Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Social Security Changes Could Help Widows: CRR
By Marlene SatterWidows over 65 are three times as likely to be poor as married women, the Center for Retirement Research says.
September 20, 2018
John Hancock Investments Seeks Bond-ETF PartnerThe Manulife unit is managing about $850 billion in assets.
September 20, 2018
Is Fixed Income ESG Investing the New Frontier?ESG investing goes beyond picking the right equities; fixed income ESG can round out an investors socially responsible portfolio.
September 20, 2018
US Investors Not Worried ESG Will Hinder Returns: SchrodersA Schroders study finds that sustainable investing is on the rise, particularly among younger investors.
September 19, 2018
BofA to Sell $20B Alt Operations to iCapitalThe sale will help Bank of America further simplify its operations.
September 19, 2018
BNY Mellon Launches New Fund Focused on Japan's 'Womenomics' InitiativeThe "Womenomics" initiative seeks to enhance economic growth in Japan through improved gender parity in the workforce.
September 19, 2018
Yields Surge on Rising Expectations of Fed Rate HikesTwo-year yields surge to decade highs as two hikes priced in; divide remains for peak rate as Fed sees 3.4%, market 2.8%.
September 19, 2018
Regulators Warn of Hurricane Florence-Related Scams"When a natural disaster strikes, it's not uncommon for scammers to rush in," said FINRA's Walsh, as self-regulator released Investor Alert.