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The Coterie eyes tech's young and wealthy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2022
The Coterie eyes tech's young and wealthy

The startup, which has about $500 million in assets under management, gives access to Coatue and other venture funds.

By Bloomberg
Fed prepares to roll out another super-sized rate hike in early November
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 25, 2022
Fed prepares to roll out another super-sized rate hike in early November

Policymakers are beginning to lay the groundwork for shifting to smaller moves while leaving the door open to going further if inflation doesn’t abate.

By Bloomberg
Big firms propelled soaring profits for RIAs in 2021
NEWS RIAS OCT 24, 2022
Big firms propelled soaring profits for RIAs in 2021

The high profitability seen last year proved especially rewarding to the owners and partners of top firms.

By Bruce Kelly
Fidelity ramps up efforts to offer direct indexing through financial advisers
NEWS RIAS OCT 24, 2022
Fidelity ramps up efforts to offer direct indexing through financial advisers

The asset manager's new platform is aimed at financial intermediaries who want to offer their clients customized separately managed accounts.

By Jeff Benjamin
Majority of workers say they're behind on saving for retirement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2022
Majority of workers say they're behind on saving for retirement

A new Bankrate.com survey shows more than a third say they're 'significantly behind,' while 20% feel 'slightly behind.'

By Gregg Greenberg
Cetera takes minority stake in $2.5 billion firm
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 24, 2022
Cetera takes minority stake in $2.5 billion firm

The firm is investing in a Boston-area-based firm that's been affiliated with Cetera since 2000; it suggests such investments could provide a new option for broker-dealers.

By InvestmentNews
Democrats urge JP Morgan, Wells Fargo to cease funding of anti-ESG group
NEWS ESG OCT 24, 2022
Democrats urge JP Morgan, Wells Fargo to cease funding of anti-ESG group

Federated Hermes has indicated that it will end membership of the State Financial Officers Foundation.

By Emile Hallez
Four states move to shut down investment scheme tied to metaverse casinos
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 24, 2022
Four states move to shut down investment scheme tied to metaverse casinos

State regulators filed cease-and-desist orders against an organization based in the country of Georgia that was selling non-fungible tokens known as Slotie NFTs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bond market doesn't see volatility fading away anytime soon
NEWS FIXED INCOME OCT 24, 2022
Bond market doesn't see volatility fading away anytime soon

While the high volatility can provide buying opportunities, any effort to call a bottom has been thwarted as yields drifted higher.

By Bloomberg
UBS intrigue pits CEO against a rising star
NEWS FINTECH OCT 24, 2022
UBS intrigue pits CEO against a rising star

While CEO Ralph Hamers pursues his vision of harnessing automated tools and boosting the firm's standing in the US, wealth business head Iqbal Khan and his disciples are concerned about diluting UBS' private banking brand.

By Bloomberg
Independent advisers are not gig workers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2022
Independent advisers are not gig workers

Let’s hope that by skillful lobbying, thoughtful consideration or through sheer dumb luck, financial advisers can stay independent.

By InvestmentNews
High stakes in midterm elections
NEWS ESG OCT 24, 2022
High stakes in midterm elections

There’s a lot more than control of the House and Senate on the ballot in November, especially for Gary Gensler and the SEC.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Midterm elections a matter of personal politics for financial advisers
NEWS RIAS OCT 24, 2022
Midterm elections a matter of personal politics for financial advisers

Advisers surveyed preferred that Republicans control Congress when it convenes in 2023 by a margin of 60% to 25%.

By Devin McGinley
Merrill team managing $564 million goes indie with Sanctuary Wealth
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 21, 2022
Merrill team managing $564 million goes indie with Sanctuary Wealth

Plano, Texas-based Valorous Advisors specializes in retirement plan consulting.

By InvestmentNews
IRS boosts 401(k) contribution limit by record amount amid inflation
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 21, 2022
IRS boosts 401(k) contribution limit by record amount amid inflation

The limit on contributions to retirement savings account will rise by $2,000 to a maximum of $22,500 next year, reflecting the change in the consumer price index.

By Bloomberg
Finra smacks Raymond James with $1.15 million penalty over compliance shortcomings
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2022
Finra smacks Raymond James with $1.15 million penalty over compliance shortcomings

Raymond James Financial Services overlooked 'multiple red flags' related to the activities of two brokers, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
M&A activity continues to weather perfect storm of negative factors
NEWS RIAS OCT 21, 2022
M&A activity continues to weather perfect storm of negative factors

Smaller RIA sellers are driving the pace of deals toward another record year, according to Devoe & Co.'s report on third-quarter activity.

By Jeff Benjamin
Tiedemann SPAC deal clears major hurdle to listing
NEWS RIAS OCT 21, 2022
Tiedemann SPAC deal clears major hurdle to listing

The RIA says a vote by the shareholders of the SPAC, Cartesian Growth Corp., to approve the deal has been scheduled for next month.

By Bruce Kelly
Inflation adjustment boosts IRS standard deduction, lifting take-home pay
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 21, 2022
Inflation adjustment boosts IRS standard deduction, lifting take-home pay

Decades-high inflation prompted an unusually big tweak for 2023, and as a result, employees can expect to see less tax withheld from paychecks as soon as January.

By Bloomberg
Republicans, Democrats could agree on some adviser issues after midterm elections
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 20, 2022
Republicans, Democrats could agree on some adviser issues after midterm elections

There's some chance that members of both parties will want to open private markets to more ordinary investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.