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529 sales rising, with accounts for summer school, K-12, apprenticeships
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
529 sales rising, with accounts for summer school, K-12, apprenticeships

Advisors are also increasingly interested in 529s, as accounts have expanded uses and can be rolled into Roth IRAs, according to ISS Market Intelligence.

By Emile Hallez
Former female Osaic recruiter ends discrimination complaint
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2024
Former female Osaic recruiter ends discrimination complaint

Why is this firm losing senior female executives, questions industry source.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC charges Florida firm with fiduciary breaches linked to private funds
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
SEC charges Florida firm with fiduciary breaches linked to private funds

The regulator has ordered a $145K penalty against the investment adviser and its principal who “operated a fraud” on investors in funds they managed.

By Leo Almazora
Diversify maintains growth pace with double deal in Western US
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Diversify maintains growth pace with double deal in Western US

The rapidly growing independent has added $440M to its network with eight new advisors, including a 20-year veteran and a JPMorgan alum.

By Leo Almazora
How B. Riley went from underdog investment firm to embattled empire
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
How B. Riley went from underdog investment firm to embattled empire

The company's investment in a disgraced hedge fund has put Bryant Riley's multibillion dollar "labor of love" at risk of crashing down.

By Bloomberg
EP Wealth names Megan Glover to inaugural C-suite role
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
EP Wealth names Megan Glover to inaugural C-suite role

The veteran with over 20 years of strategic HR experience is expected to energize the RIA’s growth efforts as its first-ever chief people officer.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera taps Todd Mackay as president of Cetera Solutions
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2024
Cetera taps Todd Mackay as president of Cetera Solutions

The longtime Avantax president has been elevated to his new role as the broker-dealer giant looks ahead to its next growth phase.

By Leo Almazora
FTC's ban on noncompete agreements halted as judge rules against
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
FTC's ban on noncompete agreements halted as judge rules against

But they are not dead yet as commission says it may appeal the decision.

By Steve Randall
Firm that lost $6.6M client funds in cyber incidents settles charges with SEC
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Firm that lost $6.6M client funds in cyber incidents settles charges with SEC

Clients were reimbursed despite only partial recovery of the lost funds.

By Steve Randall
Warning of 'short squeeze' for crowded Bitcoin derivatives bet
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Warning of 'short squeeze' for crowded Bitcoin derivatives bet

Sharp rallies could be ahead, experts believe.

By Bloomberg
Former Goldman employee's stepbrother avoids jail for insider trading
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Former Goldman employee's stepbrother avoids jail for insider trading

His cooperation with prosecutors led to probation sentence.

By Bloomberg
Are investors souring on elite soccer assets?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Are investors souring on elite soccer assets?

Investing in the UK's premier league isn't the game it once was.

By Bloomberg
IRS offers clarity around 401(k) matches to student loan payments
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 20, 2024
IRS offers clarity around 401(k) matches to student loan payments

New interim guidance addresses concerns around the retirement savings work perk set out in the SECURE 2.0 Act.

By Leo Almazora
Large IBDs more likely to feel cash sweep pain: Moody's
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 20, 2024
Large IBDs more likely to feel cash sweep pain: Moody's

"Highly leveraged wealth managers face the greatest competitive risk from an increase in rates paid to clients," according to Moody's.

By Bruce Kelly
Gold shrinks from new record as investors look ahead to Jackson Hole
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
Gold shrinks from new record as investors look ahead to Jackson Hole

The haven asset "remains in record-setting mode" as numerous data reports lead up to Federal Reserve Chair Powell's anticipated address.

By Bloomberg
Trump nears all-clear to cash in on his social media empire
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
Trump nears all-clear to cash in on his social media empire

There's just a month to go before he can sell his stake of the volatile Trump Media stock ... but will he?

By Bloomberg
SEC marketing rule is "challenging" to navigate, say advisors
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
SEC marketing rule is "challenging" to navigate, say advisors

Rule was designed to be more permissive but advisors remain cautious about touting returns and hypothetical performance.

By Josh Welsh
Gen AI takes priority for asset managers as ESG excitement cools
NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 20, 2024
Gen AI takes priority for asset managers as ESG excitement cools

Index Industry Association survey reveals growing adoption of AI tools, tempered ESG expectations, and evolving demands for index providers.

By Leo Almazora
Cutting back is the new splashing out as American reach 'peak price rises'
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
Cutting back is the new splashing out as American reach 'peak price rises'

Thriftiness is impacting everything from grocery shopping to a cup of joe.

By Steve Randall
Northern Trust partners with fintech to help kids of HNW clients learn financial literacy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
Northern Trust partners with fintech to help kids of HNW clients learn financial literacy

Platform encourages families to take meaningful steps in financial education.

By Steve Randall