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Why aren't investors celebrating stellar US earnings season?
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 12, 2025
Why aren't investors celebrating stellar US earnings season?

Tariffs, rates are overshadowing what should be a positive period.

By Bloomberg
Gold declines for second day following comments from Fed’s Powell
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 12, 2025
Gold declines for second day following comments from Fed’s Powell

Record rally for bullion is on hold for now as investors weigh outlook.

By Bloomberg
BlackRock hopes to end dispute with FDIC over bank stakes
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 12, 2025
BlackRock hopes to end dispute with FDIC over bank stakes

The deadline for an agreement has already been extended twice.

By Bloomberg
Trump administration is rewriting dollar playbook, says Sobel
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 12, 2025
Trump administration is rewriting dollar playbook, says Sobel

Former Treasury official sees break with traditional policies.

By Bloomberg
Finra's Reg BI Enforcement: Is it 'ineffective, costly'?
OPINION FEB 11, 2025
Finra's Reg BI Enforcement: Is it 'ineffective, costly'?

The industry watchdog's own reports reflect failures to deter "willful" and "repeat" violations, raising a crucial question about the future of regulation.

By Knut A. Rostad
SEC prepares to back away from defending climate rule in court
ESG FEB 11, 2025
SEC prepares to back away from defending climate rule in court

Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda directed SEC staff to initiate a pause in court while the commission awaits a quorum. The SEC may decide to withdraw from defending itself in a lawsuit over last year's climate disclosure rule.

By Emile Hallez
wealth.com welcomes Kathy Wunderli in private wealth push
FINTECH FEB 11, 2025
wealth.com welcomes Kathy Wunderli in private wealth push

The top estate planning platform's veteran hire will lead its legal team's efforts to develop estate planning, tax analysis, and wealth transfer solutions for ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley loses $843,000 investor claim stemming from 'gold bar' scam
ALTERNATIVES FEB 11, 2025
Morgan Stanley loses $843,000 investor claim stemming from 'gold bar' scam

“If Morgan Stanley had called my client’s son, this wouldn’t have happened,” the investor's attorney said.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL welcomes $630M sibling advisor duo from Corebridge
BROKER DEALERS FEB 11, 2025
LPL welcomes $630M sibling advisor duo from Corebridge

Meanwhile, Ameriprise has bolstered its own ranks as an LPL defector joins its branch channel in California.

By Leo Almazora
Treasuries fall as Powell reiterates rate-cut patience
FIXED INCOME FEB 11, 2025
Treasuries fall as Powell reiterates rate-cut patience

The Fed chair's continued signals to delay policy easing sent 10-year yields higher, with money markets pricing in just one quarter-point cut this year.

By Bloomberg
Veris Wealth Partners and Choreo make C-suite changes
RIAS FEB 11, 2025
Veris Wealth Partners and Choreo make C-suite changes

Veris revealed a key promotion and its successful CIO transition, while $24.6 billion RIA Choreo taps a veteran leader for a newly created role.

By Leo Almazora
Bluespring, Merit ink new RIA partnerships
RIAS FEB 11, 2025
Bluespring, Merit ink new RIA partnerships

The two hybrid RIAs have widened their respective footprints with acquisitions in Kentucky and Pennsylvania.

By Leo Almazora
Take heed young lovers! Before popping the question, check with your financial advisor
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2025
Take heed young lovers! Before popping the question, check with your financial advisor

Valentine's Day is a big day for proposals. Advisors propose getting on the same page financially first.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC, Binance seek 60-day pause for lawsuit against exchange
ALTERNATIVES FEB 11, 2025
SEC, Binance seek 60-day pause for lawsuit against exchange

The joint motion by the regulator and the giant crypto bourse comes as the recently installed crypto task force lays foundations for a formal framework.

By Bloomberg
Cresset Partners rebrands to Peakline
RIAS FEB 11, 2025
Cresset Partners rebrands to Peakline

With meaningful scale and growing client needs, the multibillion-dollar RIA's leader says the "time is right" to come into its own as an independent private investment business.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth management industry is facing a looming retirement crisis, report warns
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2025
Wealth management industry is facing a looming retirement crisis, report warns

Despite technology adding capacity, an advisor shortage is predicted.

By Steve Randall
Just 30% of people are very confident in managing their finances right now
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 11, 2025
Just 30% of people are very confident in managing their finances right now

And there's a large gap between the fears they have and the action they take.

By Steve Randall
Stocks waver on tariff concerns, gold hits new record high
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 11, 2025
Stocks waver on tariff concerns, gold hits new record high

Cautious investors are also awaiting US inflation stats.

By Bloomberg
Will Asian economies give in to Trump demands?
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 11, 2025
Will Asian economies give in to Trump demands?

Threat of tariffs may leave some countries with no choice.

By Bloomberg
Musk wants to buy OpenAI, here's how Altman responded
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 11, 2025
Musk wants to buy OpenAI, here's how Altman responded

AI firm's leader has made a cheeky counter-offer in response to $97B bid.

By Bloomberg