Industry News

Displaying 35340 results
Prudential names new president of retail and advice business
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 26, 2025
Prudential names new president of retail and advice business

After leading the life insurance giant's brokerage business, the 25-year industry veteran will step up to oversee more than 2,800 financial advisors and fee-based planners.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advisors not chasing Chinese stock rally
NEWS RIAS FEB 26, 2025
Financial advisors not chasing Chinese stock rally

Chinese stocks are soaring despite President Trump's tariffs. Wealth managers, however, don't seem overly interested.

By Gregg Greenberg
Trump unveils plan to offer 'gold card' visas for $5 million to wealthy foreigners
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2025
Trump unveils plan to offer 'gold card' visas for $5 million to wealthy foreigners

The president's new scheme, set to launch in two weeks, would replace an existing program to let foreign affluent investors and their families gain permanent residence.

By Bloomberg
Why it may be time for advisors to shed their crypto skittishness
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 26, 2025
Why it may be time for advisors to shed their crypto skittishness

As a change in SEC leadership and enforcement signals a more crypto-friendly climate, two voices see a constructive picture forming for digital asset adoption.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera completes acquisition of Protective Life subsidiary CFGS
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 26, 2025
Cetera completes acquisition of Protective Life subsidiary CFGS

The deal adds roughly 350 financial professionals overseeing more than $12 billion in assets under administration and $4 billion in AUM to Cetera's network.

By Leo Almazora
Ellevest exits robo-advice business, transfers assets to Betterment
NEWS RIAS FEB 26, 2025
Ellevest exits robo-advice business, transfers assets to Betterment

The move marks a pivotal strategic shift for the women-focused investment advisory firm and top-growing RIA.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone raises $5.6B for latest energy transition fund
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 26, 2025
Blackstone raises $5.6B for latest energy transition fund

The alternative asset giant is betting on governments to continue their embrace of cleaner energy even as Trump and global conflicts put oil and gas back in focus.

By Bloomberg
Merchant and Mesirow beef up tax planning capabilities
NEWS RIAS FEB 26, 2025
Merchant and Mesirow beef up tax planning capabilities

Merchant's latest partnership with an established CPA firm and Mesirow's new strategic hire, an alum of Corient, enhance advisors' abilities to support tax planning in their networks.

By Leo Almazora
New name enters national RIA space as $7.7B firm rebrands
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2025
New name enters national RIA space as $7.7B firm rebrands

It's the latest in a line of wealth management firms that have changed names.

By Steve Randall
Hurkman is the new human in charge of AI at Savvy Wealth
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2025
Hurkman is the new human in charge of AI at Savvy Wealth

Fintech expert becomes tech-driven advisory firm's first CTO.

By Steve Randall
Will Nvidia earnings be a catalyst for a renewed rally?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2025
Will Nvidia earnings be a catalyst for a renewed rally?

Global stocks gain as investors nervously await report.

By Bloomberg
Traders pile into tariff-induced bond market bet
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2025
Traders pile into tariff-induced bond market bet

Expectation of possible economic slowdown is driving hedging behavior.

By Bloomberg
CFTC to base fines on cooperation of wrongdoers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2025
CFTC to base fines on cooperation of wrongdoers

Self-reporting will be among the factors that would slash penalties.

By Bloomberg
Copper could be the next metal hit by tariffs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2025
Copper could be the next metal hit by tariffs

Trump has ordered officials to examine the possibilities.

By Bloomberg
Retirement plan provider Human Interest unveils industry-leading service pledge
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2025
Retirement plan provider Human Interest unveils industry-leading service pledge

The digital-first 401(k) provider says it is "raising the bar" with timely action on customer inquiries, contributions, and distributions.

By Leo Almazora
Gen AI keeps winning more advisors
NEWS FINTECH FEB 25, 2025
Gen AI keeps winning more advisors

The CFP Board today issued an ethics guide for generative AI, coinciding with a separate report showing that most advisors are using the technology in some way.

By Emile Hallez
SEC reportedly cutting regional director roles as DOGE efforts continue
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 25, 2025
SEC reportedly cutting regional director roles as DOGE efforts continue

Inside sources report rising internal concerns at the federal securities agency amid the unit's unrelenting campaign to cull inefficiencies across government.

By Leo Almazora
Big tech tumbles into correction zone with Tesla leading losses
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 25, 2025
Big tech tumbles into correction zone with Tesla leading losses

Collective weakness in the Magnificent Seven has sent US stocks tumbling and volatility spiking, reversing earlier post-election exuberance.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley’s 'key driver' is wealth management, analyst notes
NEWS FINTECH FEB 25, 2025
Morgan Stanley’s 'key driver' is wealth management, analyst notes

The wirehouse's "strong investment in technology and AI has improved financial advisor productivity," KBW's David Konrad said.

By Bruce Kelly
Elevation Point extends growth agenda with Triton Wealth partnership
NEWS RIAS FEB 25, 2025
Elevation Point extends growth agenda with Triton Wealth partnership

The $3.5 billion RIA has taken the next step in its 2025 deal calendar with a strategic minority investment in Minnesota.

By Leo Almazora