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Capital Group says now is the time to buy global stocks
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 03, 2023
Capital Group says now is the time to buy global stocks

Fed pause creates a window of opportunity for investors, says $2.3T manager.

By Bloomberg
Sen. Tim Scott wants to open private markets to more ordinary investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 02, 2023
Sen. Tim Scott wants to open private markets to more ordinary investors

'My suspicion is that if [Scott’s bill] passes, then the number of Main Street investors who are sold an unregistered security will far exceed the number of Main Street investors who actually go looking for such a product,' an advisor says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC keeps up pressure on firms' cash sweep accounts
BROKER DEALERS NOV 02, 2023
SEC keeps up pressure on firms' cash sweep accounts

'Interest rates are coming back, so where you put clients' money in cash is an issue again,' one attorney notes.

By Bruce Kelly
Jordan Belfort is back on Wall Street and talking with InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 02, 2023
Jordan Belfort is back on Wall Street and talking with InvestmentNews

The former financial fraudster made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio is now promoting index funds and leading the charge against the 'Wall Street fee machine.'

By Gregg Greenberg
The insurance industry really doesn't like the DOL's proposed rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2023
The insurance industry really doesn't like the DOL's proposed rule

Independent agents who sell annuities could be fiduciaries for the first time.

By Emile Hallez
Equities gain as Fed signals potential end to rate hiking
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 02, 2023
Equities gain as Fed signals potential end to rate hiking

World markets have reacted to Fed chair Jerome Powell's comments.

By Bloomberg
Gen Z is running out of cash, and that's bad for the economy
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 02, 2023
Gen Z is running out of cash, and that's bad for the economy

Poll reveals fewer Americans can cover a $400 emergency expense.

By Bloomberg
Ultra-rich investors are pulling back from $1M+ artworks
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 02, 2023
Ultra-rich investors are pulling back from $1M+ artworks

The high-end art market is thinning out according to UBS.

By Bloomberg
Vanguard will shutter China office next year, but it could return
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 02, 2023
Vanguard will shutter China office next year, but it could return

The firm says it will monitor the market for further opportunities.

By Bloomberg
World's largest pension fund drops $4.5B in third quarter
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 02, 2023
World's largest pension fund drops $4.5B in third quarter

GPIF posted the huge loss due to decline for domestic bonds.

By Bloomberg
Schwab cuts more than 2,000 jobs amid TD integration
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2023
Schwab cuts more than 2,000 jobs amid TD integration

The firm is trying to curb costs as it continues to integrate TD Ameritrade.

By Bloomberg
Tribalism threatens the DOL investment advice rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 01, 2023
Tribalism threatens the DOL investment advice rule

'The best kind of regulation is when the private sector works with regulators to craft regulation that is efficient, effective, workable and narrowly targeted,' says the architect of the Obama DOL's fiduciary rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Real estate firm that raised money through IBDs blows up
ALTERNATIVES NOV 01, 2023
Real estate firm that raised money through IBDs blows up

Bellevue, Washington-based iCap focused on developing apartment buildings and stand-alone real estate.

By Bruce Kelly
Alexandra Lebenthal joins Rockefeller
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY NOV 01, 2023
Alexandra Lebenthal joins Rockefeller

Third-generation Wall Streeter will continue focus on women-led businesses.

By InvestmentNews
Fed signals concern about rise in Treasury yields
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2023
Fed signals concern about rise in Treasury yields

Some officials have said the recent surge in long-term Treasury yields may reduce the need for further rate increases.

By Bloomberg
Choreo acquires $8.1B wealth management unit of accounting firm BDO
RIAS NOV 01, 2023
Choreo acquires $8.1B wealth management unit of accounting firm BDO

Thirty-three employees will join Choreo from BDO, including 17 advisors; the deal also adds seven locations to Choreo's network.

By InvestmentNews
Maximizing client value: Why firms should upgrade their data aggregation
OPINION NOV 01, 2023
Maximizing client value: Why firms should upgrade their data aggregation

Harnessing a personalized, data-centric approach has proven effective in helping financial advisors retain clients and drive business growth.

By Paul Camuto
$1.8B penalty over commissions in landmark antitrust case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 01, 2023
$1.8B penalty over commissions in landmark antitrust case

Brokerage firms walloped in case that could upend industry.

By Matthew Sellers
Kestra PWS adds two teams with combined $850M AUM  
ADVISOR MOVES NOV 01, 2023
Kestra PWS adds two teams with combined $850M AUM  

The firm has expanded its presence in Pennsylvania and Utah.

By Steve Randall
Fed decision day: 'Hawkish' hold expected, Treasuries gain
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 01, 2023
Fed decision day: 'Hawkish' hold expected, Treasuries gain

US stock futures down ahead of FOMC announcement Wednesday.

By Bloomberg