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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.
570 funds and ETFs had exposure to SVB, including ESG products
EQUITIES MAR 14, 2023
570 funds and ETFs had exposure to SVB, including ESG products

While allocations to the bank's stock were very low among almost all funds, they were slightly higher among sustainable products, according to Morningstar.

By Emile Hallez
Cetera's credit outlook gets boost from Moody's
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 14, 2023
Cetera's credit outlook gets boost from Moody's

The rating agency cites the positive impact of the firm's deal to acquire the wealth management business of Securian Financial Group.

By Bruce Kelly
Banks on the bubble after SVB failure
EQUITIES MAR 14, 2023
Banks on the bubble after SVB failure

Here are 8 bank stocks that have been whipsawed recently in the wake of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

By Jeff Benjamin
First Republic sells off as regional banks remain under pressure
EQUITIES MAR 13, 2023
First Republic sells off as regional banks remain under pressure

Shares of regional lenders started the week by selling off, with First Republic down 67%, after Friday's collapse of SVB Financial and Signature Bank's seizure by regulators over the weekend.

By Bloomberg
Bipartisan lawmakers warn SEC to tread carefully on mutual fund proposal
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 10, 2023
Bipartisan lawmakers warn SEC to tread carefully on mutual fund proposal

GOP Rep. Ann Wagner and Democrat Brad Sherman, leaders of a committee with SEC jurisdiction, echo financial industry concerns that the plan will harm retirement savers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Income solutions remain sticking point for retirement plan sponsors, survey shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 10, 2023
Income solutions remain sticking point for retirement plan sponsors, survey shows

NEPC's study shows a lack of industry consensus on how to create meaningful retirement income solutions in companies' defined-contribution plans.

By Gregg Greenberg
Annuity demand not slowing after strong 2022, Limra says
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 09, 2023
Annuity demand not slowing after strong 2022, Limra says

Total U.S. annuity sales hit a record-high $312.8 billion in 2022, and bank sales were the big driver in the fourth quarter.

By Gregg Greenberg
Federal appeals court questions SEC's decision to reject Grayscale bitcoin ETF proposal
ALTERNATIVES MAR 07, 2023
Federal appeals court questions SEC's decision to reject Grayscale bitcoin ETF proposal

Grayscale sued, asking the DC Circuit Court to overturn a decision the firm called arbitrary and discriminatory because the agency had already approved ETFs that track bitcoin futures.

By Bloomberg
Advisors flock to ETF that upends traditional value investing metrics
EQUITIES MAR 07, 2023
Advisors flock to ETF that upends traditional value investing metrics

Pacer's COWZ ETF has grown to $13 billion by screening for free cash flow yields to identify intangible assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
Morgan Stanley ESG ETFs get the cold shoulder
ETFS MAR 03, 2023
Morgan Stanley ESG ETFs get the cold shoulder

Critics say Morgan Stanley's big launch of six Calvert ETFs was poorly timed in an environment where ESG has become a political football.

By Jeff Benjamin
Investors keep dumping Blackstone REIT shares
ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2023
Investors keep dumping Blackstone REIT shares

But investors looked to redeem fewer BREIT shares in February than in January, potentially a positive sign for the company.

By Bruce Kelly
Gensler steps up warnings to money managers
ALTERNATIVES MAR 02, 2023
Gensler steps up warnings to money managers

The SEC chairman said using predictive data technologies may create 'inherent conflicts' of interest for investment advisors.

By Bloomberg
SEC charges Virginia advisor with fraud
ALTERNATIVES MAR 02, 2023
SEC charges Virginia advisor with fraud

The advisor, Ryan R. Riley, also pleaded guilty in a criminal manner and was ordered to pay restitution of at least $434,000.

By Bruce Kelly
New ETFs let investors bet for or against Jim Cramer's picks
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 02, 2023
New ETFs let investors bet for or against Jim Cramer's picks

The funds are the brainchild of the manager behind anti-ARK ETF, which gave investors an easy way to wager against Cathie Wood's flagship strategy.

By Bloomberg
Wealthfront introduces individual stock picking
EQUITIES MAR 01, 2023
Wealthfront introduces individual stock picking

Investors can now buy and sell stocks and fractional shares with zero trading commissions, marking a shift from the company's previous emphasis on the value of passive investing.

By Ryan W. Neal
Annuity risk transfer sales soared in 2022, Limra says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2023
Annuity risk transfer sales soared in 2022, Limra says

There were 562 buy-out contracts last year, 34% higher than the number of sold in 2021 and breaking the previous record set in 2019.

By Gregg Greenberg
Institutional investors lean into active management, despite trend toward passive
EQUITIES MAR 01, 2023
Institutional investors lean into active management, despite trend toward passive

A Cerulli report shows how the so-called smart money is generally increasing exposure to active strategies.

By Jeff Benjamin
January was worst month for retail nontraded REITs sales since 2009
ALTERNATIVES FEB 28, 2023
January was worst month for retail nontraded REITs sales since 2009

According to investment bank Robert A. Stanger & Co. Inc., January nontraded REIT sales to retail investors totaled just $596 million.

By Bruce Kelly