FA News

FPA Supports CFP Board Standards Delay

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The Financial Planning Association says the delay will give advisors needed time to comply with new Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics.

Former REIT Mogul Nick Schorsch Will Pay $60M To Settle Fraud Charges

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The SEC charged AR Capital and Schorsch with violating antifraud provisions and falsifying books and records.

Unlicensed Tennessee Broker Charged For Involvement With Woodbridge Ponzi Scheme

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The SEC alleges that Henry J. "Trae" Wieniewitz illegally sold Woodbridge and 1 Global securities.

Peter Thiel Says Elizabeth Warren Is Most 'Dangerous' Candidate

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Thiel told Fox News that Warren poses the most serious challenge for President Trump.

FlexShares Launches Trio Of Factor ETFs

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All three products rely on a quality screen to limit volatility.

America's Hottest Shale Play Is Slowing Down

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The Permian Basin shale boom is already starting to wane.

Wells Fargo Earnings: Net Interest Income Lowest Since 2016

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Declining interest rates are having an impact on the financial sector's earnings reports.

Facebook Libra Senate Hearing: Digital Coin Draws Tough Questions

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Several senators took aim at Facebook's plan to launch its own digital token.

WTO Issues Mixed Ruling Over U.S. Duties For Cheap Chinese Goods

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The WTO approved the policy underlying the application of duties on imports from China.

Powell Maintains Fed Pledge To Act To Sustain U.S. Expansion

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Powell reiterated language suggesting that the Fed will lower interest rates this summer.

Ackman's London-Listed Pershing Square Gets Its Own Activist

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Ackman's Pershing Square is getting a taste of its own medicine from activist investors.

Mercer Advisors Acquires Physicians Financial Advisors

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The addition strengthens the Denver-based RIA’s presence in Southern California.

A Leveraged Loan Collapses And Reveals Key Risk In Credit Market

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Clover Technologies took loans to pay dividends to private investors.

Medicare For All Vs. Obamacare 2.0 Becomes Lightning Rod In Primary

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Healthcare benefits and costs take center stage as the race for Democrat nomination heats up.

Fidelity Takes Aim At Vanguard With New Low-Cost Funds

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Fidelity says its five new core index mutual funds cost less than comparable Vanguard funds.

Retail, Factory Data Show U.S. Growth Solid As Fed Weighs Cut

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As questions mount about the health of the global economy, U.S. growth is strong, but slowing.

Wells Fargo Says Big Rush To Bonds Has `Gotten Ahead Of Itself'

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WE;;s Fargo analysts warn of rising risks in the U.S. bond markets.

Sudden Jump In Hedge-Fund Exposure Flashes Warning For Equities

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In what may signal a downturn, hedge funds have poured into U.S. equities recently.

Central Bankers Are Sick Of Rescuing The World Economy Alone

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Central bankers argue that political leaders need to do more to help shore up the global economy.

Don't Bail On Stocks Says $357 Billion Manager Eyeing Inflation

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Exiting equities now may mean investors miss out on another leg up and see their assets eroded by inflation.