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SEC charges advisor with failing to disclose annuity commissions
NEWS RIAS MAR 20, 2023
SEC charges advisor with failing to disclose annuity commissions

The attorney for Massachusetts-based Jeffrey Cutter fires back at SEC, saying the agency is 'flat out wrong' and accusing it of trying to 'get a toehold into regulating the insurance industry.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As dust settles on banking sector, some analysts believe worst is over
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2023
As dust settles on banking sector, some analysts believe worst is over

Recent flows into mutual funds and ETFs suggest that investors are already scooping up beaten down bank stocks.

By Jeff Benjamin
Biden vetoes bill blocking Labor Department ESG rule
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2023
Biden vetoes bill blocking Labor Department ESG rule

The measure would have rescinded the DOL rule allowing retirement plans to consider environmental, social and governance issues in their investment decisions.

By Bloomberg
UBS swallows Credit Suisse, still eyes growth in US
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2023
UBS swallows Credit Suisse, still eyes growth in US

The UBS deal to acquire its banking rival, along with the continued drop in the share price of First Republic Bank, could mean a further shake-up in the US wealth management market.

By Bruce Kelly
Uncovering the nuances to the headline trends of our industry
NEWS FINTECH MAR 20, 2023
Uncovering the nuances to the headline trends of our industry

As InvestmentNews opens its annual benchmarking survey for this year, we will be looking to the data for clues on inflation’s impact on wages and how it has translated to advisory practices.

By Devin McGinley
FDIC extends bidding for Silicon Valley Bank
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2023
FDIC extends bidding for Silicon Valley Bank

The regulator said that it's seen 'substantial interest' from multiple potential buyers.

By Bloomberg
LPL adds Cetera team managing $250 million
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2023
LPL adds Cetera team managing $250 million

Money Matters, a firm with offices in Florida and Alabama, is led by Ron Clark and George Brkljacic.

By InvestmentNews
First Republic stock falls in early trading after S&P cuts rating for second time
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2023
First Republic stock falls in early trading after S&P cuts rating for second time

The rating agency lowered the bank's long-term issuer credit rating to B+ from BB+, having already downgraded the lender to junk last Wednesday.

By Bloomberg
Now’s the time to talk about the future of Social Security
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2023
Now’s the time to talk about the future of Social Security

The InvestmentNews staff plans to ask policy and financial experts in the coming months about their vision for the future of Social Security in the 21st century.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Answering the ancient question: Does gold fight inflation or not?
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 20, 2023
Answering the ancient question: Does gold fight inflation or not?

With inflation at a 40-year high, here’s how advisors view gold as a hedge compared to TIPS, crypto and other shiny metals.

By Gregg Greenberg
Moving past Covid-19
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2023
Moving past Covid-19

The pandemic has become just another fact of life because this year, things are different. Most people are vaccinated. Many offices and businesses have reopened.

By Paul Curcio
UBS to buy Credit Suisse in deal to end crisis
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 19, 2023
UBS to buy Credit Suisse in deal to end crisis

The Swiss bank is reportedly paying more than $2 billion for its rival in an all-share deal priced at a fraction of Credit Suisse's close on Friday.

By Bloomberg
IAA renews push for bill to ease regulatory burdens on small advisors
NEWS RIAS MAR 17, 2023
IAA renews push for bill to ease regulatory burdens on small advisors

The trade association is seeking to change the basis for the SEC's definition of 'small' from assets under management to another metric, such as employees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bitcoin enjoys 32% rally in wake of banking crisis
NEWS RIAS MAR 17, 2023
Bitcoin enjoys 32% rally in wake of banking crisis

As crypto takes center stage, the Digital Asset Council of Financial Professionals announces it's rolling out an expanded version of its certification for blockchain and digital assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
First Republic's cloudy future puts wealth management on notice
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 17, 2023
First Republic's cloudy future puts wealth management on notice

The bank has been a significant destination for wirehouse advisors looking for a smaller firm, but its problems over the past week are likely to limit its recruiting.

By Bruce Kelly
SVB Financial Group files for bankruptcy
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 17, 2023
SVB Financial Group files for bankruptcy

Silicon Valley Bank's parent company filed for Chapter 11 after the bank was placed in FDIC receivership last week.

By Bloomberg
First Republic gets $30 billion in fresh deposits in bank rescue
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 17, 2023
First Republic gets $30 billion in fresh deposits in bank rescue

The plan, which the banks devised with US regulators, is meant to stave off a widening panic in the wake of regulators' seizure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank over the past week.

By Bloomberg
Drop in housing market has retirees seeking shelter
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2023
Drop in housing market has retirees seeking shelter

While home prices have cooled in response to rising mortgage rates, there's still decent money to be made by retirees willing to employ a 'retire and relocate' strategy.

By Gregg Greenberg
ESG opponent Strive gets warm welcome from some state pensions
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2023
ESG opponent Strive gets warm welcome from some state pensions

Co-founder Vivek Ramaswamy, who recently stepped down to campaign for president, has said he wants to take politics out of investing.

By Emile Hallez
What does ChatGPT mean for the future of retirement planning?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2023
What does ChatGPT mean for the future of retirement planning?

ChatGPT is in the 'experimental phase,' and it will be a while before the industry adopts the technology for retirement investing.

By Gregg Greenberg