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Lack of progress on inflation forces hawkish Fed hold
FIXED INCOME MAY 01, 2024
Lack of progress on inflation forces hawkish Fed hold

Policymakers at the US central bank raise fresh concerns around price pressures.

By Bloomberg
As home prices climb again, it’s cheaper to rent in the largest metros
ALTERNATIVES MAY 01, 2024
As home prices climb again, it’s cheaper to rent in the largest metros

Buying a home remains an aspiration but perhaps the time isn’t right?

By Steve Randall
"Cold April" shows muni bonds not immune to Fed talk
FIXED INCOME APR 30, 2024
"Cold April" shows muni bonds not immune to Fed talk

Investors’ doused sentiment around rate cuts leaks into market for munis, which posted their worst record since September.

By Bloomberg
Macro-proof tech trade smashes ETF records
ETFS APR 30, 2024
Macro-proof tech trade smashes ETF records

Tech ETFs have hoovered up some $9B so far this year as investors embrace the idea of megacaps’ endurance through economic cycles.

By Bloomberg
Unwanted crypto gifts a headache for bitcoin ETF firms
ALTERNATIVES APR 29, 2024
Unwanted crypto gifts a headache for bitcoin ETF firms

Handcuffed by regulation, crypto ETF issuers are stuck with virtual assets that inadvertently made their way into their wallets.

By Leo Almazora
Jackson spices up RILA suite with new add-on
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 29, 2024
Jackson spices up RILA suite with new add-on

The leading annuity provider’s new income option allows investors added flexibility in building guaranteed lifetime income.

By Leo Almazora
Gold in flux as investors await Fed meeting
ALTERNATIVES APR 29, 2024
Gold in flux as investors await Fed meeting

Following a 13 percent advance this year, the price of the yellow metal wavered as traders weigh the odds of harmful rate hikes.

By Bloomberg
Despite doubts on retail, private market allocations primed for growth
ALTERNATIVES APR 29, 2024
Despite doubts on retail, private market allocations primed for growth

State Street report points to continuing shift in portfolios as infrastructure and private debt appetite proves robust among investors.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone makes more real estate moves
ALTERNATIVES APR 26, 2024
Blackstone makes more real estate moves

"Interest rates aren’t going down anytime soon," said James Corl of Cohen & Steers.

By Bruce Kelly
Most workers, retirees have retirement income confidence
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 26, 2024
Most workers, retirees have retirement income confidence

New EBRI research sheds fresh light on sentiments around inflation, Social Security benefits, and use of guaranteed income products.

By Leo Almazora
US annuities set rapid pace in first quarter
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 25, 2024
US annuities set rapid pace in first quarter

Preliminary Limra results show total sales of $113.5B for individual annuities, rivaling the peak seen in the fourth quarter of 2023.

By Leo Almazora
Derivative income funds taking off as indexes won't back off
ETFS APR 24, 2024
Derivative income funds taking off as indexes won't back off

Derivative income funds totaled more than $84.6 billion in assets in March, up from $53.6 billion the prior year and $5.1 billion a decade ago.

By Gregg Greenberg
Concord ups the ante on Hipgnosis takeover battle
ALTERNATIVES APR 24, 2024
Concord ups the ante on Hipgnosis takeover battle

The music rights investor increased its bid to own the London-listed company’s enviable library of songs from iconic acts.

By Bloomberg
Future Proof unveils plans for Miami event
ALTERNATIVES APR 24, 2024
Future Proof unveils plans for Miami event

The Future Proof Citywide Event next year will assemble over 2,500 stakeholders across the wealth, alternatives, and fintech spaces.

By Leo Almazora
BlackRock unveils its answer to the looming retirement crisis
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 24, 2024
BlackRock unveils its answer to the looming retirement crisis

The world’s largest asset manager has unveiled a new paycheck-for-life solution to support financial security among DC plan participants.

By Leo Almazora
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 24, 2024
Retirement income from four sources is expected by half of future retirees

Advisors should help clients consider retirement surprises, survey suggests.

By Steve Randall
Nationwide’s Eric Henderson set to step down
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 23, 2024
Nationwide’s Eric Henderson set to step down

The president of the financial giant’s annuity business is exiting at the end of 2024, capping off a transformative four-decade career.

By Leo Almazora
RIA calls bias against Bitcoin unfounded, outdated
ALTERNATIVES APR 23, 2024
RIA calls bias against Bitcoin unfounded, outdated

"They don't understand how Bitcoin has an enhanced Sharpe ratio and benefits overall volatility in a portfolio."

By Gregg Greenberg
Morgan Stanley’s Wilson gives strong S&P calls a rest
EQUITIES APR 23, 2024
Morgan Stanley’s Wilson gives strong S&P calls a rest

Renowned investment strategist is ‘keeping an open mind’ as markets face a pivotal moment.

By Leo Almazora
Cathie Wood’s ARK funds are leaking billions of dollars
ETFS APR 23, 2024
Cathie Wood’s ARK funds are leaking billions of dollars

2024 outflows from her active strategies have totaled $2.2B so far, eclipsing redemptions from disappointed investors last year.

By Leo Almazora