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Like the markets, advisers largely shrug off Iran threat
EQUITIES JAN 07, 2020
Like the markets, advisers largely shrug off Iran threat

Financial markets appear to be separating geopolitics from economics for the time being

By Jeff Benjamin
Controversial dual-class stocks get their own ETF
EQUITIES JAN 06, 2020
Controversial dual-class stocks get their own ETF

Exchange Traded Concepts will offer a fund that tracks companies that issue at least two types of shares

By Bloomberg
Private equity money finds new entry point to wealth management
ALTERNATIVES JAN 06, 2020
Private equity money finds new entry point to wealth management

PR firm Gregory FCA sells minority stake to private equity investors

By Jeff Benjamin
How long can the good times last?
FIXED INCOME JAN 03, 2020
How long can the good times last?

Mohamed El-Erian does not see a recession coming this year, but he’s moving more of his personal portfolio into cash

By Jeff Benjamin
State insurance commissioners poised to approve annuity sales best interest rule
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 02, 2020
State insurance commissioners poised to approve annuity sales best interest rule

NAIC leader touts increased protections; consumer advocates say measure falls short

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Vanguard eliminates trading fees for stocks and options
EQUITIES JAN 02, 2020
Vanguard eliminates trading fees for stocks and options

The move brings the low-cost asset manager up to speed with the likes of Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Fidelity and ETrade

By Jeff Benjamin
Private equity is starting 2020 with more cash than ever
ALTERNATIVES JAN 02, 2020
Private equity is starting 2020 with more cash than ever

The level of unspent capital suggests M&A activity this year could be on a scale not seen since the financial crisis

By Bloomberg
T. Rowe Price has a $1 trillion answer to claims stock-picking is dead
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 26, 2019
T. Rowe Price has a $1 trillion answer to claims stock-picking is dead

The asset manager’s focus on stock funds in retirement accounts has helped it flourish as peers have struggled

By Bloomberg
SEC plan would open hedge funds, unicorns to more investors
ALTERNATIVES DEC 18, 2019
SEC plan would open hedge funds, unicorns to more investors

Regulator proposes allowing people with some professional financial certifications, such as Series 7, 65 and 82 licenses, to qualify as accredited investors

By Bloomberg
What the SECURE Act means for annuities
OPINION DEC 17, 2019
What the SECURE Act means for annuities

The SECURE Act has several provisions with a favorable impact on annuities. Find out what this legislation means for annuity providers and retirees

By Mark Rosanes
Robinhood finally launches cash management service
FINTECH DEC 12, 2019
Robinhood finally launches cash management service

Startup has spent the past 12 months retooling the product after a botched launch.

By Bloomberg
Medicare and health savings accounts don't mix
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2019
Medicare and health savings accounts don't mix

Unwary older workers can face tax penalties for funding an HSA after 65.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Where does the SECURE Act stand?
OPINION DEC 11, 2019
Where does the SECURE Act stand?

The measure, which seems to have stalled in the Senate, would eliminate stretch IRAs for some beneficiaries.

By Jamie Hopkins
Wall Street projects U.S. yields to land below 2% in 2020
FIXED INCOME DEC 09, 2019
Wall Street projects U.S. yields to land below 2% in 2020

Societe Generale predicts the 10-year yield will drop to 1.20%

By Bloomberg
SEC proposes tougher sales rule for exchange-traded products
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 26, 2019
SEC proposes tougher sales rule for exchange-traded products

The agency, concerned about consumer protection, says clients need a baseline understanding of product risk

By Greg Iacurci
Trump tax cut sets off boom in taxable munis
FIXED INCOME NOV 22, 2019
Trump tax cut sets off boom in taxable munis

Once sleepy corner of municipal bond market has seen issuance double this year

By Bloomberg
Silicon Valley firm helps keep track of $1.7 trillion of assets
ALTERNATIVES NOV 20, 2019
Silicon Valley firm helps keep track of $1.7 trillion of assets

Addepar says assets linked to its technology are growing at an average of $10 billion a week.

By Bloomberg
ETFs that hide their holdings get a green light
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 15, 2019
ETFs that hide their holdings get a green light

The SEC plans to approve active nontransparent ETFs from T. Rowe Price, Natixis, Fidelity and Blue Tractor

By Bloomberg
RetireOne insurance platform buys EF Legacy Securities
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 14, 2019
RetireOne insurance platform buys EF Legacy Securities

Edelman Financial Engines sells its Kentucky-based broker-dealer unit.

By InvestmentNews
Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2019
Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020

High-income surcharges will be adjusted for inflation for the first time in a decade

By Mary Beth Franklin