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Principal launches strategic review after settlement with Elliott
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 23, 2021
Principal launches strategic review after settlement with Elliott

The activist investor reportedly is pushing Principal to focus more on its wealth management operations and less on the life insurance business.

Robinhood, Citadel CEOs spar with lawmakers over retail trading
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 18, 2021
Robinhood, Citadel CEOs spar with lawmakers over retail trading

At a Financial Services Committee hearing, House Democrats pressed the leaders of Robinhood and Citadel on whether they're profiting at the expense of retail investors

‘Roaring Kitty’ sued for fraud over GameStop rise
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 18, 2021
‘Roaring Kitty’ sued for fraud over GameStop rise

Keith Gill, a Massachusetts CFA and one of the influential voices pushing GameStop on social media, was hit by a lawsuit accusing him of misrepresenting himself as an amateur investor.

Robinhood’s ties to hedge funds still not clear, Warren says
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 17, 2021
Robinhood’s ties to hedge funds still not clear, Warren says

Ahead of a House hearing Thursday with the company's CEO, the Massachusetts senator accused Robinhood of having inadequate cash on hand to manage a trading surge.

AIG is seeing interest in life and retirement business
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2021
AIG is seeing interest in life and retirement business

The company said that year that it would separate the life and retirement unit from its sprawling property-casualty operation, furthering the dismantling of the insurance giant.

Wells Fargo gets Fed nod for overhaul plan
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 17, 2021
Wells Fargo gets Fed nod for overhaul plan

Fed officials reportedly privately signaled the bank that they accept its proposal for overhauling risk management and governance, which would move Wells a step closer to getting the cap on its assets lifted.

Bitcoin exceeds $51,000 for first time
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 17, 2021
Bitcoin exceeds $51,000 for first time

The largest cryptocurrency rose almost 6% Wednesday, following a fivefold surge in the past year, after MicroStrategy said Tuesday it would sell $600 million of bonds to buy more Bitcoin.

Surprise tax bills, credits await as IRS filing season begins
RETIREMENT TAX FEB 12, 2021
Surprise tax bills, credits await as IRS filing season begins

Some people could benefit from filing quickly this tax season, as Congress works on another round of stimulus checks, while others may benefit from holding off.

Wall Street gets shorter SEC leash
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 11, 2021
Wall Street gets shorter SEC leash

Agency says it will make it harder for financial firms to obtain waivers from knock-on sanctions when they settle enforcement cases.

Goldman Sachs sells its first ESG bonds
INVESTING ESG FEB 11, 2021
Goldman Sachs sells its first ESG bonds

Strong investor demand for sustainable investments pushes offering at the last minute up by $50 million to $800 million.