Fixed Income
News and analysis of fixed income markets including the key factors affecting performance such as interest rates, Federal Reserve policy and the state of the economy.
13 Misconceptions the Public Has About Advisors
By Bryce SandersMany clients may have a distorted idea of what your job is really like.
February 15, 2019
Record Grant-Making at Fidelity Charitable, National Philanthropic TrustLast year, Fidelity Charitable made some 1.3 million donor-recommended grants, totaling more than $5.2 billion.
February 15, 2019
10 Hot Investment Themes for 2019: Raymond JamesLarry Adam, CIO for the firm's private client group, looks at the economy and global asset classes.
February 15, 2019
Sales Practice Risk in the Digital Era, Part 1: Where We Are, Where We're GoingAdvisors must stay abreast of the evolving risks and requirements associated with selling practices, particularly those involving technology.
February 15, 2019
Execs Face Up to 5 Years in Prison for Lying to SEC: EnforcementMeanwhile, the SEC canceled the registration of an internet-based RIA who failed for three years to launch a website.
February 15, 2019
SEC Extends Comment Period on VA Summary Prospectus PlanA consumer advocate urges regulators to be "bold" in educating consumers on these "complex and potentially harmful" products.
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.