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06:43 AM 2d ago
Markets

Largest hedge funds trail smaller rivals by 100 bps in H1 2026

Canoe Intelligence data shows the top 100 funds returned 6.0% versus 7.0% for the broader index, with multi-manager platforms showing resilience durin

06:38 AM 2d ago
Markets

Rates at 7.4% split housing market: sales slump, rentals surge

New data from Redfin, Zillow, and Realtor.com show a widening gap between for-sale and rental markets, reshaping investor strategy.

06:34 AM 2d ago
Regulation

Wells Fargo and Merrill to Pay $4.4M Over Excessive Equity Trade Commissions

State regulators found unreasonable charges on 256,000 small-dollar trades, with restitution and fines totaling $4.4 million.

06:33 AM 2d ago
Retirement

F&G Survey: 51% of Pre-Retirees Plan Semi-Retirement, Advisors Face New Demands

New data shows a majority of Americans 50+ are redefining retirement, with Gen X feeling least prepared and seeking guaranteed income.

05:25 PM 3d ago
Retirement

Trump Account rules in flux as midterms loom, Focus planning chief warns

Jeffrey Levine says 529 plans remain the better college-savings vehicle, while political uncertainty clouds the future of the new accounts.

04:26 PM 3d ago
RIAs

Mercer Advisors refinances $1.9B in debut syndicated loan, eyes M&A

The Denver-based RIA cuts interest costs by 175 basis points, joining peers in tapping public debt markets to fund growth.

03:25 PM 3d ago
Fintech

DeepVest adds PlanLab planning module; Docupace revamps platform; Focus taps Nevis AI

Three fintech moves: DeepVest's new planning tool, Docupace's data-centric rebuild, and Focus Financial's AI partnership.

02:03 PM 3d ago
RIAs

RIA M&A volume slips 17% in Q3 as mega-deals hit record share

DeVoe & Company reports 77 Q3 transactions, with sellers above $5B setting a new annual record by September.

01:58 PM 3d ago
Wirehouses

Shook Research rebrands as Veritant, plans new Forbes advisor list by year-end

The consultancy behind Forbes' advisor rankings returns under a new name after a $6 million payment scandal suspended the lists through 2026.

12:01 PM 3d ago
Practice

Advisors who showcase advanced credentials win more referrals, IWI survey finds

New research from the Investments & Wealth Institute shows that clients who are aware of their advisor's designations are more likely to refer others

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By the numbers

A snapshot of the week in wealth-management M&A, recruiting, regulation and retirement flows.
$1.4B
▲ +12%
in advisor assets moved this week
Movers tracker · Oct 19
14
▲ +3
private-credit funds under SEC review
Regulation desk
$4T
▲ +0.6%
rollover wave coming out of 401(k)s by 2030
Retirement desk
11.6x
▼ −0.4
avg EBITDA multiple, RIA M&A
Deals desk