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With the extreme swings in the market over the last few weeks, several of Putnam’s senior fixed-income managers shared their insights on the bond markets.
March 31, 2020
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Three things business owners need to know about the CARES Act
The CARES Act has multiple provisions to help small businesses and employees weather the economic downturn.
April 2, 2020
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Capital Markets Outlook | Q2 2020
Markets wrestle with policy versus the pandemic
We are looking for progress in public health and credit market indicators as policy responds to the economic shock surrounding the pandemic and efforts to contain it.
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Advisor Tech Tips
Talking volatility: arm yourself with data from FundVisualizer
As day-to-day realities of life with coronavirus take root, concerns about the financial implications of the pandemic are top of mind for Americans.
April 6, 2020
Headlines you need to know this week — April 7, 2020
Regulation Best Interest on track The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation Best Interest is expected to be implemented on time, according to a recent report. The new rule, which governs retail financial advice and sets a fiduciary standard, will take effect on June 30, 2020.
Monitoring pandemic-related fraud Security regulators are watching for pandemic-related financial fraud. With significant market volatility, and economic turmoil, worried investors may be vulnerable to financial abuse. State regulators are also working with federal agencies.
Sustainable investing trends likely to continue The growing interest in sustainable investing is expected to continue. In 2019, sustainable funds outperformed their peers, according to Morningstar research. The study found that 35% of the funds ranked in the top quartile, and 66% in the top half. Flows into sustainable funds quadrupled in 2019. Recent data point to a spike in performance since the pandemic.
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