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The SEC's push for more alts and private placements is the wrong move at the wrong time
OPINION OCT 08, 2020
The SEC's push for more alts and private placements is the wrong move at the wrong time

Plenty of examples prove the regulator's efforts are out of step with the market

By Bruce Kelly
SEC proposal would allow ‘finders’ to pitch unregistered securities
ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2020
SEC proposal would allow ‘finders’ to pitch unregistered securities

While approved for public comment, Democratic commissioners voiced concerns over investor protections

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New worry that ESG investing is bubble as bonds pass $1 trillion
ESG OCT 07, 2020
New worry that ESG investing is bubble as bonds pass $1 trillion

Another $450 billion green bonds expected for 2021 but one strategist contends ESG a passing investment fad

By Bloomberg
Why is ESG used most in retirement plans? It's not performance
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2020
Why is ESG used most in retirement plans? It's not performance

Institutional investors use environmental, social and governance factors to align with stakeholders, according to a report by Callan

By Emile Hallez
SEC streamlines process for creation of fund of funds
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 07, 2020
SEC streamlines process for creation of fund of funds

Under the new rule, most arrangements won't need individual approval

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Second Trump term could be boon for private market offerings
ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2020
Second Trump term could be boon for private market offerings

If Chairman Jay Clayton leaves the SEC, a Republican successor likely will pick up the mantle

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Critics pummel SEC effort to boost reporting threshold for money managers
EQUITIES OCT 06, 2020
Critics pummel SEC effort to boost reporting threshold for money managers

Opponents say the higher level for reporting stock holdings deprives investors and advisers of crucial information

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
TriNet sued over MEPs
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2020
TriNet sued over MEPs

Law firm Capozzi Adler, which has been the most active 401(k) litigator this year, filed the class-action complaint against the HR provider

By Emile Hallez
Latest ETF launch promotes social justice
ESG OCT 05, 2020
Latest ETF launch promotes social justice

The new fund joins a short list of other exchange-traded products that have had mixed investing results

By Jeff Benjamin
AR Global REIT splits, lists, tanks
ALTERNATIVES OCT 05, 2020
AR Global REIT splits, lists, tanks

New York City REIT sees a staggering decline in value after it begins trading

By Bruce Kelly
Where opportunity meets responsibility
OPINION OCT 05, 2020
Where opportunity meets responsibility

Examining the implications of the SEC expanded definition of an 'accredited investor' for private equity investors — and the advisers who serve them

By John Taft
Bets mount on steeper Treasury yield curve
FIXED INCOME OCT 05, 2020
Bets mount on steeper Treasury yield curve

Steepener trades are often seen as bets on reflation; investors are also preparing for the possibility of bigger deficits if Democrats prevail in November

By Bloomberg
Trian Fund Management takes 9.9% stakes in Invesco, Janus Henderson
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 02, 2020
Trian Fund Management takes 9.9% stakes in Invesco, Janus Henderson

Fund reportedly sees opportunities in consolidating asset management business

By InvestmentNews
Faith-based investing catches a ride on the ESG wave
ALTERNATIVES OCT 01, 2020
Faith-based investing catches a ride on the ESG wave

Advisers find even nonreligious clients are embracing faith-based strategies

By Jeff Benjamin
First blank-check ETF debuts
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 01, 2020
First blank-check ETF debuts

The new fund gives investors a chance to participate in one of the hottest areas of the stock market

By InvestmentNews
Net flows to ESG funds quadrupled to $20 billion in 2019
ESG SEP 30, 2020
Net flows to ESG funds quadrupled to $20 billion in 2019

Broadridge report finds ESG accounts for 10% of assets in active equity funds

By InvestmentNews
3 keys to integrating ESG into client portfolios
OPINION SEP 30, 2020
3 keys to integrating ESG into client portfolios

As the potential benefits of sustainable investing become clearer, advisers have an opportunity to add value through education and guidance

By Brie Williams
World needs better tools, data, standards for ESG investing
ESG SEP 29, 2020
World needs better tools, data, standards for ESG investing

OECD reports inconsistencies could undermine confidence in market

By Bloomberg
MacKay Shields names Janelle Woodward president
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 28, 2020
MacKay Shields names Janelle Woodward president

Woodward joins from BMO Global and succeeds retiring president Lucille Protas

By Jeff Benjamin
Democratic sweep may be best scenario for risk markets: Credit Suisse
EQUITIES SEP 28, 2020
Democratic sweep may be best scenario for risk markets: Credit Suisse

Such a scenario could lead to greater deficit spending that would be 'massively pro-growth,' analysts say

By Bloomberg