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The executive director of Georgetown University’s Center for Financial Markets and Policy says the financial industry is navigating an era of unprecedented change. Here’s why he’s so excited about what’s next.

SEC commissioners Allison Herren Lee and Hester Peirce discussed ESG, digital assets, meme stocks and more during the 2021 Financial Markets Quality Conference, hosted by the Center for Financial Markets and Policy at Georgetown University.

The wealthtech provider could command a valuation of $8 billion to $10 billion.

Wealthfront is exploring a sale that could value the automated wealth manager at as much as $1.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Advisors scramble to help clients earn interest, but with rates set to rise in 2022, richer households could see their portfolios hit harder because of duration risk

In the wake of the regulator’s latest risk alert, compliance experts identify several steps advisors can take to stay clear of more cases and deficiencies.

Firms like J.P. Morgan Chase, Stash and M1 are aiming to serve clients with advice and new tools for all ages and income levels.

A nonprofit research group compiled a growing list of products amid the question of whether the deluge of information and resources will result in systemic change.

Automated investing services use misleading language in marketing materials and portfolio management is not meeting fiduciary requirements.

With no standard definition of what constitutes a socially responsible investment, the SEC is looking to police funds and protect investors.

When given ESG data, investors didn’t change their trading patterns.

With over 40 ESG ratings, 150 rankings and 450 indices, a lack of standardization and transparency means scores can vary depending on which company is providing the rating.

A college professor and investment firm partner views real estate and venture funding as a crucial means of building generational wealth.

The climate of late suggests bonds are losing their value as hedges.

It wasn't even close.

The series gives viewers an inside look at the decision making of athlete investors like Chris Paul, Allyson Felix and Travis Kelce

Here's what you missed this week in wealth management.

Investors might want to prepare for an extended bout of inflation, whether it comes or not.

The regulator asked Direxion to pull its own application the same day it was filed.

With today’s generation of home buyers so rooted in a digital world, how will the financial services industry need to change to meet their needs? What new consumer technology will they need to adopt to meet consumers where they are? How will those approaches differ from how things have been done historically in the industry? Join us in a discussion with Blend’s Founder, Nima Ghamsari as we chat through how banks and financial institutions need to think through these questions.