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RIAs struggle to keep up with ancillary services that clients want
RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2024
RIAs struggle to keep up with ancillary services that clients want

An insurance brokerage CEO says RIAs' failure to adopt modern technology is causing them to fall behind.

By Josh Welsh
Bond traders change bets on Fed rate cuts
FIXED INCOME FEB 12, 2024
Bond traders change bets on Fed rate cuts

Markets are now conceding that a slower pace is likely.

By Bloomberg
MetLife floats a VA buyout offer
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 09, 2024
MetLife floats a VA buyout offer

The firm would shift variable annuity values to fixed-interest-rate accounts for clients who accept it.

By Emile Hallez
Why some advisors have a preference for preferred stock
EQUITIES FEB 09, 2024
Why some advisors have a preference for preferred stock

A successful preferred investment involves getting two things right: the future of the underlying company and the future of interest rates.

By Gregg Greenberg
Bitcoin above $46K as ETF inflows endure
ALTERNATIVES FEB 09, 2024
Bitcoin above $46K as ETF inflows endure

The curious 'halving' event in April is also starting to impact value.

By Bloomberg
Bill Ackman targets Main Street investors with new Pershing fund
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 08, 2024
Bill Ackman targets Main Street investors with new Pershing fund

Hopes are high for the proposed vehicle, which 'has the potential to be one of the largest closed-end funds,' according to the prospectus filed with the SEC.

By Leo Almazora
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges

Limra research reveals concerns around retirement, disability, and unexpected emergencies among Black adults.

By Leo Almazora
Bond trader who blew up Atlanta B-D found guilty in fraud case
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2024
Bond trader who blew up Atlanta B-D found guilty in fraud case

'Somewhere in the firm's systems, a big, flashing red light should have gone off,' one attorney says.

By Bruce Kelly
Capital Group preps another wave of active ETFs
ETFS FEB 08, 2024
Capital Group preps another wave of active ETFs

The four active ETFs the company is readying include international equity and emerging markets exposure.

By Emile Hallez
Advisors weigh use of covered-call ETFs as S&P 500 keeps rising
ETFS FEB 08, 2024
Advisors weigh use of covered-call ETFs as S&P 500 keeps rising

The big question now facing covered call ETF holders is whether they should banish those bear market memories and let their index holdings ride uncovered.

By Gregg Greenberg
Markets await earnings, 30-year US government debt sale
FIXED INCOME FEB 08, 2024
Markets await earnings, 30-year US government debt sale

Stocks and bonds saw small movements in early trading Thursday.

By Bloomberg
KKR sees 'trillions' of retail investor dollars moving to alts
ALTERNATIVES FEB 07, 2024
KKR sees 'trillions' of retail investor dollars moving to alts

'Mass affluent individual investors historically have not had an easy way to access these types of products and strategies,' senior KKR executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Market fluctuates ahead of Fed speakers
EQUITIES FEB 07, 2024
Market fluctuates ahead of Fed speakers

Investors are also weighing China’s moves to stabilize its market.

By Bloomberg
UBS has wasted no time in offering AT1 bonds
WIREHOUSES FEB 07, 2024
UBS has wasted no time in offering AT1 bonds

The bank announced its plans Tuesday and is already offering the notes.

By Bloomberg
BoJ rates likely to turn positive soon, Pimco predicts
FIXED INCOME FEB 07, 2024
BoJ rates likely to turn positive soon, Pimco predicts

Japan's central bank will respond to rising inflation risk.

By Bloomberg
What lies ahead for active ETFs?
ETFS FEB 06, 2024
What lies ahead for active ETFs?

Report highlights tailwinds from growing advisor awareness and cost benefits, as well as regulatory areas to watch.

By Leo Almazora
Vanguard makes quiet AI bet with $13B in quant stock funds
FINTECH FEB 06, 2024
Vanguard makes quiet AI bet with $13B in quant stock funds

After adding an artificial intelligence spin to four factor-based funds, the asset manager sees promising signs

By Bloomberg
Schwab clients more active amid equities rally, but what are they buying?
EQUITIES FEB 06, 2024
Schwab clients more active amid equities rally, but what are they buying?

The firm's Trading Activity Index reveals slight uptick in buying.

By Steve Randall
Citi strategists warn of possible tech stocks sell-off
EQUITIES FEB 06, 2024
Citi strategists warn of possible tech stocks sell-off

And that could trigger a wider impact for equities.

By Bloomberg
Treasuries market has had a tough start to 2024
FIXED INCOME FEB 06, 2024
Treasuries market has had a tough start to 2024

Bloomberg index has only been above year-end mark once so far this year.

By Bloomberg