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Vanguard topples State Street with world's new largest ETF
ETFS FEB 18, 2025
Vanguard topples State Street with world's new largest ETF

In a symbolic moment, the index investing behemoth's S&P 500 tracking ETF has already raked in more than $20 billion so far in 2025.

By Bloomberg
Musk's DOGE 'at the gates' of the SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 18, 2025
Musk's DOGE 'at the gates' of the SEC

Anonymous sources report the efficiency initiative is expected to turn its focus to the federal securities agency in the days ahead.

By Leo Almazora
Tocqueville Asset Management expands business with $1.3B AUM acquisition
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 18, 2025
Tocqueville Asset Management expands business with $1.3B AUM acquisition

The 40-year-old independent investment partnership picks up high caliber team.

By Steve Randall
New York RIA, former rep fined combined $225K by SEC for breaching fiduciary duties
RIAS FEB 18, 2025
New York RIA, former rep fined combined $225K by SEC for breaching fiduciary duties

Elderly clients impacted in transfers to higher-fee advisory accounts.

By Steve Randall
Do we need a new word for retirement as fewer people give up work?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 18, 2025
Do we need a new word for retirement as fewer people give up work?

Another study highlights the oversized share of older Americans still working.

By Steve Randall
Investors' risk-on appetite reaches 15-year high
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 18, 2025
Investors' risk-on appetite reaches 15-year high

BofA survey reveals bullish sentiment.

By Bloomberg
World's first catastrophe bond launched by ex-Pimco exec
ETFS FEB 18, 2025
World's first catastrophe bond launched by ex-Pimco exec

Rick Pagnini wants to demystify cat bond investments.

By Bloomberg
Goldman upgrades year-end gold target to $3,100
ALTERNATIVES FEB 18, 2025
Goldman upgrades year-end gold target to $3,100

Central bank demand expected to fuel metal's rise.

By Bloomberg
A beginner's guide to buying an investment property
FEB 18, 2025
A beginner's guide to buying an investment property

Thinking of purchasing an investment property? Read on to learn key strategies, financing options, and market insights to maximize your returns

By Mark Rosanes
RIAs adding jobs as employment outlook remains robust
RIAS FEB 17, 2025
RIAs adding jobs as employment outlook remains robust

Financial advisors discuss their hiring plans, as well as the skills they are seeking in job candidates.

By Gregg Greenberg
'Bogged down' advisors just want to have fun (again)
RIAS FEB 14, 2025
'Bogged down' advisors just want to have fun (again)

Jim Cahn, of Wealth Enhancement Group, lifts the lid on his firm's partnership model, his views on RIA M&A, and the widely slept-on reason why advisors are merging into larger organizations.

By Leo Almazora
Vestwell unveils new emergency savings account offering
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2025
Vestwell unveils new emergency savings account offering

The fintech firm is cementing its status in the workplace savings space with its latest ESA offering, which employers can integrate into their existing benefits package.

By Leo Almazora
'Money Mimosas' and other ways to show your Valentine financial love
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 14, 2025
'Money Mimosas' and other ways to show your Valentine financial love

Wealth managers offer unique ideas for couples to grow closer emotionally and financially.

By Gregg Greenberg
Limra research finds financial confidence on the rise among Black American workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2025
Limra research finds financial confidence on the rise among Black American workers

Survey findings suggest increased sense of financial security and more optimistic 2025 outlook, while highlighting employers' role in ensuring retirement readiness.

By Leo Almazora
DOGE efforts sideswipe muni bonds backed by federal lease payments
FIXED INCOME FEB 14, 2025
DOGE efforts sideswipe muni bonds backed by federal lease payments

Falling prices for some securities within the $4 trillion state and local government debt market spotlight how the push to shrink spending is sending shockwaves across the US.

By Bloomberg
Despite high marks on satisfaction, client acquisition a struggle for advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 14, 2025
Despite high marks on satisfaction, client acquisition a struggle for advisors

With a majority find getting new clients a challenge, report suggests fee transparency as a way to foster trust among the unadvised.

By Leo Almazora
DOGE's cost-cutting team has come knocking at the IRS
TAX FEB 14, 2025
DOGE's cost-cutting team has come knocking at the IRS

A member of Elon Musk's extra-governmental efficiency cadre has reportedly made enquiries, raising concerns among staff at the federal tax agency.

By Leo Almazora
KKR drums up more than $850M for real estate credit fund
ALTERNATIVES FEB 14, 2025
KKR drums up more than $850M for real estate credit fund

The titanic alternative asset manager sees potential for deals offering a compelling measure of safety.

By Bloomberg
Number of CFP professionals reaches fresh worldwide record
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 14, 2025
Number of CFP professionals reaches fresh worldwide record

The global body overseeing the CFP mark hails milestone year, with the US accounting for most of the 230,000 plus planners now holding the designation.

By Leo Almazora
Ackermann promoted at Integrated Partners, Robertson Stephens strengthens board
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 14, 2025
Ackermann promoted at Integrated Partners, Robertson Stephens strengthens board

Some of this week's hires across the wealth and investment industry

By Steve Randall