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iShares files for three more ‘ESG aware’ ETFs
ESG OCT 05, 2022
iShares files for three more ‘ESG aware’ ETFs

The world’s biggest asset manager keeps rolling out sustainability themed products.

By Emile Hallez
Vanguard gaining ground on BlackRock in the $6 trillion US ETF universe
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 05, 2022
Vanguard gaining ground on BlackRock in the $6 trillion US ETF universe

Nearly $45 billion flowed into Vanguard ETFs in the third quarter, compared to BlackRock Inc.’s $25 billion haul.

By Bloomberg
Market pain boosts case for adding alternatives to retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2022
Market pain boosts case for adding alternatives to retirement accounts

An increasing number of wealth managers are diversifying their clients’ portfolios away from traditional asset classes into alternative, and often less liquid, assets.

By Gregg Greenberg
Schwab adds 800 funds to no-transaction-fee program
RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Schwab adds 800 funds to no-transaction-fee program

The funds are in addition to the more than 130 no-transaction-fee, institutional share class funds from T. Rowe Price on the platform, which was announced in December.

By InvestmentNews
Latest cryptocurrency SMA platform shows bullishness about digital assets
RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Latest cryptocurrency SMA platform shows bullishness about digital assets

Valkyrie Funds continues to diversify its product offering by providing yet another way to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies.

By Jeff Benjamin
Republicans advocate for retirement investments in private equity, crypto
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2022
Republicans advocate for retirement investments in private equity, crypto

The lack of Democratic support likely would keep legislation on using alternatives in retirement plans out of the Secure 2.0 mix.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As Fed battles inflation, fixed-income investing regains popularity, purpose
RIAS OCT 03, 2022
As Fed battles inflation, fixed-income investing regains popularity, purpose

Experts advise taking advantage of higher bond yields while bracing clients for the near certainty of a recession.

By Jeff Benjamin
Credit Suisse fears fail to rattle US wealth management market, for now
ALTERNATIVES OCT 03, 2022
Credit Suisse fears fail to rattle US wealth management market, for now

The Swiss bank pulled out of the US financial advisory business in 2015 when it shuttered its private banking unit here.

By Bruce Kelly
ARK puts crypto strategies on Eaglebrook’s SMA platform
ALTERNATIVES OCT 03, 2022
ARK puts crypto strategies on Eaglebrook’s SMA platform

The cryptocurrency and cryptoasset strategies will offer direct ownership, low minimums, and portfolio reporting integration.

By InvestmentNews
SEC fines Kim Kardashian $1.26 million for endorsing crypto token on Instagram
ALTERNATIVES OCT 03, 2022
SEC fines Kim Kardashian $1.26 million for endorsing crypto token on Instagram

The securities watchdog said she broke US rules by not disclosing she was paid for the promotion.

By Bloomberg
Finra expels New York-based NYPPEX for securities fraud
ALTERNATIVES SEP 30, 2022
Finra expels New York-based NYPPEX for securities fraud

The firm's former CEO, Laurence Allen, is barred and its current CEO, Michael Schunk, is suspended.

By InvestmentNews
Hennessy to add ESG ETF from Stance Capital
ESG SEP 30, 2022
Hennessy to add ESG ETF from Stance Capital

The $40 million fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in stocks of large cap companies that meet ESG criteria determined by the portfolio managers.

By ESG Clarity
BlackRock plans crypto ETF that tracks firms with exposure to metaverse
ALTERNATIVES SEP 30, 2022
BlackRock plans crypto ETF that tracks firms with exposure to metaverse

The fund might include firms that have products or services tied to virtual platforms, social media, gaming, digital assets and augmented reality.

By Bloomberg
Fintech app Yotta rolls out feature that helps investors buy Treasury I bonds 
FINTECH SEP 29, 2022
Fintech app Yotta rolls out feature that helps investors buy Treasury I bonds 

I-Bonds Bucket allows users to invest in the securities while bypassing the glitchy TreasuryDirect.gov website.

By Bloomberg
‘Expert’ investors value ESG more than novices
ESG SEP 29, 2022
‘Expert’ investors value ESG more than novices

A Schroders study, which surveyed more than 23,000 individuals globally, found people seek sustainable investments for multiple reasons.

By ESG Clarity
Retail investors grow weary of cryptocurrency as institutional interest grows
ALTERNATIVES SEP 28, 2022
Retail investors grow weary of cryptocurrency as institutional interest grows

Only 21% of Americans feel comfortable investing in cryptocurrencies, down from 35% in 2021.

By Ryan W. Neal
With ETFs becoming the darling of investors of all ages, direct indexing looks for opening
RIAS SEP 28, 2022
With ETFs becoming the darling of investors of all ages, direct indexing looks for opening

New Schwab research shows the growing appeal of exchange-traded funds, while raising questions about whether investors are open to direct indexing.

By Jeff Benjamin
Schwab to launch Schwab Municipal Bond ETF with ultra-low fee
ETFS SEP 28, 2022
Schwab to launch Schwab Municipal Bond ETF with ultra-low fee

The new fund will have an expense ratio of just 0.03%. That’s lower than even The Vanguard Group’s $17 billion muni ETF, which charges 0.05%.

By Bloomberg
Former Northern Trust exec Shundrawn Thomas launches private equity firm
ALTERNATIVES SEP 28, 2022
Former Northern Trust exec Shundrawn Thomas launches private equity firm

Thomas is partnering with former Bank of America credit specialist Anthony Hoye to provide financing to minority and women-led businesses.

By Jeff Benjamin
Cathie Wood launches new venture fund on robo-adviser Titan Invest
ALTERNATIVES SEP 27, 2022
Cathie Wood launches new venture fund on robo-adviser Titan Invest

The fund requires a $500 minimum investment and charges a management fee of 2.75%, with a total expense ratio estimated at 4.22%.

By Ryan W. Neal