Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Cryptocurrency Crash Hits a New Low
By Eric LamDigital assets have lost about $600 billion since January peak; SEC's postponed decision on Bitcoin-backed ETF inspired the latest downturn.
August 08, 2018
7 Financial Services Jobs for Non-Quants and Non-TechiesThese jobs do not require quantitative analysis or coding skills.
August 06, 2018
Understanding ESG Ratings: A Brief Primer From Celent"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
Rise in Home Prices Slowest in 4 Years, Mortgage Report ShowsARMs borrowers have experienced monthly mortgage payment increases.
August 06, 2018
Defiance ETFs Launches Virtual Reality ETF: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Swell Investing introduced an ESG portfolio of 400 public equities diversified across sectors.
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.