Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
SEC Approves Rules Helping Advisors Buy, Sell Bonds
By Bernice NapachThe new rules, proposed by FINRA and MSRB, require the disclosure of pricing for trading of individual bonds.
November 21, 2016
Trump Victory Changes Financial Services Leaders, PrioritiesDonald Trump's victory in the presidential election is ushering in sweeping change across the financial services spectrum.
November 21, 2016
Fidelity Says Abigail Johnson to Succeed Father as ChairmanAbigail Johnson will also remain CEO of Fidelity -- a title she's held since 2014.
November 21, 2016
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q3 Earnings, 2016After two weak quarters, the financial sector begins to see better results.
November 21, 2016
Janus Launches Firm’s First Actively Managed ETF: Top Portfolio ProductsAlso, SSGA announces changes to indexes of two SPDR ETFs.
November 21, 2016
Last Best Chance for Fixing Roads and Refinancing DebtI suggest that the U.S. issue bonds that mature in 50 or 100 years, and given Washington gridlock, something positive may result.
November 18, 2016
SEC’s White Warns: ‘Serious Mistake’ to Weaken Securities RulesSEC Chairwoman warned that the agency must not retreat from tougher regulation and enforcement.
November 18, 2016
Wealthy Investors Show a Trump Bump in Confidence: UBS PollUBS polled 1,200 affluent and HNW investors in October then after the election to determine changes in mindset.