RIA News

Displaying 37431 results
RIA NEWS JUN 17, 2015
Bronfman E.L. Rothschild acquires Highline to create $3.6B firm

Bronfman E.L. Rothschild buys Neal Simon's Highline Wealth Management, creating a $3.6 billion firm — the latest example of big consolidations among independent advisers.

By Mason Braswell
EQUITIES JUN 17, 2015
Guns, booze, cigs and sin: The Vice Fund has changed its name, but not its investment philosophy

Since inception in August 2002, the fund has an average annual return of 9.9%, beating the 8.7% for the S&P 500.

By Bloomberg
Bob Doll is betting consumer spending will fuel the economy through December
EQUITIES JUN 17, 2015
Bob Doll is betting consumer spending will fuel the economy through December

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Thanks to energy savings and signs of wage increases, Nuveen's chief equity strategist banks on consumers stepping up.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS JUN 17, 2015
How Maria Sharapova rose to be the world's wealthiest female athlete

Though she's number two on the courts, the tennis star has become the most marketable competitor.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 17, 2015
Charitable giving finally surpasses pre-crisis levels

Bequests jump thanks to generous giants including former Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

By Liz Skinner
Clients won't go anywhere if you robo-proof your practice
FINTECH JUN 17, 2015
Clients won't go anywhere if you robo-proof your practice

Advisers can highlight comprehensive financial planning as the real value they offer, not just picking funds.

By Alessandra Malito
Capital One joins the hybrid robo movement
FINTECH JUN 17, 2015
Capital One joins the hybrid robo movement

Big bank meshes human advisers with its digital investing platforms.

By Alessandra Malito
EQUITIES JUN 17, 2015
F-Squared's assets down 33%; settlement fails to stanch outflows

Near $8 billion loss tracks the indexes of a once-top boutique portfolio manager: Morningstar.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
M&A flat as buyers grow disillusioned
RIA NEWS JUN 17, 2015
M&A flat as buyers grow disillusioned

Acquisitions among registered investment advisers were flat last year, as buyers grew more selective about culture and philosophy of firms on the block.

By Mason Braswell
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 16, 2015
Struggling broker-dealer Fintegra files for bankruptcy

Most Fintegra brokers move to Securities America after their former firm is ordered to pay $1.5 million arbitration award.

By Mason Braswell
Blackstone and BlackRock are starting to cross over into each other's bread and butter
EQUITIES JUN 16, 2015
Blackstone and BlackRock are starting to cross over into each other's bread and butter

Steve Schwarzman and Larry Fink, once partners, now vie for Wall Street dominance atop their wildly successful firms.

By Bloomberg
OPINION JUN 16, 2015
Why investing in local, SEO-driven adviser websites is the new priority

Advisers in local communities gain trust as they grow their client base and, in doing so, also enhance the firm's brand.

By Gary Liu
Think twice about value before investing in the next hot tech startup
RIA NEWS JUN 16, 2015
Think twice about value before investing in the next hot tech startup

Shares in even the most disruptive company, like Twitter, aren't worth buying if they're priced too high.

By Aaron Elstein
Exchange-traded funds to provide exposure to Saudi Arabian stock market
RIA NEWS JUN 16, 2015
Exchange-traded funds to provide exposure to Saudi Arabian stock market

The earliest access point will most likely be through inclusion in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, according to one expert.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS JUN 16, 2015
Why you might want to ignore that new car financing deal

Those great-sounding loan terms aren't nearly so great for your wallet in the long run.

By Bloomberg
Why this is an exceptional time to be investing in Europe
EQUITIES JUN 16, 2015
Why this is an exceptional time to be investing in Europe

Confluence of events make European companies extremely appealing for investors

By David Marcus
7 technology tricks advisers should be using
FINTECH JUN 16, 2015
7 technology tricks advisers should be using

Today, we can call our clients as we drive down the road and email them documents using the very same device we use to make phone calls.

By Bloomberg
Schwab announces money market fund updates in light of SEC's reform
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 16, 2015
Schwab announces money market fund updates in light of SEC's reform

Firm joins slate of other managers adjusting retail and institutional money market funds to meet the new regulations borne out of financial crisis.

By Darla Mercado
BlackRock's Larry Fink to top CEOs: Ignore investors and focus on the long term
RIA NEWS JUN 16, 2015
BlackRock's Larry Fink to top CEOs: Ignore investors and focus on the long term

Money manager tells 500 chief execs to adopt shareholder-friendly practices, sustainable returns.

By Bloomberg
Everything you need to know about setting up a private foundation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2015
Everything you need to know about setting up a private foundation

Prospective donors will want to be ready to give both their money and their time.

By Darla Mercado