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Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra

Sales will escalate in 2024 and 2025 according to a new forecast.

By Steve Randall
Have bond traders underestimated the economy? Jobs data will tell
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 08, 2023
Have bond traders underestimated the economy? Jobs data will tell

If Friday’s labor market report is more positive than expected, Fed rates doubts may rise.

By Bloomberg
Why Blackstone is going deep into data centers with $7B deal
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 08, 2023
Why Blackstone is going deep into data centers with $7B deal

Emerging tech needs specialist centers and the alt asset manager sees a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity.

By Bloomberg
Altruist helps advisors connect their tech with several powerful new integrations
FINTECH DEC 08, 2023
Altruist helps advisors connect their tech with several powerful new integrations

The aim is to make critical workflows simpler and streamlined.

By Steve Randall
Yen deemed ‘too tricky to trade’ with more swings ahead
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 08, 2023
Yen deemed ‘too tricky to trade’ with more swings ahead

Japanese currency is not a trade for the fainthearted right now.

By Bloomberg
‘To stand out, I needed to innovate’
BROKER DEALERS DEC 07, 2023
‘To stand out, I needed to innovate’

Katz moved beyond cold calls to cultivate relationships with influential figures like sports agents and estate attorneys, thus broadening his network significantly.

By InvestmentNews
Panel suggests SEC use existing rules to address advisor AI conflicts
FINTECH DEC 07, 2023
Panel suggests SEC use existing rules to address advisor AI conflicts

'You don’t need to reinvent the wheel here. You’ve got the building blocks to address [AI and predictive data analytics] concerns,' says a member of the advisory committee.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Criticism of Blackstone mortgage REIT shows 'froth' draining from market
ALTERNATIVES DEC 07, 2023
Criticism of Blackstone mortgage REIT shows 'froth' draining from market

Financial advisors often recommend REITs as a way to generate income in retirement.

By Bruce Kelly
Firm founder cites industry’s treatment of women
RIAS DEC 07, 2023
Firm founder cites industry’s treatment of women

'I watched men get the advantage in so many ways,' Cathy Curtis says. 'And I got really tired of that myself.'

By InvestmentNews
LPL lands advisor managing $165M at Cetera
BROKER DEALERS DEC 07, 2023
LPL lands advisor managing $165M at Cetera

New Jersey-based Frank Cangelosi will align with Gladstone Wealth Partners.

By InvestmentNews
Merit acquires fellow Georgia-based firm managing $300M
RIAS DEC 07, 2023
Merit acquires fellow Georgia-based firm managing $300M

ClearBridge Wealth provides investment management and financial planning.

By Josh Welsh
Wells Fargo says 2024 will be a 'pivotal year' for markets and economy
WIREHOUSES DEC 07, 2023
Wells Fargo says 2024 will be a 'pivotal year' for markets and economy

The second half of next year should provide better conditions after challenging first half.

By Steve Randall
There's a generational divide in managing rising concern about financial future
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 07, 2023
There's a generational divide in managing rising concern about financial future

Envestnet survey reveals need for blend of technology and human advisor insights.

By Steve Randall
Ray Dalio says green finance has to be profitable
ESG DEC 07, 2023
Ray Dalio says green finance has to be profitable

Veteran hedge fund investors tells COP28 delegates that private capital demands returns.

By Bloomberg
Sovereign bond issuers lack climate ambition, says $5B investor group
ESG DEC 07, 2023
Sovereign bond issuers lack climate ambition, says $5B investor group

Alliance says US and Canada among nations falling short on climate finance.

By Bloomberg
Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at $175B in potential tender offer
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 07, 2023
Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at $175B in potential tender offer

Sources say the firm is considering selling insider shares for $95.

By Bloomberg
RIAs are hiring, but most are also investing in existing staff, Schwab finds
RIAS DEC 07, 2023
RIAs are hiring, but most are also investing in existing staff, Schwab finds

Three-quarters of RIAs surveyed now offer remote work arrangements, and professional development is increasingly cited as a top initiative.

By Emile Hallez
Online brokers misstep in securities lending: Finra
FINTECH DEC 06, 2023
Online brokers misstep in securities lending: Finra

'Who were the accountants? Lending securities can be lucrative,' a compliance executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Mercer announces two deals in as many days
RIAS DEC 06, 2023
Mercer announces two deals in as many days

RIA aggregator acquired $495M Paragon Wealth Strategies and $95M Brighton Financial Planning.

By InvestmentNews
Social Security in 2024 and beyond
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2023
Social Security in 2024 and beyond

Benefits will be higher next year, but long-term financial concerns persist.

By Mary Beth Franklin