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Treasuries saw first net outflows in two years, official data reveals
FIXED INCOME NOV 17, 2023
Treasuries saw first net outflows in two years, official data reveals

Foreign investors sold $1.7B more than they bought in September.

By Bloomberg
B. Riley retail brokers exposed to deal that's under pressure
ALTERNATIVES NOV 16, 2023
B. Riley retail brokers exposed to deal that's under pressure

'The brokers are besides themselves, especially the independent brokers,' one source says.

By Bruce Kelly
Overcoming the education gap on alternatives
OPINION NOV 15, 2023
Overcoming the education gap on alternatives

Half of financial professionals surveyed cite explaining the role of illiquidity within client portfolios as the most difficult client education topic.

By John McDonough
Bonds have 'rarely been more compelling than equities,' Pimco says
EQUITIES NOV 15, 2023
Bonds have 'rarely been more compelling than equities,' Pimco says

Fixed income will be a strong asset class in 2024 amid economic challenges and overvalued equities.

By Steve Randall
Global bonds on course to erase 2023 losses
FIXED INCOME NOV 15, 2023
Global bonds on course to erase 2023 losses

Index reveals biggest one-day jump since March amid rates expectations.

By Bloomberg
Is 50/30/20 the new 60/40?
ALTERNATIVES NOV 14, 2023
Is 50/30/20 the new 60/40?

Alternatives asset manager says strategy is outdated but CIO argues talk of its demise is premature.

By Josh Welsh
CPI surprise boosts hopes Fed hiking cycle is over
EQUITIES NOV 14, 2023
CPI surprise boosts hopes Fed hiking cycle is over

‘The last of investors not convinced the Fed is done are likely throwing in the towel,' a portfolio manager says.

By Bloomberg
GWG bond debacle reveals limits in investor protection
ALTERNATIVES NOV 14, 2023
GWG bond debacle reveals limits in investor protection

Titan Securities is already among the departed. It's not footing the bill for its own funeral.

By Bruce Kelly
Stocks rise as markets await US inflation report
EQUITIES NOV 14, 2023
Stocks rise as markets await US inflation report

Traders are betting that CPI eased in October which should mean rates have peaked.

By Bloomberg
EM bond sales rebound with $20B in dollar notes
EMERGING MARKETS NOV 13, 2023
EM bond sales rebound with $20B in dollar notes

Lower US Treasury yields meant more favorable borrowing costs for emerging markets.

By Bloomberg
Long-term care: An uncomfortable but necessary conversation
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2023
Long-term care: An uncomfortable but necessary conversation

Insurance can be expensive, and clients should be aware of all options and how to use coverage when the time comes.

By Emile Hallez
Large-cap tech stock ETFs were a key focus in the third quarter, says Vanguard
ETFS NOV 09, 2023
Large-cap tech stock ETFs were a key focus in the third quarter, says Vanguard

The investment firm has shared its latest ETF perspectives and trends.

By Steve Randall
Bitcoin at 18-month high as ETF approval window opens
ETFS NOV 09, 2023
Bitcoin at 18-month high as ETF approval window opens

The cryptocurrency was trading above $36K early Thursday as investors weighed potential green light for funds.

By Bloomberg
ESG veteran warns of multiyear purge for ESG, with ETFs next
ETFS NOV 09, 2023
ESG veteran warns of multiyear purge for ESG, with ETFs next

Sustainability-focused investors could be facing even tougher times ahead.

By Bloomberg
Rising rates have advisors sprinting toward private credit 
FIXED INCOME NOV 08, 2023
Rising rates have advisors sprinting toward private credit 

Such investments also address American banks’ declining interest in making smaller, less-liquid loans since the 2008 financial crisis.

By Gregg Greenberg
Clients win another GWG bond claim, this time against B-D
ALTERNATIVES NOV 07, 2023
Clients win another GWG bond claim, this time against B-D

"We don’t agree with the decision but, with Finra arbitration, there is no appeal," says William H. McCance, president of Ages Financial Services.

By Bruce Kelly
Abacus Life partners with Dynasty Financial Partners for new wealth division
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 07, 2023
Abacus Life partners with Dynasty Financial Partners for new wealth division

The firm will offer clients comprehensive financial planning services.

By Steve Randall
Stocks decline as hopes of quick Fed rate cuts fade
EQUITIES NOV 07, 2023
Stocks decline as hopes of quick Fed rate cuts fade

Minneapolis Fed chair raises doubts but what will Jerome Powell say this week?

By Bloomberg
Cathie Wood eases back on significant Roku holding
EQUITIES NOV 07, 2023
Cathie Wood eases back on significant Roku holding

It's the first time since August that Ark Investment Management has sold the streamer's stock.

By Bloomberg
Robert W. Baird agrees to pay clients $520K for mutual fund charges
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2023
Robert W. Baird agrees to pay clients $520K for mutual fund charges

The settlement with Baird stems from Finra's 2020 targeted examination regarding rights of reinstatement.

By Bruce Kelly