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BlackRock's assets reach new $13.5T high as private markets, ETFs drive growth
ALTERNATIVES OCT 14, 2025
BlackRock's assets reach new $13.5T high as private markets, ETFs drive growth

CEO Larry Fink highlights ETF and alternatives growth in quarterly results, with new acquisitions and digital asset offerings contributing to higher revenue and expenses.

By Leo Almazora
Investor confidence hits record high as more Americans embrace financial risk
EQUITIES OCT 14, 2025
Investor confidence hits record high as more Americans embrace financial risk

More investors feel secure, set multiple goals, and see greater value in professional advice.

By Steve Randall
Most lower-income Americans now investing in capital markets, study reveals
EQUITIES OCT 14, 2025
Most lower-income Americans now investing in capital markets, study reveals

These new market participants are reshaping the investment landscape.

By Steve Randall
401(k) investors retreat to cash and bonds as retail traders chase equities
EQUITIES OCT 13, 2025
401(k) investors retreat to cash and bonds as retail traders chase equities

Alight data show 401(k) plan participants favored fixed income in September, while Schwab’s retail clients expanded their stock holdings.

By Leo Almazora
Vanguard rivals finally get hands on its tax-busting fund design
ETFS OCT 03, 2025
Vanguard rivals finally get hands on its tax-busting fund design

While the SEC works through a bursting waitlist, technical challenges remain for mutual fund giants looking to seize competitive advantage.

By Bloomberg
SEC edges closer to decision on ETF share classes
ETFS SEP 29, 2025
SEC edges closer to decision on ETF share classes

The regulator's impending response to a 2023 application by Dimensional Fund Advisors could open the door to a broader boom of dual share-class mutual fund products.

By Leo Almazora
Custom models and alternatives are reshaping the advisor toolkit
ALTERNATIVES SEP 25, 2025
Custom models and alternatives are reshaping the advisor toolkit

Cerulli research shows a surge in demand, with RIAs and broker/dealers alike pursuing greater flexibility and tax efficiency.

By Leo Almazora
US retirement assets climb to $45.8T in Q2 2025
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2025
US retirement assets climb to $45.8T in Q2 2025

ICI data show IRA assets hitting $18 trillion, while 401(k) plan assets increased to $9.3 trillion.

By Leo Almazora
Franklin Templeton partners with private capital giants to broaden infrastructure access for wealth clients
ALTERNATIVES SEP 16, 2025
Franklin Templeton partners with private capital giants to broaden infrastructure access for wealth clients

The strategic collaboration with General Atlantic, CIP, and DigitalBridge comes as CEO Jenny Johnson flags growing challenges in dealmaking for investment managers.

By Leo Almazora
SEC decision on dual-share class funds nears, with major implications for advisors
ETFS SEP 12, 2025
SEC decision on dual-share class funds nears, with major implications for advisors

Where the federal regulator comes down on ETF share classes in mutual funds could have significant consequences for brokerage firms and RIAs.

By Leo Almazora
Rapid growth seen for interval funds: Cerulli 
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2025
Rapid growth seen for interval funds: Cerulli 

While RIA uptake has been significant, a new Cerulli report asks whether the momentum in interval funds can continue as new entrants go up against ETFs and CITs.

By Leo Almazora
Judge gives blessing to $25M settlement in Vanguard target-date fund tax lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2025
Judge gives blessing to $25M settlement in Vanguard target-date fund tax lawsuit

The approved compensation would be on top of an even larger $133 million fair fund set up in a related SEC settlement, according to lawyers for the aggrieved investors.

By Leo Almazora
Franklin Templeton taps former BlackRock executive Daniel Gamba in leadership shakeup
ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2025
Franklin Templeton taps former BlackRock executive Daniel Gamba in leadership shakeup

The global asset manager's latest hire, most recently with Northern Trust, arrives as it looks to extend its reach into the private market space.

By Leo Almazora
Target date funds continue to grow, new data shows assets total $4.7T
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2025
Target date funds continue to grow, new data shows assets total $4.7T

Report reveals increased focus on funds with built-in income features.

By Steve Randall
Active management questioned as report reveals few funds outperformed passive options
ETFS AUG 05, 2025
Active management questioned as report reveals few funds outperformed passive options

Low active success rates highlight the need for selectivity, report says.

By Steve Randall
Research highlights growing need for personalized retirement solutions as investors age
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 01, 2025
Research highlights growing need for personalized retirement solutions as investors age

New joint research by T. Rowe Price, MIT, and Stanford University finds more diverse asset allocations among older participants.

By Leo Almazora
Capital Group, KKR eye first public-private equity fund in SEC filing
ALTERNATIVES JUL 30, 2025
Capital Group, KKR eye first public-private equity fund in SEC filing

The $3 trillion investment manager is projecting an early 2026 launch for its blended strategy, which would put up to 40% of assets in PE investments or funds offered by KKR.

By Leo Almazora
Money funds take major leap in tokenization deal, JPMorgan says
ALTERNATIVES JUL 25, 2025
Money funds take major leap in tokenization deal, JPMorgan says

The tie-up between Goldman Sachs and BNY will help money funds hold their own against the rise of stablecoins while unlocking other uses, according to strategists.

By Bloomberg
Will traditional investment firms survive the next generation of investors?
ALTERNATIVES JUL 24, 2025
Will traditional investment firms survive the next generation of investors?

Forget generation gaps, David Mabie says risky investments are simply a life stage, not an era-specific trend.

By Chris Davis
Goldman Sachs, BNY bring money market funds to the blockchain party
ALTERNATIVES JUL 24, 2025
Goldman Sachs, BNY bring money market funds to the blockchain party

The Wall Street giants' alliance will see institutional investors holding tokenized shares of funds managed by BlackRock, Fidelity, and other leading managers.

By Leo Almazora