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The diverse parade of advisory clients
OPINION NOV 29, 2021
The diverse parade of advisory clients

What makes financial advisory work fun and interesting is how different the clients are, with different financial situations, needs and worries.

By Michael Broad
El-Erian says Fed should recognize inflation isn't transitory
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 29, 2021
El-Erian says Fed should recognize inflation isn't transitory

Allianz's chief economic adviser suggests the central bank 'ease your foot off the accelerator starting now.'

By Bloomberg
Keeping on top of compliance amid remote work
OPINION NOV 29, 2021
Keeping on top of compliance amid remote work

Many view firms' archiving and capture responsibilities as a costly and time-consuming burden, even though the possibilities provided by this treasure trove of information are massive.

By Robert Cruz
DOL's EBSA investigations, recoveries down from record in 2021
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 24, 2021
DOL's EBSA investigations, recoveries down from record in 2021

The Labor Department's Employee Benefits Security Administration recovered about $2.4 billion in fiscal 2021, down from $3.1 billion a year prior.

By Emile Hallez
Wealth apps get poor scores for client satisfaction: J.D. Power
FINTECH NOV 24, 2021
Wealth apps get poor scores for client satisfaction: J.D. Power

While wealth management firms are spending big on updates — with 31% introducing major feature updates this year — legacy technology and the complex array of services offered by wealth apps have presented unique challenges.

By Sean Allocca
Finra fines small B-D for misinformation in note sale
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 24, 2021
Finra fines small B-D for misinformation in note sale

WestPark Capital's information in the sale of $3.9 million worth of promissory notes was faulty, according to the regulator.

By Bruce Kelly
Fintech, direct indexing are bringing ESG into focus
FINTECH NOV 24, 2021
Fintech, direct indexing are bringing ESG into focus

Research shows technology and customization are helping investors deal with the lack of clarity in the ESG space.

By Jeff Benjamin
Maryland auto IRA to include retirement income, emergency savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 24, 2021
Maryland auto IRA to include retirement income, emergency savings

MarylandSaves will automatically make payments to account holders when they reach 'retirement age,' unless they specify otherwise.

By Emile Hallez
Biden bill provides tax cut for millionaires, hike for mega rich
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 24, 2021
Biden bill provides tax cut for millionaires, hike for mega rich

Joint Committee on Taxation data show that while millionaires collectively would pay a higher tax rate under the Build Back Better Act passed by the House, those earning at least $1 million would collectively pay $46.8 billion less in taxes.

By Bloomberg
Hospital group settles 403(b) lawsuit for $2 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 23, 2021
Hospital group settles 403(b) lawsuit for $2 million

Southcoast Hospitals Group is one of many retirement plan sponsors targeted last year in class-action litigation brought by law firm Capozzi Adler.

By Emile Hallez
Caregivers in the spotlight
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 23, 2021
Caregivers in the spotlight

November is National Family Caregivers Month, celebrating the more than 53 million people in the U.S. who currently provide unpaid care to a relative or friend.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RPA aggregators focused on convergence, consolidation and cooperation
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2021
RPA aggregators focused on convergence, consolidation and cooperation

Unlike any other industry event, the RPA Aggregator event had no agenda. All participants were focused on the defined-contribution industry’s biggest opportunities and challenges.

By Fred Barstein
CITs continue taking over in 401(k)s, but the change isn't always easy
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2021
CITs continue taking over in 401(k)s, but the change isn't always easy

CITs are on track to surpass mutual funds in target-date assets. Participants in 401(k)s that use CITs often stand to save a few basis points or more.

By Emile Hallez
Combatting senior abuse gets bipartisan backing
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 22, 2021
Combatting senior abuse gets bipartisan backing

The House Financial Services Committee approved by voice vote legislation to jump-start a state grant program. A backer is optimistic about its Senate prospects.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
5 ideas for holiday gifts for clients
OPINION NOV 22, 2021
5 ideas for holiday gifts for clients

Give things that are personal and positive. Personal demonstrates your thoughtfulness, and frankly, we all need as much positivity as we can get these days.

By Jeremy Jackson
SEC warns of widespread issues with robo-advice
FINTECH NOV 22, 2021
SEC warns of widespread issues with robo-advice

The agency issued a risk alert and deficiency letters to almost all of the robo-advisers examined, citing shortcomings in how the companies manage portfolios and disclose conflicts. The alert could signal future enforcement actions.

By Sean Allocca
Citi to hire 100 for push into digital assets
ALTERNATIVES NOV 22, 2021
Citi to hire 100 for push into digital assets

As part of the effort, the bank tapped Puneet Singhvi to be its new head of digital assets inside the institutional clients group.

By Bloomberg
Biden keeps Powell as Fed chief, names Brainard vice chair
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 22, 2021
Biden keeps Powell as Fed chief, names Brainard vice chair

The second four-year term for Jerome Powell rewards him for his work rescuing the economy from the pandemic and tasks him with protecting that recovery from surging prices.

By InvestmentNews
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — November 2021
FINTECH NOV 22, 2021
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — November 2021

This month’s #AdviserTech roundup includes Schwab’s announcement of a direct indexing initiative, Fidelity’s launch of real-time fractional share trading, and Addepar’s acquisition of AdvisorPeak.

By Michael Kitces
UBS nominates Colm Kelleher as next chairman
WIREHOUSES NOV 20, 2021
UBS nominates Colm Kelleher as next chairman

The former president of Morgan Stanley will stand for election to succeed Axel Weber at the Swiss bank's annual meeting in April.

By Bloomberg