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Morgan Stanley sells student loan benefits provider to Vestwell
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2023
Morgan Stanley sells student loan benefits provider to Vestwell

Gradifi, which sold to ETrade in 2019 for $30 million, will expand Vestwell beyond retirement savings.

By Ryan W. Neal
Can Jaylen Brown bring a Black Wall Street to Boston?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2023
Can Jaylen Brown bring a Black Wall Street to Boston?

Celtics star has been awarded the largest contract in NBA history but financial planner, while commending Brown's efforts, says wealth inequality is a complex issue.

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL focus on smaller acquisitions bears fruit
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2023
LPL focus on smaller acquisitions bears fruit

'We’re in many more conversations than deals,' one LPL executive noted.

By Bruce Kelly
Inflation data fuel markets but economists remain cautious
NEWS RIAS JUL 28, 2023
Inflation data fuel markets but economists remain cautious

PCE inflation data is at its lowest level in two years, but is that enough to stop the Fed from raising interest rates?

By Jeff Benjamin
401(k)s a better recruiting tool than cash, study says
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2023
401(k)s a better recruiting tool than cash, study says

New research found workers are willing to give up some income for access to a 401(k) and employer contributions.

By Emile Hallez
Why sandwich-generation stresses are weighing on retirement plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2023
Why sandwich-generation stresses are weighing on retirement plans

Advisor urges peers to educate themselves on elder care to help Gen Xers navigate tricky retirement landscape.

By Gregg Greenberg
Investors rank climate risk alongside financial disclosures, but there's a big problem
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 28, 2023
Investors rank climate risk alongside financial disclosures, but there's a big problem

Institutional investors want better information from companies but are they able to provide it?

By Steve Randall
Another major bank/broker-dealer hit by SEC action
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 28, 2023
Another major bank/broker-dealer hit by SEC action

Big fine expected as the agency looks for another scalp.

By Matthew Sellers
Leap of faith sours for church members as SEC charges man in alleged $35M Ponzi  
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 28, 2023
Leap of faith sours for church members as SEC charges man in alleged $35M Ponzi  

Many of the investors were elderly retirees who were members of the same church as the man charged.

By Steve Randall
Bonds sell-off gains momentum, Intel gains 8% pre-market
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 28, 2023
Bonds sell-off gains momentum, Intel gains 8% pre-market

Bonds were impacted by the BoJ's decision to loosen its grip on yields, meanwhile corporate earnings season continues.

By Bloomberg
Binance accuses CFTC of overreach, wants charges dropped
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 28, 2023
Binance accuses CFTC of overreach, wants charges dropped

World's largest crypto exchange and its founder say the regulator's case is outside its remit and that its case is unsound.

By Bloomberg
Wristy business? Luxury watch market favors the mid-tier
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 28, 2023
Wristy business? Luxury watch market favors the mid-tier

The secondary market for prestige timepieces shows those in the mid-tier of prices are outperforming the higher end.

By Bloomberg
Concerns percolate about how SEC’s AI proposal aligns with Reg BI
NEWS RIAS JUL 27, 2023
Concerns percolate about how SEC’s AI proposal aligns with Reg BI

Proposal will be an 'additive regime' that gets layered on, according to lawyer.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
With market cooking, Ameriprise advisors see boost in revenue
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2023
With market cooking, Ameriprise advisors see boost in revenue

Bad markets make clients realize they need their advisors, says industry expert.

By Bruce Kelly
Political uncertainty steering 401(k)s away from ESG
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2023
Political uncertainty steering 401(k)s away from ESG

While about half of plan consultants and advisors recommend sustainability-themed investment options, employers are worried about legislative changes around ESG.

By Emile Hallez
Former CNBC anchor Ron Insana joining Dynasty Financial
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2023
Former CNBC anchor Ron Insana joining Dynasty Financial

Insana will work with Dynasty chief investment officer Bob Shea to identify strategic opportunities for investment portfolios.

By Gregg Greenberg
Oppenheimer hires capital-raising veteran to focus on fintech investing
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2023
Oppenheimer hires capital-raising veteran to focus on fintech investing

The firm has appointed a head of financial technology investment banking to lead investment and financial advisory for the growing industry.

By Steve Randall
Markets consider peak rates, boosting global equities
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2023
Markets consider peak rates, boosting global equities

The Fed's comments on waiting for the data has given new optimism to investors Thursday.

By Bloomberg
Crypto regulation framework moves forward but will it become law?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2023
Crypto regulation framework moves forward but will it become law?

Bill approved by House Finance Committee but may stall further down the legislative process.

By Bloomberg
Greenback weakens and it could get worse after Fed signals
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2023
Greenback weakens and it could get worse after Fed signals

US dollar bears believe there is further weakening ahead.

By Bloomberg