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Financial industry confidence in stopping transfer scams is worryingly low
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
Financial industry confidence in stopping transfer scams is worryingly low

Firms are fighting the scammers, but LexisNexis report shows it's tough.

By Steve Randall
M&A outlook improves but the next few months looks uneven across industries
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
M&A outlook improves but the next few months looks uneven across industries

BCG report reveals slower pace of recovery than expected so far in 2024.

By Steve Randall
ESG is growing within private credit markets
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
ESG is growing within private credit markets

Despite backlash in US, sustainable focused funds are gaining.

By Bloomberg
HSBC wants to look more like other Wall Street firms
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2024
HSBC wants to look more like other Wall Street firms

Global firm is reshaping its investment banking business.

By Bloomberg
LPL, Schwab top 'retail broker' picks: analyst
BROKER DEALERS JUL 09, 2024
LPL, Schwab top 'retail broker' picks: analyst

'Schwab makes ton of money on its cash, and more financial advisors means more cash,' one executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Investors weigh high yield allocations while Fed mulls rate cuts
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Investors weigh high yield allocations while Fed mulls rate cuts

High yield has had a nice run due to the strong economy and a Federal Reserve on hold. But how long will that last?

By Gregg Greenberg
Fed needs more good inflation data, says Powell
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Fed needs more good inflation data, says Powell

Chair's comments to Senate appears to rule out July cut, with markets now focused on September meeting.

By Bloomberg
UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 09, 2024
UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure

The firm’s failure to flag a rogue representative’s unapproved transactions led to more than $7.2M in losses for at least 30 customers, says Finra.

By Leo Almazora
Coldstream strikes merger deal with $2B investment advisory firm
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Coldstream strikes merger deal with $2B investment advisory firm

The deal with the Oregon-based high-net-worth practice will take the employee-owned independent’s assets past $10B.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $123M hybrid RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $123M hybrid RIA

The national independent has extended its East Coast profile with a specialized wealth practice in Massachusetts.

By Leo Almazora
Farther AUM grows significantly as firm adds 32 advisors
ADVISOR MOVES JUL 09, 2024
Farther AUM grows significantly as firm adds 32 advisors

Goldman Sachs' former RIA advisors among new hires for tech-centric firm.

By Steve Randall
Returns in $9.7T green stocks second only to tech, says LSEG
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Returns in $9.7T green stocks second only to tech, says LSEG

10-year analysis shows sector generated 198% total returns.

By Bloomberg
Bitcoin ETFs gain $438M as investors buy the dip
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Bitcoin ETFs gain $438M as investors buy the dip

Net inflows have surged as lower crypto price entices buyers.

By Bloomberg
Archegos founder says case against him 'makes no sense'
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Archegos founder says case against him 'makes no sense'

Bill Hwang's lawyer makes last-chance argument in jury trial.

By Bloomberg
Hedge funds more bearish on gasoline prices
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Hedge funds more bearish on gasoline prices

Money managers react to lackluster start to summer driving season.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley's Wilson sees 'highly likely' chance of 10% pre-election correction
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 08, 2024
Morgan Stanley's Wilson sees 'highly likely' chance of 10% pre-election correction

Uncertainty around Federal Reserve cuts, corporate earnings, and US elections are adding to the odds of a choppy third quarter.

By Bloomberg
Rockefeller snaps up another ex-First Republic team from JPMorgan
RIAS JUL 08, 2024
Rockefeller snaps up another ex-First Republic team from JPMorgan

The firm’s family office division has expanded its presence in the East Coast as it welcomes a veteran ultra-high-net-worth advisor in Boston.

By Leo Almazora
Analyst cuts Raymond James' rating over "emerging risks"
BROKER DEALERS JUL 08, 2024
Analyst cuts Raymond James' rating over "emerging risks"

'A huge pull is the massive amount of money that private equity firms are offering the owners of these OSJs,' says one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Family offices plugged into tech investing, says Pepper International CEO
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 08, 2024
Family offices plugged into tech investing, says Pepper International CEO

Family office advisor Carol Pepper shines a spotlight on how today's 'Rockefellers' are protecting and growing their family fortunes.

By Gregg Greenberg
Ex-Cboe CEO Ed Tilly joins $2B fintech Clear Street
FINTECH JUL 08, 2024
Ex-Cboe CEO Ed Tilly joins $2B fintech Clear Street

The upstart provider of custody and clearing services' new president is the latest in a string of high-profile appointments.

By Bloomberg