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CRM provider Wealthbox gets $31 million infusion
FINTECH MAR 09, 2022
CRM provider Wealthbox gets $31 million infusion

Frontier Growth is taking a minority equity stake in the Rhode Island-based fintech.

By InvestmentNews
Biden aims for coordinated approach to overseeing crypto
ALTERNATIVES MAR 09, 2022
Biden aims for coordinated approach to overseeing crypto

The White House executive order is the first attempt at coordinating the government's strategy, although it falls short of providing a clear direction on regulation.

By Bloomberg
ESG-reporting startup gets $7 million in seed funding
FINTECH MAR 09, 2022
ESG-reporting startup gets $7 million in seed funding

ESGgo will monitor and eventually help improve companies' disclosures.

By InvestmentNews
Avoiding the post-transition blues
OPINION MAR 09, 2022
Avoiding the post-transition blues

8 tips to help advisers enjoy a less stressful experience during and after a move.

By Barbara Herman
Pelosi's portfolio performance now wrapped in an ETF
EQUITIES MAR 08, 2022
Pelosi's portfolio performance now wrapped in an ETF

Retail investors can now benefit from the inside scoop right along with the 18-term U.S. representative.

By Jeff Benjamin
Onramp Invest regroups after layoffs
ALTERNATIVES MAR 08, 2022
Onramp Invest regroups after layoffs

The San Diego-based firm reassured clients and investors about the viability of the company moving forward in a blog post Monday, and sent a heartfelt message to the 18 employees that were let go.

By Sean Allocca
More consolidation to come for Wells Fargo Advisors?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
More consolidation to come for Wells Fargo Advisors?

No details about closing branches or offices of Wells Fargo Advisors locations were included in the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra fines Deutsche Bank $2 million for failing to get best prices for customer orders
EQUITIES MAR 08, 2022
Finra fines Deutsche Bank $2 million for failing to get best prices for customer orders

Best execution has become a regulatory priority for Finra and the SEC in the wake of the January 2021 GameStop trading frenzy.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
One super OSJ affiliated with LPL acquires another
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 08, 2022
One super OSJ affiliated with LPL acquires another

Gateway Financial Partners in Connecticut is buying Wisconsin-based Advisors’ Pride.

By InvestmentNews
Creating connections: How answering the 'why' can attract prospects
OPINION MAR 08, 2022
Creating connections: How answering the 'why' can attract prospects

Often advisers have a backstory or personal connection that allows them to understand the needs of their core clientele, and that 'why' is where they get the chance to set themselves apart.

By Kristine McManus
Morgan Stanley CEO says workers staying despite office push
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
Morgan Stanley CEO says workers staying despite office push

CEO James Gorman says the firm has seen relatively few departures in the wake of the pandemic. In contrast, he says the bank received about 500,000 job applications last year.

By Bloomberg
Robinhood plans spending account service alongside new cash card
FINTECH MAR 07, 2022
Robinhood plans spending account service alongside new cash card

The new account will be free; it will include a feature for automatically investing a percentage or standard dollar amount from paychecks, as well an early deposit feature that will let users receive their income up to two days early.

By Bloomberg
SEC charges barred adviser with fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2022
SEC charges barred adviser with fraud

David Schamens, who was barred back in 1992 for lying to retail investors, solicited investments in a pooled investment vehicle, but used the money for personal expenses and to repay previous investors, according to the SEC.

By InvestmentNews
New retirement guide focuses on longevity, inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2022
New retirement guide focuses on longevity, inflation

J.P. Morgan Asset Management says that advisers should plan for 35 years in retirement for clients, rather than the previous 30 years, as average life expectancy continues to increase.

By Mary Beth Franklin
SEC promises not to play ‘gotcha’ in early days of new marketing rule
RIA NEWS MAR 07, 2022
SEC promises not to play ‘gotcha’ in early days of new marketing rule

Even with a long runway — the rule became effective last May 4 with an implementation deadline of Nov. 4 — getting ready for the measure has become a top compliance worry for advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Despite the hype, future of advice is hybrid: Vanguard
FINTECH MAR 07, 2022
Despite the hype, future of advice is hybrid: Vanguard

According to a new study published by The Vanguard Group Inc., the vast majority of advised clients aren't interested in totally digital advice.

By Sean Allocca
TCW partners with iCapital to improve access to its alts offerings
ALTERNATIVES MAR 07, 2022
TCW partners with iCapital to improve access to its alts offerings

The asset manager will use customized technology from iCapital to facilitate its clients' use of its offerings of alternative investments.

By InvestmentNews
LPL adds $280 million team from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2022
LPL adds $280 million team from Wells Fargo

Richard DeYoung and Jessica Boehm opened their new firm, Highland Wealth Partners, in The Woodlands, Texas, and affiliated with LPL's Strategic Wealth Services.

By InvestmentNews
UBS has $200 million exposure to Russian assets in loans to rich
WIREHOUSES MAR 07, 2022
UBS has $200 million exposure to Russian assets in loans to rich

The Swiss bank also identified 'a small number' of wealth management clients who were sanctioned in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

By Bloomberg
The future of the 401(k) lies with small           businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2022
The future of the 401(k) lies with small businesses

The number of small businesses is growing, in some part due to unhappy workers leaving jobs to set up shop on their own. That has led to more startup 401(k) plans.

By Emile Hallez