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The hidden currency risk in global investing: what advisors need to know
OPINION MAR 18, 2025
The hidden currency risk in global investing: what advisors need to know

For those seeking international exposure amid economic uncertainty, understanding the impact of the US dollar's strength over other currencies is more important than ever.

By Stuart Thomas
CFP Board warns of tax "tipping point" as TCJA expiration puts financial plans at risk
TAX MAR 18, 2025
CFP Board warns of tax "tipping point" as TCJA expiration puts financial plans at risk

With nearly nine in 10 seeing danger to clients' retirement income and legacy plans, among others, CFP professionals are urging strategic planning pivots and tax perks for advice-seekers.

By Leo Almazora
Fed Day focus fades as Trump keeps stock markets watching
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 18, 2025
Fed Day focus fades as Trump keeps stock markets watching

As policymakers convene for their latest two-day meeting, investors are shifting their attention from elevated interest rates to growth concerns and tariff worries.

By Bloomberg
IRS eases off on some audits with retrenchments giving way to AI
TAX MAR 18, 2025
IRS eases off on some audits with retrenchments giving way to AI

While he hasn't laid out a clear plan, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has gone on record touting "the great AI revolution" in improving the agency's tax collections and customer service.

By Leo Almazora
More than three-quarters of advisors to embrace fee models by 2026, Cerulli says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 18, 2025
More than three-quarters of advisors to embrace fee models by 2026, Cerulli says

Momentum continues for fee-based compensation as BD advisors ditch commissions and alternative compensation schemes emerge to lure diverse clientele.

By Leo Almazora
SEC accuses RIA firm, owner of violating settlement in multi-year fraud
RIAS MAR 18, 2025
SEC accuses RIA firm, owner of violating settlement in multi-year fraud

Commission says that fund and its investors lost $1.6M as a result.

By Steve Randall
Anderson, Baltch step up as co-heads of Dynasty's investment banking business
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 18, 2025
Anderson, Baltch step up as co-heads of Dynasty's investment banking business

Experience at Goldman Sachs, UBS will serve new leaders well in their new roles.

By Steve Randall
US equities have never been this out of favor with fund managers
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 18, 2025
US equities have never been this out of favor with fund managers

BofA survey finds record low exposure to US stocks.

By Bloomberg
Who has Trump picked as his top Fed enforcer?
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 18, 2025
Who has Trump picked as his top Fed enforcer?

Appointment cheered by Wall Street amid expectation of supportive tone.

By Bloomberg
S&P bulls focus on corporate execs for positive signals on stock rout
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 18, 2025
S&P bulls focus on corporate execs for positive signals on stock rout

Stock pickers are keenly observing leaders buying their own firm's shares.

By Bloomberg
Why Wall Street is keen to tap European ETF market
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 18, 2025
Why Wall Street is keen to tap European ETF market

JPMorgan, BlackRock among firms planning to launch new funds this year.

By Bloomberg
March Madness special: Should financial advisors let their clients pick longshots?
EQUITIES MAR 17, 2025
March Madness special: Should financial advisors let their clients pick longshots?

Taking home first prize in an NCAA tournament pool often requires picking longshots and upsets. The same might be said for winning in the stock market.

By Gregg Greenberg
Stifel loses another hefty arbitration case – this time to ex-advisors
BROKER DEALERS MAR 17, 2025
Stifel loses another hefty arbitration case – this time to ex-advisors

This dispute centered on a group of Stifel Financial advisors who left the firm two years ago to an RIA.

By Bruce Kelly
'We have something special here'
BROKER DEALERS MAR 17, 2025
'We have something special here'

Janney Montgomery Scott's president and CEO tells IN about the firm's acquisition by KKR, the equity ownership arrangement for all its advisor employees, and how it plans to continue for another 200 years.

By Leo Almazora
Bridgewater's flagship hedge fund surges amid volatile markets
ALTERNATIVES MAR 17, 2025
Bridgewater's flagship hedge fund surges amid volatile markets

The firm's flagship fund, which invests in stocks, bonds, currencies, and commodities, saw accelerated gains as some peers lost ground.

By Bloomberg
ICI floats '40 Act revamp to support middle-class wealth creation
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 17, 2025
ICI floats '40 Act revamp to support middle-class wealth creation

Policy proposal offers recommendations on dual-share class funds, semi-transparent ETFs, and expanded flexibility for closed-end funds to include private market assets.

By Leo Almazora
Turbulence tests 60-40 strategy's limits
EQUITIES MAR 17, 2025
Turbulence tests 60-40 strategy's limits

With bonds failing to provide a safety net for steeply falling stock prices, many investors are letting go of their "set it and forget it" approach.

By Leo Almazora
More workers dipped into their retirement savings last year, Vanguard finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2025
More workers dipped into their retirement savings last year, Vanguard finds

Sneak peek into annual defined contribution plan report shows average participant balances reached an all-time high amid rising equity markets.

By Leo Almazora
Decades-old will leaves fate of late actor Gene Hackman's $80M fortune uncertain
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 17, 2025
Decades-old will leaves fate of late actor Gene Hackman's $80M fortune uncertain

The iconic actor's death alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, leaves pressing questions about what happens next to his assets.

By Leo Almazora
Fallen tech stocks fail to entice wary investors
EQUITIES MAR 17, 2025
Fallen tech stocks fail to entice wary investors

Big tech firms like Alphabet and Amazon are trading at bargain valuations, but a risk-averse market has meant no one's biting.

By Bloomberg