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Market volatility focuses attention back on inflation risks
NEWS RIAS MAY 14, 2021
Market volatility focuses attention back on inflation risks

The historic government spending, combined with wage pressures, could be the catalyst for runaway inflation, according to experts. The S&P 500 Index, which is still up 9.5% from the start of the year, fell by nearly 4% early this week.

By Jeff Benjamin
InvestmentNews is six-time finalist for business journalism awards
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 14, 2021
InvestmentNews is six-time finalist for business journalism awards

The publication was cited for overall editorial excellence, best commentary, best work by a single author, and art direction.

By InvestmentNews
5 myths about using donor-advised funds for impact investing
NEWS OPINION MAY 14, 2021
5 myths about using donor-advised funds for impact investing

In fact, some of the largest DAF providers in the country have made significant strides over the past three years to offer donors greater flexibility to choose investments aligned with their personal values and philanthropic intent.

By Scott Nance
SEC charges Texas RIA with fraud
NEWS RIAS MAY 14, 2021
SEC charges Texas RIA with fraud

Knight Nguyen Investments and its owner claimed to be experts in alternative investments.

By InvestmentNews
Wealth gap, emergency savings lead Senate committee hearing
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 13, 2021
Wealth gap, emergency savings lead Senate committee hearing

Panelists testified that more must be done to help retirement savings, including emergency savings and student-debt management services. It might also mean passing legislation to discourage workers from prematurely cashing out their 401(k) balances.

By Emile Hallez
ESG options in 401(k)s could boost contributions, Schroders finds
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 13, 2021
ESG options in 401(k)s could boost contributions, Schroders finds

Ninety percent of plan participants who are aware of ESG choices said they invest in them.

By InvestmentNews
U.S. Capital Advisors acquires $1.4 billion RIA
NEWS RIAS MAY 13, 2021
U.S. Capital Advisors acquires $1.4 billion RIA

The company will merge Legacy One Financial Advisors into a subsidiary, USCA RIA, and rename the merged entity U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors.

By InvestmentNews
Fired rep admits stealing $600,000 from elderly client
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 13, 2021
Fired rep admits stealing $600,000 from elderly client

The broker, Matthew Clason, transferred more than $668,000 from the victim’s investment accounts into a joint bank account and then took most of it, according to the Department of Justice. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

By Bruce Kelly
Average retirement balances hit record in Q1: Fidelity
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 13, 2021
Average retirement balances hit record in Q1: Fidelity

Year-over-year values are up more than 30% across more than 30 million IRAs, 401(k) and 403(b) accounts.

By InvestmentNews
Federated Hermes takes advisers to school on ESG
NEWS EQUITIES MAY 13, 2021
Federated Hermes takes advisers to school on ESG

The company's new Responsible Investing Institute taps into the growing appeal of ESG investing by giving financial advisers a road map to building portfolios and working with clients. Beyond the courses, the curriculum also include podcasts.

By Jeff Benjamin
UBS adviser managing $150 million in Florida moves to LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 13, 2021
UBS adviser managing $150 million in Florida moves to LPL

Jeffrey Schiffman joins the firm’s employee unit in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

By InvestmentNews
Congress, stop the madness and eliminate RMDs
NEWS IRA ALERT MAY 13, 2021
Congress, stop the madness and eliminate RMDs

The proposed SECURE 2.0 legislation seeks to raise the age for required minimum distributions, but that will create more problems than it solves.

By Ed Slott
Gary Gensler uses political savvy for strong start at SEC
NEWS OPINION MAY 12, 2021
Gary Gensler uses political savvy for strong start at SEC

The SEC chair deftly handled four hours of questioning from lawmakers, including a query about Reg BI. He showed he’s a deft politician who will be able to guide policy in a direction he favors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morningstar expands analysis of ESG commitments by asset managers
NEWS ESG MAY 12, 2021
Morningstar expands analysis of ESG commitments by asset managers

In the fund tracker's second round of measuring the ESG commitment of asset managers, it found that most fund companies rank near the bottom.

By Jeff Benjamin
David Lerner Associates landed a $4 million PPP loan in 2020
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 12, 2021
David Lerner Associates landed a $4 million PPP loan in 2020

Meanwhile, the Long Island, New York-based firm also reported that its financial condition continued to decline.

By Bruce Kelly
Great-West B-D to pay $1.5 million over retirement account failures
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2021
Great-West B-D to pay $1.5 million over retirement account failures

The Securities and Exchange Commission says the firm knew that hackers were trying to access participant accounts but didn’t report them.

By InvestmentNews
Will RIA and RPA worlds converge?
NEWS RIAS MAY 12, 2021
Will RIA and RPA worlds converge?

Though registered investment advisory firms could benefit from hunting for new clients at the DC plans they manage, will they begin to acquire retirement plan adviser firms?

By Fred Barstein
Signs of inflation are roiling asset markets
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 12, 2021
Signs of inflation are roiling asset markets

The most-recent round of U.S. corporate earnings calls showed the word inflation was back in vogue, with its usage rising 800% from a year ago.

By Bloomberg
Soaring inflation likely to boost 2022 Social Security COLA
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2021
Soaring inflation likely to boost 2022 Social Security COLA

A senior advocacy group predicts benefits will rise 4.7% next year, based on the 0.8% increase in the April consumer price index.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Women and Wealth: How Advisers Can Help Caregivers
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2021
Women and Wealth: How Advisers Can Help Caregivers

One of life’s most challenging circumstances is caring for a loved one. Here’s how advisers can help female clients who are thrust into the role.

By InvestmentNews Create