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CFA Institute Sees Uptick in Female Test-Takers
By Melanie WaddellThe number of women taking the Chartered Financial Analyst exams has more than doubled and now accounts for nearly 40% of candidates.
August 01, 2019
SEC Hits Commonwealth for Failure to Disclose Revenue Sharing ConflictsThe regulator alleges the IBD breached its fiduciary duty by not disclosing $100 million obtained via a revenue-sharing deal tied to mutual funds.
July 30, 2019
Northern Trust Acquiring Digital Investment Platform for AdvisorsThe asset manager has entered into an agreement to acquire Belvedere Advisors, owner of Emotomy, an open-architecture digital advisor.
July 11, 2019
Florida Woman Charged in Nationwide Cryptocurrency SchemeThe "innocent appearance" of the fraudster "belies her true nature," William Galvin says.
July 09, 2019
Piper Jaffray, Sandler O'Neill Strike a DealMinneapolis-based Piper Jaffray is buying Sandler O'Neill and Partners of New York for $485 million in cash and stock.
June 28, 2019
Where Advisors Moved Money in Early 2019, in 2 ChartsDid advisors sit tight with portfolio selection after 2018 volatility? Envestnet found some interesting adjustments.
June 27, 2019
How to Protect Your Trademark — and Your BusinessWhat's in a name? A lot, and advisors must be vigilant in making sure no one tries to step on their rights.
June 18, 2019
US Renewable Energy Scored $57 Billion in Private Investment in 2018: ReportPrivate-sector investors are targeting renewable energy technologies, despite government and other hurdles, a trade group says. Also, Morgan Stanley launches new $10K minimum ESG portfolios.