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Federal Reserve Snaps Up Bond ETFs: What’s Next?

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For now, it seems likely the Fed won’t buy other assets via ETFs to help bolster the economy.

Longer Lockdowns Risk ‘Cascade of Losses,’ Bank Watchdog Says

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A third or fourth month of coronavirus lockdowns could cause a wave of business failures, says one government official.

Bears Stampede Out Of High-Yield ETFs With Fed Backstop In Play

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The central bank’s purchases so far have been concentrated in certain high-grade funds.

One-Third Of America’s Record Unemployment Payout Hasn’t Arrived

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Policies struggle to cope with the unprecedented wave of layoffs.

DOL Sends Final Fiduciary Rule To White House For Approval

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The original DOL rule requiring retail investment advisors to act as fiduciaries was struck down in court last year.

Franklin CEO Has ‘Zero Tolerance’ For Racism After Cooper Firing

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The financial industry wants to be viewed as being more socially responsible even as it struggles to diversity its ranks.

Why Confusion Still Reigns Over PPP Loan Forgiveness

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Endless updates from the Treasury Department and SBA are confounding accountants.

Gen Z Needs Guidance Setting Financial Habits

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Advisors don't know much about young people who are just starting their work and savings lives, Morningstar reports.

Wall Street Sends Wine, Masks To Clients With Steakhouses Closed

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Wall Street investment funds won’t let a pandemic and riots stop them from wooing clients.

IRS Fails To Pursue Thousands Of Rich Tax Cheats, Watchdog Says

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More than 879,000 high-income people failed to pay $45.7 billion from 2014 to 2016, an inspector general report said.

SEI, American Funds Launch New Strategies Aimed At Independent Advisors

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The new offering is designed for independent advisors, SEI says.

Making The Pandemic A Pro Bono Moment

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Morton Capital has launched a program offering free financial planning to community members.

More Americans Want Life Insurance, But Many Don’t Know What It Does

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More men are interested in buying life insurance than are women.

Marriage Breakups May Skyrocket Due To Pandemic, Divorce Attorney Says

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A wave of divorces would place greater demands on financial advisors, she said.

Pandemic Brings Death To Forefront For Advisors And Clients

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Death has always been a touchy issue for clients and advisors. Now the topic is unavoidable.

Oppenheimer To Acquire Calif. Investment Bank Brandis Tallman

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San Francisco-based Brandis specializes in the underwriting and placement of municipal debt for California issuers.

Ritholtz Wealth CEO Defends Big RIAs' PPP Loans, Calls It 'Nobody's Business'

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Critics say large RIAs shouldn't be taking PPP loans, but CEO Josh Brown likened them to regular bank loans.

Opportunity Zone Investors Among Beneficiaries Of Pandemic Relief

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QOZ deadline extensions could make the program more enticing to some investors.

Commonwealth Adds Father-Son Team With $230M In Assets

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Fred and Sean Buckley are bringing their Ohio-based firm to Commonwealth from Securities America.