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Larry Fink calls for an end to investment inequality
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 31, 2025
Larry Fink calls for an end to investment inequality

The BlackRock chairman and CEO's latest letter highlighted the role of private investments, tokenization, and emergency savings programs in helping democratize opportunities for investors.

By Leo Almazora
S&P 500 down 2%, as fear grows among Americans at inflation breaking point
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 31, 2025
S&P 500 down 2%, as fear grows among Americans at inflation breaking point

Can households, businesses cope with another surge in prices?

By Steve Randall
Musk has lost $102B this year, admits DOGE gig is damaging Tesla
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 31, 2025
Musk has lost $102B this year, admits DOGE gig is damaging Tesla

Billionaire optimistic long-term, sees opportunity from sale of X.

By Steve Randall
What happened to Trump's softer tone on tariffs?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 31, 2025
What happened to Trump's softer tone on tariffs?

President says 'all countries' will be hit by reciprocal tariffs Wednesday

By Bloomberg
Goldman's Kostin slashes S&P 500 outlook again
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 31, 2025
Goldman's Kostin slashes S&P 500 outlook again

Wall Street strategists are increasingly bearish on equities.

By Bloomberg
Why Treasuries are the outperformer this quarter
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 31, 2025
Why Treasuries are the outperformer this quarter

While stocks have struggled, US bonds are set for further gains.

By Bloomberg
Another new high for gold as haven demand rises
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 31, 2025
Another new high for gold as haven demand rises

Bullion starts the week at $3,100 having climbed around 18% this year.

By Bloomberg
LPL to buy rival Commonwealth Financial Network for $2.7 billion in all-cash deal
NEWS RIAS MAR 31, 2025
LPL to buy rival Commonwealth Financial Network for $2.7 billion in all-cash deal

'I’m taking a moment to pause and reflect,' one Commonwealth advisor tells IN.

By Bruce Kelly
Former OneAmerica broker suspended, fined for plundering hundreds of clients' nonpublic information
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 28, 2025
Former OneAmerica broker suspended, fined for plundering hundreds of clients' nonpublic information

Finra says the former rep from Indiana transferred names, Social Security numbers, and other information associated with more than 1,300 customers to his personal email accounts.

By Leo Almazora
Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan over deal
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 28, 2025
Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan over deal

Trial raises questions about JPMorgan’s due diligence process.

By Bloomberg
Which side of the Fed's dual mandate worries advisors more: Inflation or employment?
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 28, 2025
Which side of the Fed's dual mandate worries advisors more: Inflation or employment?

Recent economic data is forcing the Federal Reserve to choose between maximum employment and lower prices. Financial advisors weigh in on which threat most concerns them.

By Gregg Greenberg
Financial services enter recruiting playbook for college athletics
NEWS RIAS MAR 28, 2025
Financial services enter recruiting playbook for college athletics

March Madness brings tax season to the forefront for firms like WFA and Scout, which help college athletes manage their finances in the NIL era.

By Andrew Cohen
Motherhood has implications for women's financial well-being, EBRI suggests
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2025
Motherhood has implications for women's financial well-being, EBRI suggests

Analysis of census data reveals disparities in income, retirement assets, and homeownership between fathers, mothers, and unmarried women.

By Leo Almazora
Judge dismisses investor suit against Barclays over unregistered VXX securities
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 28, 2025
Judge dismisses investor suit against Barclays over unregistered VXX securities

Federal court stops action over unregistered securities claim.

By Matthew Sellers
Consumer sentiment plummets as tariff anxieties take hold
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 28, 2025
Consumer sentiment plummets as tariff anxieties take hold

Long-term inflation expectations leap to 32-year high while fears of layoffs registers worst reading since 2020.

By Bloomberg
SEC begins onboarding DOGE staff, Reuters reports
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 28, 2025
SEC begins onboarding DOGE staff, Reuters reports

The agency is establishing a liaison team to partner with the efficiency task force on requests for network, systems, and data access.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement, Bluespring add new RIA partners
NEWS RIAS MAR 28, 2025
Wealth Enhancement, Bluespring add new RIA partners

The acquisitive firms' latest deals extend their presence with experienced teams in Texas and Wisconsin.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone buyout fund closes years late, billions short of initial goals
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 28, 2025
Blackstone buyout fund closes years late, billions short of initial goals

The alternative investment giant expects fundraising to wrap around the end of the month, effectively taking twice as long as peers that closed in the past year.

By Bloomberg
What Americans actually want in an advisory relationship
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 28, 2025
What Americans actually want in an advisory relationship

New research unpacks the top traits clients look for in an advisor, why some advice may leave people dissatisfied, and the factors that fuel trust.

By Leo Almazora
Add Commonwealth Financial – a blockbuster – to the list of potential LPL targets
NEWS RIAS MAR 28, 2025
Add Commonwealth Financial – a blockbuster – to the list of potential LPL targets

Chatter about LPL, a behemoth, buying Commonwealth Financial Network, a boutique, has been building all week.

By Bruce Kelly