Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Understanding ESG Ratings: A Brief Primer From Celent
By Bernice Napach"There is no common standard for ESG reporting due to self-reporting by companies and data content providers each having their own ranking system in place," notes Celent.
August 06, 2018
Goldman Sachs Is Considering a Custody Offering for Crypto FundsA formal offering from Goldman Sachs would provide a credible backing for crypto funds and could attract more investors to the asset class.
August 03, 2018
Some Good News About Actively Managed FundsActively managed large-cap core equity funds in July experienced their best performance in nearly five years compared to their benchmarks, according to Merrill.
August 03, 2018
Liquid Alts Face Headwinds in Strong Stock Market: StudyMorningstar research finds that alternative mutual funds have yet to show their benefits.
August 02, 2018
Guess Who's Getting Richer From Higher Rates? (Probably Not You)Large lenders scoop up the biggest benefit of higher interest rates.
August 02, 2018
The Reach for Yield Finally Claims a Fund VictimGAM Holding AG froze assets after investors requested redemptions worth more than 10% of the fund.
August 02, 2018
Apple Becomes First U.S. Company to Hit $1 Trillion ValueApple's shares have almost tripled in price since its founder, Steve Jobs, died in 2011.
August 02, 2018
Recession Is Coming in 2 Years or Less: Adam ToozeThe professor and award-winning author tells ThinkAdvisor that Americans are getting dangerously complacent.