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Why that $6.2 billion outflow from an ESG ETF is not the end of sustainable investing
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 31, 2023
Why that $6.2 billion outflow from an ESG ETF is not the end of sustainable investing

Excluding the iShares ESG Aware ETF, sustainable funds saw positive net sales so far this year, according to data from Morningstar Direct.

By Emile Hallez
Growth in HSAs robust in 2022, study shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2023
Growth in HSAs robust in 2022, study shows

At the end of last year, approximately $104 billion was saved in 35.5 million health savings accounts, a year-over-year increase of 6% for assets and 9% for accounts, a Devenir survey shows.

By Gregg Greenberg
2022 was rough year for near-retirees in target-date funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2023
2022 was rough year for near-retirees in target-date funds

While stock and bond allocations hurt the performance of TDFs last year, fees declined and assets flowed to collective investment trusts, Morningstar found.

By Emile Hallez
Investors focus on climate, abortion access in potential record proxy season
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 27, 2023
Investors focus on climate, abortion access in potential record proxy season

After last year's Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, more companies face votes on reproductive health care.

By Emile Hallez
Financial advisors torn between trusting the Fed and trusting the bond market
ETFS MAR 27, 2023
Financial advisors torn between trusting the Fed and trusting the bond market

The money flowing into Treasuries has some market watchers believing that the Fed's next move will be a rate cut, and that it could come as soon as June.

By Jeff Benjamin
Green funds have run out of ‘investible’ assets, Impax CEO says
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 27, 2023
Green funds have run out of ‘investible’ assets, Impax CEO says

Without more green investments, the likelihood of avoiding the worst impacts of climate change becomes increasingly remote, according to the IPCC.

By Bloomberg
American Funds gets the trophy at Lipper Awards
EQUITIES MAR 24, 2023
American Funds gets the trophy at Lipper Awards

In the economic aftermath of the pandemic, some strategies performed better than others.

By Emile Hallez
Retirement plan coverage at small firms heading higher: Study
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2023
Retirement plan coverage at small firms heading higher: Study

Companies are also likely to add financial wellness benefits, such as emergency savings funds, over the next few years, according to experts polled by Transamerica.

By InvestmentNews
How stocks of wealth management firms are holding up this year
EQUITIES MAR 24, 2023
How stocks of wealth management firms are holding up this year

Focus Financial is going private. There’s a banking crisis. What has the impact been on these companies?

By Bruce Kelly and Jeff Benjamin
Strive Asset Management to bring anti-ESG to PEP 401(k)
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2023
Strive Asset Management to bring anti-ESG to PEP 401(k)

The firm, which is on a crusade against the use of ESG factors in investing, announced that it's launching a pooled employer plan.

By Emile Hallez
Investors face big tax bills for these mutual funds
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 22, 2023
Investors face big tax bills for these mutual funds

Even though the S&P 500 fell 19% last year, fund managers’ sales of securities to adjust their positions can result in capital gains.

By Bloomberg
How financial advisors can capitalize on the metaverse
OPINION MAR 21, 2023
How financial advisors can capitalize on the metaverse

Here are a few steps to consider before embarking on large-scale investments in the virtual landscape.

By Nageswar Cherukupalli
Covered call ETFs uncovered
ETFS MAR 21, 2023
Covered call ETFs uncovered

The age-old strategy, neatly wrapped in the low-cost convenience of an exchange-traded fund, has gained fresh momentum in the volatile market environment.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC charges advisor with failing to disclose annuity commissions
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 20, 2023
SEC charges advisor with failing to disclose annuity commissions

The attorney for Massachusetts-based Jeffrey Cutter fires back at SEC, saying the agency is 'flat out wrong' and accusing it of trying to 'get a toehold into regulating the insurance industry.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Answering the ancient question: Does gold fight inflation or not?
ALTERNATIVES MAR 20, 2023
Answering the ancient question: Does gold fight inflation or not?

With inflation at a 40-year high, here’s how advisors view gold as a hedge compared to TIPS, crypto and other shiny metals.

By Gregg Greenberg
Bitcoin enjoys 32% rally in wake of banking crisis
ALTERNATIVES MAR 17, 2023
Bitcoin enjoys 32% rally in wake of banking crisis

As crypto takes center stage, the Digital Asset Council of Financial Professionals announces it's rolling out an expanded version of its certification for blockchain and digital assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
ESG opponent Strive gets warm welcome from some state pensions
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2023
ESG opponent Strive gets warm welcome from some state pensions

Co-founder Vivek Ramaswamy, who recently stepped down to campaign for president, has said he wants to take politics out of investing.

By Emile Hallez
Amid market turmoil, LPL shares get boosted to buy by CFRA
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 15, 2023
Amid market turmoil, LPL shares get boosted to buy by CFRA

The firm will continue to benefit from interest rates than are higher right now than any time since before the credit crisis, according to CFRA analyst Michael Elliott.

By Bruce Kelly
S&P, Fitch downgrade First Republic Bank to junk
FIXED INCOME MAR 15, 2023
S&P, Fitch downgrade First Republic Bank to junk

Both credit assessors said further downgrades are possible as the bank faces deposit outflows that could affect its liquidity profile and ramps up wholesale borrowing.

By Bloomberg
IAA advocates for advisors as portals to private investments for clients
ALTERNATIVES MAR 14, 2023
IAA advocates for advisors as portals to private investments for clients

The trade association is trying to insert language into capital formation legislation that would deem investors accredited if they work with a fiduciary advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.