Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Execs Face Up to 5 Years in Prison for Lying to SEC: Enforcement
By Emily ZulzMeanwhile, the SEC canceled the registration of an internet-based RIA who failed for three years to launch a website.
February 14, 2019
4 Keys to Portfolio Success in a Low-Return WorldA portfolio strategist at BlackRock outlined how lower returns over the next 10 years will require a disciplined process.
February 14, 2019
ESG Funds Outperform in Growth and Returns in 2018: MorningstarThe number of ESG funds grew by 50%, while money gushed in.
February 14, 2019
Helping Underserved Clients Turn Income Into WealthDiversity advocate Lazetta Rainey Braxton tells ThinkAdvisor why she left her job advising HNWs to start an RIA.
February 14, 2019
SEC Risk Alert Highlights Transfer Agent SnafusOCIE exams of transfer agents that also served as paying agents found significant deficiencies.
February 13, 2019
ING Trusts: The Hot Trend in HNW Estate PlanningING trusts can generate significant savings both in income taxes and in overall transfer taxes.
February 13, 2019
Joe Montana Dishes on Investing and His NFL DaysThe Hall of Fame quarterback shared inside stories on teamwork, leadership, hard work and this year's Super Bowl at the Inside ETFs conference.
February 13, 2019
Top 10 Safest States for SeniorsTheSeniorList.com ranked states on risks to seniors like fraud, living alone and violent-injury deaths.