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Altfest's president explains how advisors can use AI to their advantage
EQUITIES FEB 05, 2025
Altfest's president explains how advisors can use AI to their advantage

Using AI for tax and estate planning will enable advisors to spend more time with clients, Andrew Altfest says.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC reassigns top litigator behind crypto lawsuits
ALTERNATIVES FEB 05, 2025
SEC reassigns top litigator behind crypto lawsuits

The agency moved its key man driving actions under former chair Gary Gensler as new leadership works toward more constructive crypto regulation.

By Leo Almazora
Franklin cuts workforce by 3% following Wamco outflows
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 05, 2025
Franklin cuts workforce by 3% following Wamco outflows

The money manager is planning up to $250 million in expense reductions as fallout from its besieged bond management subsidiary continues.

By Bloomberg
US equity futures fall with big name earnings in focus
EQUITIES FEB 05, 2025
US equity futures fall with big name earnings in focus

Trade war concerns are also increasing, weakening global stocks.

By Bloomberg
Bond traders cautious as tariff play clouds outlook
FIXED INCOME FEB 05, 2025
Bond traders cautious as tariff play clouds outlook

Economic uncertainty could fuel turbulent market.

By Bloomberg
Haven demand pushes gold to new record high
ALTERNATIVES FEB 05, 2025
Haven demand pushes gold to new record high

Bullion reached $2,861 early Wednesday.

By Bloomberg
Why over a fourth of advisors are holding off on model portfolios
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2025
Why over a fourth of advisors are holding off on model portfolios

Morningstar research reveals what's holding some advisors back, and which providers are leading the way in responding.

By Leo Almazora
Apollo reports spike in alt sales through wealth management group
RIAS FEB 04, 2025
Apollo reports spike in alt sales through wealth management group

Alternatives are quickly becoming a mainstream allocation in wealth management.

By Bruce Kelly
Insurers scream for securitized debt amid surging annuity demand
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 04, 2025
Insurers scream for securitized debt amid surging annuity demand

Morgan Stanley strategists see robust demand for asset-backed bonds even as interest rates are set to come down.

By Bloomberg
Silicon Valley special: Wealth managers weigh in on working with tech executives
EQUITIES FEB 04, 2025
Silicon Valley special: Wealth managers weigh in on working with tech executives

Financial advisors often have to deal with tech execs and their concentrated portfolios. Here's what they say about their experiences.

By Gregg Greenberg
A clarifying time for sustainable investing
ESG FEB 03, 2025
A clarifying time for sustainable investing

Big fund companies have backed off of ESG, and US funds have closed amid political pressure and as investors have pulled money from them. The funds that remain reveal which managers are committed.

By Emile Hallez
iCapital forges alts platform partnership with Apollo
ALTERNATIVES FEB 03, 2025
iCapital forges alts platform partnership with Apollo

Collaboration comes as the alternatives-focused tech provider rolls out other enhancements to its leading portfolio construction tool.

By Leo Almazora
Trump sets sovereign wealth fund plan in motion
ALTERNATIVES FEB 03, 2025
Trump sets sovereign wealth fund plan in motion

A newly signed executive action would see the strategic fund created in the next 12 months, with the scion of Apollo founder Ben Black slated to take the helm.

By Bloomberg
Financial advisors see more trade 'spat' than war, but still prepare for the worst
EQUITIES FEB 03, 2025
Financial advisors see more trade 'spat' than war, but still prepare for the worst

Trump administration tariffs on Mexico and Canada shocked the market, but advisors remain nonplussed for now.

By Gregg Greenberg
Vanguard's average fee drops to 0.07% after biggest-ever cut
ETFS FEB 03, 2025
Vanguard's average fee drops to 0.07% after biggest-ever cut

The Jack Bogle-founded firm expects its decision to slash costs for dozens of mutual funds and ETFs will save investors $350 million this year alone.

By Bloomberg
S&P 500 could lose 5% due to tariffs, Goldman strategist warns
EQUITIES FEB 03, 2025
S&P 500 could lose 5% due to tariffs, Goldman strategist warns

David Kostin isn't alone with Morgan Stanley, RBC experts also concerned.

By Bloomberg
Stagflation risk flattens Treasuries curve to 11-week low
FIXED INCOME FEB 03, 2025
Stagflation risk flattens Treasuries curve to 11-week low

Fears over tariff impact on US economy are increasing.

By Bloomberg
Record prices forcing advisors to consider gold exposure
EQUITIES JAN 31, 2025
Record prices forcing advisors to consider gold exposure

The yellow metal is shining brightly, hitting new record highs and drawing interest from advisory clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
Alts shops have their eyes on advisors
RIAS JAN 30, 2025
Alts shops have their eyes on advisors

An increasing proportion of alternatives, from fully liquid to illiquid, will be sold in the wealth management channel in the coming years, according to Fuse Research. Traditional asset managers are cranking out products, and PE firms are warming up to advisors.

By Emile Hallez
Alternative assets to gain share in client portfolios, say advisors
ALTERNATIVES JAN 30, 2025
Alternative assets to gain share in client portfolios, say advisors

A sizeable chunk of advisors in two polls show how digital assets and private market investments exposure could grow in the near term.

By Leo Almazora