Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
SEC's Peirce on Reg BI: 'It's Important That We Move Forward'
By Melanie WaddellAt a Bipartisan Policy Center event, Peirce also cautions about the SEC's stance on Bitcoin ETF approval.
February 12, 2019
Schwab, Fidelity Both Make Big Moves on Commission-Free ETFsThe fund giants plan to push their commission-free offerings past the 500-fund mark and add iShares funds.
February 11, 2019
ETF Investors Need Advisors' Help: Inside ETFs PanelETFs put "industrial-strength institutional tools" in the hands of individual investors, says SPDR head Rory Tobin.
February 11, 2019
Vanguard CIO: Another Rate Hike, Then a 'Permanent Pause'After a June hike, Vanguard's forecast is pricing in a rate pause by the Fed.
February 11, 2019
Ric Edelman's List of Industries at RiskTechnology will eliminate or transform these industries by 2035 or sooner, Edelman says.
February 11, 2019
AssetMark Launches 'Bucketed' Framework for Retirement Clients: Portfolio ProductsMeanwhile, Catalyst Funds debuted a fund that invests in securities backed by assets like aircraft, student loans and mortgages.
February 08, 2019
Why Hybrid TDFs Are Gaining Traction: PGIMNet flows into hybrid TDFs have increased by over 400% in the past three years.
February 08, 2019
Inside ETFs Conference to Focus on 'Changing Times'The four-day conference will include many notable speakers including Ric Edelman, Joe Duran, Michael Lewis and Joe Montana.