Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
China Will Win Trade War With US: Invesco's Hooper
By Bernice NapachInvesco's chief global strategist explains that China's undemocratic government "can play the long game."
February 15, 2019
Execs Face Up to 5 Years in Prison for Lying to SEC: EnforcementMeanwhile, the SEC canceled the registration of an internet-based RIA who failed for three years to launch a website.
February 15, 2019
SEC Extends Comment Period on VA Summary Prospectus PlanA consumer advocate urges regulators to be "bold" in educating consumers on these "complex and potentially harmful" products.
February 15, 2019
JPMorgan to Use Digital Coin to Accelerate Corporate PaymentsThe biggest U.S. bank said it developed a prototype digital coin based on blockchain technology.
February 14, 2019
4 Keys to Portfolio Success in a Low-Return WorldA portfolio strategist at BlackRock outlined how lower returns over the next 10 years will require a disciplined process.
February 14, 2019
ESG Funds Outperform in Growth and Returns in 2018: MorningstarThe number of ESG funds grew by 50%, while money gushed in.
February 14, 2019
Helping Underserved Clients Turn Income Into WealthDiversity advocate Lazetta Rainey Braxton tells ThinkAdvisor why she left her job advising HNWs to start an RIA.
February 14, 2019
SEC Risk Alert Highlights Transfer Agent SnafusOCIE exams of transfer agents that also served as paying agents found significant deficiencies.