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How advisors can help clients navigate a divorce during the holidays
NEWS RIAS DEC 19, 2024
How advisors can help clients navigate a divorce during the holidays

Divorce during the holidays is tough enough. Financial advisors can help their clients make it easier.

Treasury markets could see a calm 2025, says JPMorgan's Michele
NEWS FIXED INCOME DEC 19, 2024
Treasury markets could see a calm 2025, says JPMorgan's Michele

The bond-market veteran argues "the market will tread water" as a Fed without much to do makes his list of "realistic surprise predictions."

CFP Board floats changes to competency standards
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
CFP Board floats changes to competency standards

The credential-granting body for financial professionals is proposing a raft of adjustments, including more CE hours and new rules to count work experience.

Another intra-network RIA merger at Focus Financial
NEWS RIAS DEC 19, 2024
Another intra-network RIA merger at Focus Financial

Two of its Connecticut-headquartered partner firms are planning to join forces in a transaction set to close in the first quarter of 2025.

Fed's inflation target has 'kind of fallen apart' admits Powell
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
Fed's inflation target has 'kind of fallen apart' admits Powell

Faster-rising prices, higher rates are going to be here for a while.

Kingswood US rounds up 2024 with 28 advisors, $1.4B AUM recruited
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
Kingswood US rounds up 2024 with 28 advisors, $1.4B AUM recruited

The firm has more than 200 advisors under its Kingwood Wealth Advisors brand.

Industry veteran Meehan to spearhead recruitment at Berthel Fisher
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
Industry veteran Meehan to spearhead recruitment at Berthel Fisher

Former Arete Wealth business development exec joins ahead of milestone year.

Were Wall Street traders caught out by Fed's tone?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
Were Wall Street traders caught out by Fed's tone?

Stocks, bonds tumbled as rate cut expectations weakened.

Biden commits to new emissions targets in defiant swansong move
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
Biden commits to new emissions targets in defiant swansong move

Paris Agreement pledge is at odds with Trump's expected policies

Fintech startup Chime said to be planning IPO
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 19, 2024
Fintech startup Chime said to be planning IPO

Sources say the digital banking provider will go public in 2025.

Human capital report reveals concerning setbacks for RIAs
NEWS RIAS DEC 18, 2024
Human capital report reveals concerning setbacks for RIAs

DeVoe & Company survey suggests RIAs will have their work cut out for them around talent management. What should RIAs be focused on?

Warren calls for action on insurers overcharging Medicare
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 18, 2024
Warren calls for action on insurers overcharging Medicare

The Democratic senator urged the outgoing Biden administration to accelerate a crackdown on companies that are allegedly siphoning $80 billion in excess payments from the system.

How do CFA pros see AI, ESG, and the value of the CFA mark?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 18, 2024
How do CFA pros see AI, ESG, and the value of the CFA mark?

Pulse survey of charterholders and candidates reveals four-fifths have felt AI's impact, while views on ESG investing remain mixed.

Alternatives still in the mix for advisors in 2025, despite bull run
NEWS EQUITIES DEC 18, 2024
Alternatives still in the mix for advisors in 2025, despite bull run

Wealth managers are not giving up on private equity heading into the new year, even as publicly traded stocks soar.

Fed unveils December rate decision to cap off 2024
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 18, 2024
Fed unveils December rate decision to cap off 2024

The central bank makes its last policy move for the year amid lingering uncertainty on inflation, jobs, and economic growth outlook.

Ex advisor gets two years in prison for running fraudulent auto fund
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 18, 2024
Ex advisor gets two years in prison for running fraudulent auto fund

David Braeger is at least the second former advisor from Wisconsin this year to face prison time.

Summit lands minority staking deal with $1.3B Gordon Asset Management
NEWS RIAS DEC 18, 2024
Summit lands minority staking deal with $1.3B Gordon Asset Management

The serial RIA acquirer's latest partner deepens its presence in North Carolina as well as its capabilities in the qualified retirement plan space.

Most asset managers still rosy on sustainable investing
NEWS ESG DEC 18, 2024
Most asset managers still rosy on sustainable investing

Fewer are calling their strategies "ESG," but fund companies and institutional investors told US SIF they see the category growing over the next couple years.

Commonwealth scores double with ex-Osaic advisors in New York
NEWS RIAS DEC 18, 2024
Commonwealth scores double with ex-Osaic advisors in New York

After previously managing over $495 million collectively, the national RIA's latest additions in Long Island come after a decades-long tenure with their former firm.

PE-backed Mariner taps Catchlight to rev up organic growth
NEWS FINTECH DEC 18, 2024
PE-backed Mariner taps Catchlight to rev up organic growth

The advisory giant supported by Neuberger Berman is tapping the AI-powered fintech's capabilities to boost digital marketing, partner referral, and prospecting efforts.