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Goldman Sachs preps for greater private markets regulation
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 24, 2025
Goldman Sachs preps for greater private markets regulation

Firm's head of asset management sees increased scrutiny amid fast growth.

By Bloomberg
How is a US government agency driving a $1.8T ESG market?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 24, 2025
How is a US government agency driving a $1.8T ESG market?

Social bonds are gaining more attention, narrowing gap with green.

By Bloomberg
BNY Pershing’s new cash sweep charge to hit RIAs first
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 23, 2025
BNY Pershing’s new cash sweep charge to hit RIAs first

Cash sweep programs have turned into a bit of a viper’s nest for the financial advice industry, particularly large broker-dealers.

By Bruce Kelly
Majority of Americans agree on higher taxes for large corporations, higher-income households
NEWS TAX MAR 21, 2025
Majority of Americans agree on higher taxes for large corporations, higher-income households

Pew survey reveals slight majority consensus on tax rates, but views splinter based on political alignment and income levels.

By Leo Almazora
The Fed's going to cut rates
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2025
The Fed's going to cut rates

While the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady in March was widely expected, it's the reactions from financial professionals that provide a more nuanced picture of the central bank's approach.

By Chris Davis
Ontario Pension Fund revamps PE business in light of global risk
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 21, 2025
Ontario Pension Fund revamps PE business in light of global risk

The pioneering member of Canada's Maple Eight is stepping back from its go-it-alone private equity approach as a drought in deals and Trump's trade war prompt a rethink.

By Bloomberg
Raymond James, RBC reel in UBS advisors managing over $690M in assets
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2025
Raymond James, RBC reel in UBS advisors managing over $690M in assets

The firms' latest additions in Florida and Nevada come as a strategic change at UBS raises risk of advisor defections.

By Leo Almazora
Assetmark debuts new advisor succession planning program
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 21, 2025
Assetmark debuts new advisor succession planning program

The new program offers opportunities and events structured for rookies, next-gen advisor leaders, and soon-to-exit veterans.

By Leo Almazora
Crash course: Meltdown in leveraged single-stock ETFs offers harsh lesson for investors
NEWS ETFS MAR 21, 2025
Crash course: Meltdown in leveraged single-stock ETFs offers harsh lesson for investors

A plunge in ultra-concentrated strategies, including two funds that have reportedly left investors with $1.7 billion in losses since launch, highlight risks from complex bets.

By Leo Almazora
JPMorgan relabels DEI program 'DOI' amid political backlash
NEWS ESG MAR 21, 2025
JPMorgan relabels DEI program 'DOI' amid political backlash

Banking giant stresses commitment to merit-based hiring, compensation, and promotion as anti-DEI orders from Trump reverberate across federal agencies and corporations.

By Bloomberg
Cambridge hit with $15M penalty over conflicted fund recommendations
NEWS RIAS MAR 21, 2025
Cambridge hit with $15M penalty over conflicted fund recommendations

SEC complaint charges RIA with fiduciary breaches over client assets invested in mutual funds and money market sweep funds that created millions of dollars in revenue-sharing payments to broker dealer appropriate.

By Leo Almazora
Social Security payments at risk from DOGE action, warns acting chief
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2025
Social Security payments at risk from DOGE action, warns acting chief

Court order could restrict agency employees from processing claims.

By Bloomberg
Flourish aims to shake up RIA lending capabilities through acquisition
NEWS FINTECH MAR 21, 2025
Flourish aims to shake up RIA lending capabilities through acquisition

MassMutual's fintech platform to add AI-powered insights, data.

By Steve Randall
Despite an average return of 29.6%, fewer investors were home flipping in 2024
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2025
Despite an average return of 29.6%, fewer investors were home flipping in 2024

Profit margins gained but returns were still a long way from the 2016 peak.

By Steve Randall
Trump will use wartime powers to boost US mineral production
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2025
Trump will use wartime powers to boost US mineral production

Defense department will provide funding for new projects.

By Bloomberg
Is it time to load up on European equities?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2025
Is it time to load up on European equities?

Outperforming market has strategies changing direction.

By Bloomberg
Musk asks Tesla team not to sell their stock despite 40% plunge
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2025
Musk asks Tesla team not to sell their stock despite 40% plunge

'The future is bright and exciting' billionaire tells employees.

By Bloomberg
CFP Board doubles down on women's focus with new program
NEWS WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY MAR 20, 2025
CFP Board doubles down on women's focus with new program

The credential-granting body for planners is launching a multi-year strategy that includes research, industry partnerships, and building out the female talent pipeline.

By Leo Almazora
WPCG, Merit expand with latest multibillion-dollar RIA partnerships
NEWS RIAS MAR 20, 2025
WPCG, Merit expand with latest multibillion-dollar RIA partnerships

WPCG gains a foothold in Kentucky while national RIA Merit makes its Idaho debut.

By Leo Almazora
Bonds rise as cloudy economic path supports case for Fed cuts
NEWS FIXED INCOME MAR 20, 2025
Bonds rise as cloudy economic path supports case for Fed cuts

Fed Chair Powell's "slightly less-hawkish tone," downplaying of recession risks while acknowledging elevated uncertainty, helped push down yields on Treasuries.

By Bloomberg