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Blockchain

Goldman Sachs, BNY Bring $7 Trillion Money Market to Blockchain

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The announcement comes just days after President Trump signed a law that introduces US-regulated stablecoins.

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Banking

Goldman’s ‘Midas Touch’ During Turbulent Quarter Delivers Record Trading Results

Goldman’s top line metrics — profit up 22% to $3.7 billion and total revenues up 15% to $14.6 billion — also bested analysts’ expectations.

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Banking

Inflation Data and Bank Earnings Kick Off a Crucial Test for Markets

The big US banks bested Q1 earnings expectations, and many observers expect big boosts to their Q2 trading desk revenues.

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Advisor Upside

What iCapital’s $820M Funding Means for Private Markets

The firm said the funding will go toward acquisitions and tech innovation.

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Banking

HSBC Waves Caution Flag for Wall Street Giants

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The bank downgraded JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America, citing a classic case of macroeconomic uncertainty.

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Markets

Improving S&P 500 Outlook Signals Revival of TINA Trade

The TINA trade has hit some snags in recent years, with bonds looking like a pretty swell alternative in an era of high interest rates.

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Markets

SPAC Comeback Draws Renewed Interest from Wall Street

According to SPACInsider data, there have been 58 SPAC offerings so far this year, one more than the total in all of 2024.

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Banking

Europe Delays Stricter Banking Rules to Keep ‘Level Playing Field’ With US Rivals

The new rules are part of the Basel III reforms that were introduced in 2017 and designed in response to the 2008 financial crisis.

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Advisor Upside

Morgan Stanley, American Funds Earn Top Rankings From Financial Advisors

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Fees and returns are important to advisors, but so are branding and customer service.

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Advisor Upside

Why Big Brokerages Like UBS, Goldman and JPMorgan Are Ditching Their Robo-Advisors

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A fundamental challenge for robo-advisors, at big brokerages and independent shops alike, has been the razor-thin margins.

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