02/20/2023
BlackRock, Standard Chartered join talks at new debt roundtable
Participants include officials from creditor countries China, India, Saudi Arabia, the United States and other wealthy Group of Seven democracies
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02/20/2023
7 Most Popular Ways Americans are Trying to Build Wealth
The U.S. unemployment rate has been hovering at a low level for several years
02/16/2023
Elon Musk Donated $2 Billion Shares in Charity Last Year
Musk’s donations were made through a donor-advised fund, a type of charitable giving account that allows donors to contribute to the fund and recommend how the money should be distributed to charities over time.
02/15/2023
Companies Are Striking Out With Customers: Why CX Is Pivotal to Customer Retention and Where Companies Are Falling Short
The 5th Annual Broadridge CX and Communications survey uncovers correlation between consumer demand for an elevated communications experience and companies’ abilities to retain customers
02/14/2023
Investors Need To Prepare For Era Of 'Big Government,' BofA Says
The trends that will impact portfolios include the fact that the era of big government is back; the era of cheap money is over; and the ‘peace dividend’ has been spent.
02/14/2023
Canada Life, IGM Financial and Power Corporation of Canada Donate $125,000 in Support of Urgent Humanitarian Relief Efforts in Türkiye and Syria
Donations from employees of the Power group of companies will also be matched through corporate giving programs.
02/13/2023
Fixed Income Strategist: Pulling forward to push back
Since the beginning of the year, 10-year US Treasury yields have fallen by nearly 50 basis points and volatility has collapsed to levels not seen since June 2022.
02/13/2023
Goldman Sachs chief tells partners he should have cut jobs earlier
David Solomon admits to private meeting that media leaks are damaging bank
02/10/2023
Advisors are shifting service models from individuals to families
Majority of advisors moving toward new unified managed household model, Cerulli reports
02/10/2023
Two Male Private Equity Heads Aren’t Better Than One Woman
The pair will rotate the chairman and chief executive officer roles every year; not exactly governance best practice, even if the roles are better off separated.
02/10/2023
Bank of America reveals top retirement concerns amid inflation
Hardship distributions were also down, and used by a very slim minority — just 0.4% of savers turned to this method, down from 0.5% the previous quarter.
02/09/2023
US equity market looks unlikely to lead the global pivot in sentiment
This has now risen to 5.15%, in line with the most recent median estimate of 5.125% from top Fed officials.
02/09/2023
Truist sheds 5% of investment banking jobs on dealmaking slowdown
Truist offers retail and commercial banking, capital markets, asset and wealth management, insurance, and payments services, among others.
02/08/2023
Investors obsessing over AI is latest symptom of the 'Amazon disease': Morning Brief
The speed of the infatuation with AI, chatbots, and all associated "innovations" has been stunning.
02/07/2023
Bank of America CEO Moynihan pay falls in 2022
Bank of America is seeking to reward its best employees while keeping a lid on costs.
02/06/2023
Despite Inflation Fears and Higher Interest Rates, State Street Survey Finds More Than Two Thirds of Institutional Investors Continue to Grow Private Markets Allocations
Private equity expected to remain the most in-demand alternative asset class in the next two to three years
02/06/2023
State Street Global Advisors Survey: US Investors Remain Confident in Their Advisors' Ability to Navigate Market Volatility Despite Lingering Concerns About Investment Prospects for 2023
The survey found even with volatility in the market, 57% of US investors plan to keep their money ‘as is’ and stick to their long-term strategy.
02/03/2023
New Lincoln Financial Group study reports one in three Americans struggles financially, but goal-setting is a game-changer
Company recommends three specific goals to help consumers turn their finances around in the months ahead
02/03/2023
Bonds are back, says Allspring chief
Globally, we are seeing mid or high, single-digit returns and those numbers are starting to look very compelling,” says the bonds boss, combining an obvious delight with his more cautious nature.
01/31/2023
Overtrading risks damaging your portfolio
Asia performed well again last week and looks likely to continuing doing so aided by robust data, China re-opening, and reduced concerns about a significant tightening of monetary policies.