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Markets brace for jobs data as oil shock and war jitters rattle global equities
EQUITIES MAR 06, 2026
Markets brace for jobs data as oil shock and war jitters rattle global equities

Stocks wobble, oil surges and investors await US payrolls as geopolitical risk clouds outlook.

By Steve Randall
What is it about dealing with life insurance, annuities providers that frustrates advisors?
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 06, 2026
What is it about dealing with life insurance, annuities providers that frustrates advisors?

Survey highlights issues despite satisfaction levels well above those for wealth management’s independent advisors.

By Steve Randall
Municipal bonds offer a rare opportunity as yields climb, says Nuveen’s Dan Close
FIXED INCOME MAR 05, 2026
Municipal bonds offer a rare opportunity as yields climb, says Nuveen’s Dan Close

The firm’s head of municipals says attractive valuations and improving flows point to further upside for the asset class.

By Steve Randall
Fed, FDIC and OCC clarify capital rules for tokenized securities
ALTERNATIVES MAR 05, 2026
Fed, FDIC and OCC clarify capital rules for tokenized securities

Regulators say blockchain-based securities get same capital treatment as traditional assets.

By Steve Randall
BlackRock's previously disclosed loan writedown adds to private credit jitters
ALTERNATIVES MAR 05, 2026
BlackRock's previously disclosed loan writedown adds to private credit jitters

The markdown in a niche direct loan is sharpening focus on how semi-liquid funds handle redemption spikes from clients.

By Leo Almazora
In plain sight: How asset managers can obscure the real cost of semiliquid funds
ALTERNATIVES MAR 04, 2026
In plain sight: How asset managers can obscure the real cost of semiliquid funds

Morningstar analyst argues incentive fees in private credit semiliquid funds are often harder to compare and easier to earn than many prospectuses let on.

By Leo Almazora
Stablecoins in spotlight as Bitcoin rebounds and Trump backs crypto vs. banks
ALTERNATIVES MAR 04, 2026
Stablecoins in spotlight as Bitcoin rebounds and Trump backs crypto vs. banks

Crypto markets regain ground just as a multi-trillion-dollar fight over yield-bearing deposits intensifies in Washington.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors telling homebuying clients to relax if they missed mortgage rate lows
FIXED INCOME MAR 04, 2026
Advisors telling homebuying clients to relax if they missed mortgage rate lows

The rate on a 30-year mortgage rate briefly dipped below 6% last week before popping back higher on Monday. Advisors discuss what that means for home-shopping clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
Active managers stumble again in 2025 as large caps dominate
EQUITIES MAR 04, 2026
Active managers stumble again in 2025 as large caps dominate

Big Tech’s rebound, Fed rate-cut hopes and a late-year broadening of the rally weren’t enough to lift the average active manager above index returns.

By Leo Almazora
ETF investors pour record cash into international stocks as flows hit historic pace
ETFS MAR 04, 2026
ETF investors pour record cash into international stocks as flows hit historic pace

International equities, value stocks and cyclicals lead ETF demand in February.

By Steve Randall
Investment funds proxy costs of up to $1.14 billion add a hidden cost for your clients
ETFS MAR 03, 2026
Investment funds proxy costs of up to $1.14 billion add a hidden cost for your clients

Study says fund proxy campaigns are increasingly costly, inefficient and ripe for SEC reform.

By Steve Randall
Fidelity rolls out private markets model portfolios with alts education for advisors
ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2026
Fidelity rolls out private markets model portfolios with alts education for advisors

The firm is pairing new Envestnet-distributed portfolios with a CE-accredited curriculum as RIAs seek more scalable ways to diversify client portfolios.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone BDC flooded with client redemptions
ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2026
Blackstone BDC flooded with client redemptions

Clients rush to the exits in giant BDC as concerns about private credit mount.

By Bruce Kelly
Oil spikes and Iran conflict rattles stocks as markets reassess risk
EQUITIES MAR 03, 2026
Oil spikes and Iran conflict rattles stocks as markets reassess risk

Surging oil prices, rising bond yields, and headlines of escalating tensions in the Middle East are pressuring stocks and testing the “buy-the-dip” playbook.

By Leo Almazora
Energy stocks offer a hedge against market volatility, advisors say
ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2026
Energy stocks offer a hedge against market volatility, advisors say

Wealth managers are not aggressively changing client portfolios in response to the Iran war, but they are using energy shares as a hedge.

By Gregg Greenberg
Jamie Dimon: Iran tensions unlikely to spur lasting inflation, warns of credit and cyber risks
EQUITIES MAR 03, 2026
Jamie Dimon: Iran tensions unlikely to spur lasting inflation, warns of credit and cyber risks

JPMorgan CEO says conflict impact will be limited if it is short-lived. IMF says it’s too early to assess the impact on global economy.

By Steve Randall
It’s not just wealthy Americans who are investing, new research shows
EQUITIES MAR 02, 2026
It’s not just wealthy Americans who are investing, new research shows

Low- and moderate-income households drive post-2020 surge in retail investing.

By Steve Randall
ETFs on track for $35 trillion as advisors eye active, digital asset boom
ETFS MAR 02, 2026
ETFs on track for $35 trillion as advisors eye active, digital asset boom

Global survey shows retail surge, AI adoption and tokenization reshaping ETF playbook.

By Steve Randall
Gotta catch them all? Record Pokemon card auction raises fresh questions for collectibles
ALTERNATIVES MAR 02, 2026
Gotta catch them all? Record Pokemon card auction raises fresh questions for collectibles

Following the historic $16.5 million “Pikachu Illustrator” sale, top advisor Tom Ruggie sees potential risks in the trading card market, with "artificial scarcity" giving rise to FOMO and a possible speculative bubble.

By Leo Almazora
Fidelity earnings surge as bull market, retail trading power growth
ETFS MAR 02, 2026
Fidelity earnings surge as bull market, retail trading power growth

The Boston-based investment giant’s latest snapshot shows strong gains in operating income, trading activity, and ETF assets.

By Leo Almazora