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Sovereign bond issuers lack climate ambition, says $5B investor group
RIA NEWS DEC 07, 2023
Sovereign bond issuers lack climate ambition, says $5B investor group

Alliance says US and Canada among nations falling short on climate finance.

By Bloomberg
Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at $175B in potential tender offer
RIA NEWS DEC 07, 2023
Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at $175B in potential tender offer

Sources say the firm is considering selling insider shares for $95.

By Bloomberg
RIAs are hiring, but most are also investing in existing staff, Schwab finds
RIA NEWS DEC 07, 2023
RIAs are hiring, but most are also investing in existing staff, Schwab finds

Three-quarters of RIAs surveyed now offer remote work arrangements, and professional development is increasingly cited as a top initiative.

By Emile Hallez
Mercer announces two deals in as many days
RIA NEWS DEC 06, 2023
Mercer announces two deals in as many days

RIA aggregator acquired $495M Paragon Wealth Strategies and $95M Brighton Financial Planning.

By InvestmentNews
Last call for votes: 5-Star Fund Providers and 5-Star Research Platforms
RIA NEWS DEC 06, 2023
Last call for votes: 5-Star Fund Providers and 5-Star Research Platforms

InvestmentNews’ inaugural 5-Star Fund Providers and 5-Star Research Platforms is closing this Friday.

By InvestmentNews
Prepare for continued volatility in 2024, says State Street Global Advisors
RIA NEWS DEC 06, 2023
Prepare for continued volatility in 2024, says State Street Global Advisors

Market uncertainty and a fragile US economy among some of the challenges ahead.

By Steve Randall
Could Europe lead global rate cutting in 2024?
RIA NEWS DEC 06, 2023
Could Europe lead global rate cutting in 2024?

Investors are betting that the ECB may be an early mover.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo's indy group, FiNet, bumps up fee for big advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 05, 2023
Wells Fargo's indy group, FiNet, bumps up fee for big advisors

What's not clear is how many FiNet advisors will feel the sting of the fee increase.

By Bruce Kelly
Donor-advised funds underpin growth in charitable giving
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2023
Donor-advised funds underpin growth in charitable giving

Schwab Charitable reported its donors increased their giving by 8%, or nearly $350 million, to more than $5 billion in its fiscal year 2023.

By Gregg Greenberg
Cap on Wells Fargo assets will cause pain eventually, Scharf says
WIREHOUSES DEC 05, 2023
Cap on Wells Fargo assets will cause pain eventually, Scharf says

The bank has been hobbled by the Fed order limiting its size for more than five years — longer than Scharf's tenure as CEO.

By Bloomberg
UBS is latest firm OK'd by NFL players union
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 05, 2023
UBS is latest firm OK'd by NFL players union

More than two decades old, the NFLPA's registered player financial advisor program for years was limited to individual financial advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
DFPG Investments launches Diversify Advisor Network with affiliate model to come
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2023
DFPG Investments launches Diversify Advisor Network with affiliate model to come

The firm has recruited three new advisor teams to take AUM to $5.8 billion.

By Steve Randall
Most Americans think they can spot a scam, but Citi study reveals otherwise
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2023
Most Americans think they can spot a scam, but Citi study reveals otherwise

Scams are becoming more prolific and more sophisticated.

By Steve Randall
Too far, too fast? Investors may have been over-bullish on economy
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2023
Too far, too fast? Investors may have been over-bullish on economy

Expectation of better economic conditions, rate cuts could have seen overbuying last month.

By Bloomberg
China credit outlook cut to negative by Moody's
RIA NEWS DEC 05, 2023
China credit outlook cut to negative by Moody's

Debt levels are concerning the ratings agency.

By Bloomberg
Top Regional Fee-Only RIAs 2023 winners revealed
RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2023
Top Regional Fee-Only RIAs 2023 winners revealed

InvestmentNews celebrates 100 leading firms who have established themselves as trusted partners for clients

By InvestmentNews
Indiana-based hybrid hires former Wells Fargo exec
RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2023
Indiana-based hybrid hires former Wells Fargo exec

John Peluso retired in September as head of Wells Fargo’s clearing operations, and earlier presided over FiNet.

By InvestmentNews
Giant RIAs in old-fashioned donnybrook for advisors and clients
RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2023
Giant RIAs in old-fashioned donnybrook for advisors and clients

Edelman Financial Engines is suing Mariner Wealth Advisors, alleging that Mariner is poaching its clients and running Edelman out of business.

By Bruce Kelly
Michigan advisor runs for House seat 
RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2023
Michigan advisor runs for House seat 

As a financial advisor for more than 30 years, Diane Young has seen fiscal and retirement policies affect her clients. If voters in Michigan’s 10th District elect her, she’ll have a role in shaping the decisions Congress makes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former Citi veteran joins Snowden Lane for HNW-focused practice
RIA NEWS DEC 04, 2023
Former Citi veteran joins Snowden Lane for HNW-focused practice

Experienced advisor team in Florida follows recent expansion in Colorado.

By Steve Randall