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Anger over health insurance could prompt shareholder action
ESG DEC 19, 2024
Anger over health insurance could prompt shareholder action

The targeted shooting and killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO sparked an outcry over health insurance practices. Shareholder advocates have pressed companies on ESG issues before, but not on claim denials.

By Emile Hallez
InvestCloud claims industry first with private-markets account offering
ALTERNATIVES DEC 19, 2024
InvestCloud claims industry first with private-markets account offering

The wealth tech platform's latest offering gives firms and advisors an alternative-investing boost through a dedicated sleeve for private markets securities.

By Leo Almazora
Alternatives still in the mix for advisors in 2025, despite bull run
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.

By Gregg Greenberg
BlackRock ETF takes first bite of blockchain-based muni debt
ETFS DEC 18, 2024
BlackRock ETF takes first bite of blockchain-based muni debt

The world's largest asset manager claims leadership as the first investor to buy a piece of the first-of-its-kind municipal bond issuance.

By Bloomberg
Most asset managers still rosy on sustainable investing
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.

By Emile Hallez
All things point to early stage growth cycle, says CIO
EQUITIES DEC 18, 2024
All things point to early stage growth cycle, says CIO

“A new bull market is underway but it’s dangerous to think markets can’t be derailed.”

By Chris Davis
Alts tech platform Opto unveils goals-based private investing tool
ALTERNATIVES DEC 17, 2024
Alts tech platform Opto unveils goals-based private investing tool

The fintech firm for private market investments is helping firms and advisors build customized 'pacing plans' to reach target allocations based on customized model portfolios.

By Leo Almazora
Mutual fund flips to ETFs hit a record in 2024
ETFS DEC 17, 2024
Mutual fund flips to ETFs hit a record in 2024

But even after an epic year with more ETF conversions expected, one expert argues mutual funds will always have a place.

By Bloomberg
UConn's endowment jettisons hedge funds for new breed of ETFs
ALTERNATIVES DEC 16, 2024
UConn's endowment jettisons hedge funds for new breed of ETFs

The foundation's move is the latest signal of the growing institutional embrace of cheaper portfolio risk dampening strategies.

By Bloomberg
November ETF flows shatter monthly records
ETFS DEC 16, 2024
November ETF flows shatter monthly records

Exuberance in stocks, optimistic Trump trades, and tax-loss harvesting activity converged to push 2024's year-to-date ETF inflows to a new all-time high.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors contemplate crypto beyond Bitcoin in 2025
EQUITIES DEC 16, 2024
Advisors contemplate crypto beyond Bitcoin in 2025

Wealth managers look ahead to 2025 after bitcoin and other digital assets enjoyed a massive run in 2024.

By Gregg Greenberg
MassMutual expands alternatives shelf
ALTERNATIVES DEC 16, 2024
MassMutual expands alternatives shelf

Our advisors are our listening posts, says head of wealth management.

By Chris Davis
CAIS, Advyzon forge new alts partnerships
ALTERNATIVES DEC 16, 2024
CAIS, Advyzon forge new alts partnerships

The fintech firms' latest initiatives, announced separately, will give advisors additional diversification options and enhanced investing and reporting capabilities.

By Leo Almazora
PE RIA backer Constellation Wealth Capital closes debut fund
RIAS DEC 16, 2024
PE RIA backer Constellation Wealth Capital closes debut fund

Having secured more than $1 billion in capital commitments, the private equity firm behind some of the year's biggest minority staking deals is looking forward to more partnerships.

By Leo Almazora
Investors still lacking mutual fund fee literacy, suggests SEC report
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 13, 2024
Investors still lacking mutual fund fee literacy, suggests SEC report

Research points to a lack of cost-consciousness, potential benefits from 'fee meters,' and how one major misconception might keep investors from seeking cheaper options.

By Leo Almazora
Model portfolio adoption on the rise among advisors
ETFS DEC 12, 2024
Model portfolio adoption on the rise among advisors

New State Street research unpacks the advantages for client satisfaction, tax personalization, and building trusting relationships.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advisors sound off on their top investments for 2025
EQUITIES DEC 12, 2024
Financial advisors sound off on their top investments for 2025

Wealth managers may be sad to see 2024 go, but they still see some bright ideas for the coming year.

By Gregg Greenberg
Some advisors are bullish on commercial real estate. Here's why
ALTERNATIVES DEC 11, 2024
Some advisors are bullish on commercial real estate. Here's why

Properties seem to have recovered better than expected after the COVID-19 office exodus.

By Gregg Greenberg
Money managers circling in on $142B muni ETF space
ETFS DEC 10, 2024
Money managers circling in on $142B muni ETF space

Amid record-breaking year for launches, demand for municipal bond ETFs is growing as investors put a premium on tax efficiency and transparency.

By Bloomberg
Nuveen bolsters alts shelf with CLO ETF launch
ALTERNATIVES DEC 10, 2024
Nuveen bolsters alts shelf with CLO ETF launch

The investment management giant's latest offering diverges from most CLO ETFs to help investors achieve high current income and total return.

By Leo Almazora