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UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 09, 2024
UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure

The firm’s failure to flag a rogue representative’s unapproved transactions led to more than $7.2M in losses for at least 30 customers, says Finra.

By Leo Almazora
Meme stocks return to top trades among Schwab investors
EQUITIES JUL 09, 2024
Meme stocks return to top trades among Schwab investors

Tech names were among the targets for the firm's clients.

By Steve Randall
Mortgage and credit card debt a reality for over a quarter of retired investors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2024
Mortgage and credit card debt a reality for over a quarter of retired investors

More retirees are discarding traditional strategies as higher expenses and obligations put them on the financial back foot.

By Leo Almazora
US ETFs have raked in $437B so far in 2024
ETFS JUL 05, 2024
US ETFs have raked in $437B so far in 2024

Report reveals a commanding lead for tech ETFs, while multi-asset ETFs grew steadily driven by option-based strategies.

By Leo Almazora
Don’t bet on Ether ETFs to catch fire with advisors, says Cerulli
ALTERNATIVES JUL 05, 2024
Don’t bet on Ether ETFs to catch fire with advisors, says Cerulli

A lost reward opportunity and lukewarm advisor demand for crypto severely blunts the case for digital asset ETFs.

By Leo Almazora
There’s still hope for Fed to start rate cuts this year, says UBS
FIXED INCOME JUL 05, 2024
There’s still hope for Fed to start rate cuts this year, says UBS

Despite recent volatility in Treasuries, CIO for Americas highlights continued evidence of an economic soft landing ahead.

By Leo Almazora
BlackRock's Preqin deal prompts lower outlook at Moody's
ALTERNATIVES JUL 03, 2024
BlackRock's Preqin deal prompts lower outlook at Moody's

The ratings company is voicing concerns over the asset management giant's increased debt and leverage ratios.

By Bloomberg
GE sued over $1.7 billion pension risk transfer
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 03, 2024
GE sued over $1.7 billion pension risk transfer

The company is the latest targeted over annuity deals with Athene Annuity and Life Co.

By Emile Hallez
Blackstone REIT keeps up with demand to buy back shares
ALTERNATIVES JUL 03, 2024
Blackstone REIT keeps up with demand to buy back shares

May was a particularly tough month for nontraded REITs.

By Bruce Kelly
Covered call ETF demand still surging despite bull market, rising bond yields
ETFS JUL 03, 2024
Covered call ETF demand still surging despite bull market, rising bond yields

Investors are stepping up the use of covered call ETFs and derivative income strategies even as stocks repeatedly hit new highs.

By Gregg Greenberg
JPMorgan's Kolanovic set to depart after string of bad stock calls
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2024
JPMorgan's Kolanovic set to depart after string of bad stock calls

Internal memo reveals planned leadership shakeup at the banking giant as its chief market strategist is "exploring other opportunities."

By Bloomberg
One-third of healthcare workers aren’t confident about retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 02, 2024
One-third of healthcare workers aren’t confident about retirement

Despite 91 percent being in a workplace savings plan, uncertainty over saving, debt, and other issues are making healthcare employees doubtful.

By Leo Almazora
Ether ETF aspirants take the starting blocks ahead of anticipated July approval
ALTERNATIVES JUL 02, 2024
Ether ETF aspirants take the starting blocks ahead of anticipated July approval

Earlier whispers of a fourth-of-July greenlight now look premature as the SEC gives applicants a new deadline.

By Bloomberg
SEC updates annuity disclosure rules for RILAs, MVAs
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 01, 2024
SEC updates annuity disclosure rules for RILAs, MVAs

The amendments aimed at fostering a more tailored approach to disclosure for non-variable annuities sparked concerns for one dissenting commissioner.

By Leo Almazora
Retirees spend twice as much when they have guaranteed income, research finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 01, 2024
Retirees spend twice as much when they have guaranteed income, research finds

Most people don't plan bequests and many unnecessarily cut back on discretionary spending in retirement, according to a paper from an industry group.

By Emile Hallez
SEC boots California RIA linked to crypto, private funds
RIA NEWS JUL 01, 2024
SEC boots California RIA linked to crypto, private funds

"Nobody knows what’s happening internally in these pooled funds at the retail level," said one plaintiff's attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
BlackRock piles on to buffer ETF trend
ETFS JUL 01, 2024
BlackRock piles on to buffer ETF trend

BlackRock's new ETF targets up to 100 percent downside protection over the course of a year while capping upside gains.

By Gregg Greenberg
Weed ETF waives fee ahead of much-awaited drug relabeling
ETFS JUL 01, 2024
Weed ETF waives fee ahead of much-awaited drug relabeling

The sector-focused fund will sport a zero percent expense ratio for a limited time as regulators move to reclassify the substance.

By Bloomberg
Asset manager taps former Vanguard $274B PM to lead ETF operations
ETFS JUL 01, 2024
Asset manager taps former Vanguard $274B PM to lead ETF operations

After 14 years with Vanguard, Awais Khan has a new role.

By Steve Randall
Investors increasingly seeking alts but education is key, says Crewe CIO
ALTERNATIVES JUL 01, 2024
Investors increasingly seeking alts but education is key, says Crewe CIO

Dustin Thackeray, CFA, shares his insights on the alternatives investment space.

By Steve Randall