Capital markets

Despite the slight decline last year, researchers expect global growth of 38% by 2027.

Many advisors use real estate investment trusts to hedge against inflation while also providing steady dividend income. But private funds still provoke skepticism.

The rating agency's release ESG credit indicators for states and territories last year was blasted by GOP officials for being politicized, vague, and confusing.

The firms are increasingly seeking to integrate generative artificial intelligence into their products, and banks are potentially interested customers. But such efforts are costly, the risks are high and "they want to make sure that they get it right," experts say.

The strong market thus far in 2023 has some concerned about a possible sell off.

Naratil thinks Lightyear Capital can offer the capital and expertise firms need on their way to IPOs.

Advisors identified the SEC's new marketing rule as the "hottest" regulatory topic for the third year in a row.

Family offices have joined strategic buyers and private equity companies in competing for M&A deals.

Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF offers guarantee against losses but also places limit on gains.

After substantial expansion under two earlier outside investors, the hybrid RIA is targeting double-digit gains with a new strategic partner.

Earnings are under scrutiny as the financial industry thins out its ranks to cope with a slowdown in deals and pays more on deposits.

The plaintiffs plan to argue the current system deprives them of their right to a jury trial in cases involving securities allegations.

The broker-dealer self-regulator said the shortfall is partly the result of increased spending on staff coupled with a decline in the value of its investment portfolio.

The agency views the capital providers as a governance risk, and it says there are industrywide social concerns about enforcement cases and cybersecurity.

The principals at Legend Venture Partners stand accused of making millions by offering shares in pre-IPO companies without disclosing markups to investors.

Among the respondents who work with financial planners, about 7 out of 10 said they have high hopes for 2023. For those without planners, the figure fell to 42%.

The Investment Adviser Association contends federal regulators have not taken into account the likely onerous cumulative effects of their proposals on cybersecurity, outsourcing and data security.

Despite macroeconomic challenges and a decade of record deal volumes, Cerulli Associates says the channel remains ripe for further investments.

The SEC accused the famed investment management firm of providing a faulty formula to a subadministrator responsible for calculating its fee waivers.

CEO Peter Mallouk says more growth is on the way for his firm after the private equity-backed company unveiled its second billion-dollar deal of the year.