BlackRock Launches Service to Include Annuities in 401(k) Plans
The asset management giant has signed up five sponsors in a new program aiming to provide a lifetime of retirement income.
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Get Ready for a Biotech M&A Comeback
RBC Capital, heartened by some billion-dollar-plus deals, sees a new buyout hunger in Big Pharma.
Ken Griffin Takes Fire Again Over Robinhood–GameStop Imbroglio
Social media explodes as a lawsuit charges he colluded with the brokerage to thwart meme investors.
Lawmakers Propose Portable Retirement Accounts Bill
The PRIA Act is intended to help Americans avoid losing retirement funds when changing jobs.
At Long Last, Dividends and Buybacks Are Starting to Pick Up
Companies, tightfisted on payouts since last year’s market wipeout, feel flush now, Credit Suisse says.
Twitter to Pay $809.5 Million to Settle Securities Fraud Lawsuit
The social media company was accused of concealing from investors its stagnant user growth and declining user engagement.
How Fed Tapering Will Slam Bond Buyers
No more bond buying, plus the government’s dwindling cash reservoir, will bring pain, says Natixis’ Lavorgna.
Op-Ed: The Green Gambit—Investing for Corporate Strategic Advantage in the Post-COVID-19 World
Alan Martinovich, with global management consultancy Arthur D. Little, says now is the time to make intentional moves that will drive green transformation.
Dutch APG Launches Sustainable Index Funds
The Netherlands’ largest pension provider and active investor advocate is dipping its toe in passive waters.
Why Wall Street Is Eyeing a Correction Coming Soon
Numerous strategists think things are getting dicey as we enter stocks’ lousiest month historically.
Former HeadSpin CEO Arrested in Alleged $80 Million Fraud
Manish Lachwani is accused of grossly overstating sales figures when courting investors.
Chairman of Dutch Asset Manager MN Steps Down
Chief Financial and Risk Officer Fleur Rieter has been named interim chair.
Job Posts Suggest Franklin Templeton Is Ramping Up Crypto Investing
The asset manager, which has over $1.55 trillion in AUM, is looking to hire a cryptocurrency trader and cryptocurrency analyst.
How to Make Money Investing in China, Crackdown Be Damned
The Beijing regime’s actions actually offer opportunities, argues EM ace Mark Mobius.
S&P Finds Little Evidence ‘Greenwashing’ Is Widespread
The firm says increased scrutiny of sustainable bonds is forcing issuers to substantiate ESG claims.