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Potential economic storms prompt investors to leave Cathie Wood's ARK
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 17, 2023
Potential economic storms prompt investors to leave Cathie Wood's ARK

Economic uncertainty means investors want to see profits, but is the seasoned investor concerned about outflows despite her funds' rally?

By Steve Randall
US venture capital funding slumped 49% in 2023
ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2023
US venture capital funding slumped 49% in 2023

Activity was down sharply in the first half of 2023 compared to the same time last year.

By Steve Randall
Alternative fund managers says regulation is their biggest concern right now
ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2023
Alternative fund managers says regulation is their biggest concern right now

International research also found that reporting and liquidity are challenges for the industry’s successful fundraising.

By Steve Randall
Are we set for a bonds bonanza?
ETFS JUL 14, 2023
Are we set for a bonds bonanza?

BlackRock hails once-in-a-generation opportunity as advisor urges investors not to forget long-term goals.

By Emile Hallez
Advisors pulled out of equities, increased exposure to alts in 2022
ALTERNATIVES JUL 14, 2023
Advisors pulled out of equities, increased exposure to alts in 2022

Just because alts have been democratized doesn’t mean they're a fit for everyone, advisor warns.

By Ryan W. Neal
DFA request for ETF share classes marks tipping point for legacy fund companies
RIAS JUL 14, 2023
DFA request for ETF share classes marks tipping point for legacy fund companies

The $614 billion asset manager is applying a full-court press to take advantage of an expired Vanguard patent.

By Jeff Benjamin
AI can expose 'very real' ESG risks, says UBS exec
FINTECH JUL 14, 2023
AI can expose 'very real' ESG risks, says UBS exec

For example, artificial intelligence could help with the threat of deforestation by tracking 'land use change and geospatial mapping.'

By Bloomberg
Gensler's SEC crypto clampdown hits legal speed bump
ALTERNATIVES JUL 14, 2023
Gensler's SEC crypto clampdown hits legal speed bump

A U.S. District Court judge pushes back against the SEC's attempt to regulate Ripple XRP token.

By Matthew Sellers
Former Celsius CEO charged with fraud in latest DOJ crypto case
ALTERNATIVES JUL 13, 2023
Former Celsius CEO charged with fraud in latest DOJ crypto case

The SEC, the CFTC and the FTC also filed lawsuits against Alex Mashinsky and his crypto lending company.

By Bloomberg
House kicks off 'ESG month' with heated hearing
ESG JUL 13, 2023
House kicks off 'ESG month' with heated hearing

The House Financial Services Committee heard testimony on 18 bills that would curtail SEC efforts or otherwise restrict ESG considerations.

By Emile Hallez
Asset managers want to expand their advisor channels and offer more resources
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 13, 2023
Asset managers want to expand their advisor channels and offer more resources

Independent and hybrid RIAs are in focus as managers look to broaden their product distribution

By Steve Randall
Why hasn't bitcoin caught a wave as markets surge?
ALTERNATIVES JUL 13, 2023
Why hasn't bitcoin caught a wave as markets surge?

Concern expressed over the crypto flag bearer's outlook.

By Bloomberg
Financial advisors expect latest inflation data to cool Fed's jets
RIAS JUL 12, 2023
Financial advisors expect latest inflation data to cool Fed's jets

With inflation at its lowest level since March 2021, advisors are hoping the Fed can stop raising interest rates.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC overhauls money-market fund rules to thwart rapid outflows
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 12, 2023
SEC overhauls money-market fund rules to thwart rapid outflows

The regulator won't require 'swing pricing' for money funds after fierce pushback from the industry.

By Bloomberg
New ETF offers exposure to global music industry, but will advisors rock out?
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 12, 2023
New ETF offers exposure to global music industry, but will advisors rock out?

The exchange-traded fund offers exposure to the entire music industry, including streaming services, content and distribution, live events and ticketing, and music equipment and technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Hedge funds reconsider crypto amid US regulatory concerns
ALTERNATIVES JUL 12, 2023
Hedge funds reconsider crypto amid US regulatory concerns

However, fund managers are generally optimistic and intend to maintain or increase exposure.

By Steve Randall
Money market funds to avoid new 'swing pricing' rules
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 12, 2023
Money market funds to avoid new 'swing pricing' rules

The SEC is due to finalize its rules Wednesday with Wall Street now expecting a victory on a key component.

By Bloomberg
Stock rally, high rates have advisors rethinking covered call strategies
EQUITIES JUL 11, 2023
Stock rally, high rates have advisors rethinking covered call strategies

Hedging equities with option income loses some luster, but still works for certain clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
Are you hiring or firing? Advisors and the end of the Great Resignation
ALTERNATIVES JUL 10, 2023
Are you hiring or firing? Advisors and the end of the Great Resignation

The June employment report showed fewer new jobs than expected, but what does that mean for staffing advisory firms' back offices?

By Gregg Greenberg
As commercial real estate tumbles, some see opportunity in offices
ALTERNATIVES JUL 10, 2023
As commercial real estate tumbles, some see opportunity in offices

Prices have plummeted as tenants have fled, and delinquency rates on mortgages are rising.

By Emile Hallez