Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Why Hybrid TDFs Are Gaining Traction: PGIM
By Emily ZulzNet flows into hybrid TDFs have increased by over 400% in the past three years.
February 07, 2019
Fidelity Launches First Model Portfolios With ETFsThe two income-producing portfolios include active and passive mutual funds along with ETFs.
February 07, 2019
Global Fund Flows Had Worst Year Since 2011: Morningstar"Risk aversion was most evident among fixed income funds" in 2018, according to Morningstar.
February 07, 2019
A Sustainable Robo-Advisor That Wants to Redefine Corporate SuccessNewday favors companies that value employees and suppliers as much as their shareholders.
February 07, 2019
BB&T Buying SunTrust in Biggest Bank Merger of the DecadeCombination will create sixth-largest U.S. bank by assets; shareholders of BB&T will own 57% of the combined company.
February 07, 2019
JPMorgan Thrust Into Middle of Venezuela's Debt DisputeTrading in Venezuela's defaulted debt has grounded to a halt, a development that typically would prompt JPMorgan to yank the notes from its indexes.
February 06, 2019
5 Asset Management Predictions for the Next 7 YearsA new survey asked global asset managers about their expectations for financial performance and well-being across the sector.
February 06, 2019
US Banks Saved $21B in Taxes Last Year Due to Tax OverhaulDespite the savings, banks cut staff and reduced lending.