John Hancock Funds is changing the names of two of its funds. The John Hancock Sovereign Bond Fund is changing its name to the John Hancock Bond Fund, and the John Hancock Global Rx Fund is changing its name to the John Hancock Global Health Sciences Fund. The changes were approved by the board of trustees of each fund. The investment objectives of both funds will remain unchanged.
The SEC is now focused on "quality of cases versus quantity," the SEC chairman said during a discussion held as part of the 2026 FINRA Annual Conference.
Oppenheimer said it had calculated its potential liability in its cash sweeps lawsuit at more than $440 million. Rather than face a jury, it's settling the class action lawsuit.
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Financial planning can be complex to regular investors. Advisors shared the analogies and stories that bring ideas into focus with clients and prospects.
At their institutional investor day, Charles Schwab executives say they see a huge opportunity in arranging securities-backed loans for firms in its RIA network.
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