Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
FSOC Proposes Changes to Nonbank SIFI Designation
By Elizabeth FestaFSOC is proposing that decisions about which companies get the nonbank SIFI designation go through a cost-benefit analysis.
March 06, 2019
An Opportunity Zone Fund Checklist for AdvisorsHow to assess these funds while IRS regulations still need to be finalized.
March 05, 2019
Democrats Introduce Bill to Tax Stocks, Bonds, DerivativesLawmakers argue the bill would generate billions in revenue while reducing inequality and market volatility.
March 05, 2019
Life Insurers Play Vital Investing Role in US Economy: ChamberThe business group points out that life insurers do helpful little things. Like stabilzing markets...
March 04, 2019
The 15 Most Overpaid CEOs of Public CompaniesThe most overpaid execs on this list underperformed the S&P 500 over the last four years.
March 04, 2019
A London Fund Manager Explains the Realities of BrexitJ O Hambro's Clive Beagles discussed how the uncertainty surrounding the U.K.'s exit from the EU is affecting markets.
March 04, 2019
State Street Announces Changes to 2 High Yield Bond ETFs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, United Capital added SpiderRock And iCapital Network strategies to its investment platform.
March 04, 2019
MSCI Set to Quadruple Weightings of Chinese A SharesThe change will provide U.S. and other investors greater exposure to stocks that trade only in China.