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3 Questions: Michael Kitces on adviser fintech today
NEWS FINTECH APR 09, 2020
3 Questions: Michael Kitces on adviser fintech today

Buckingham Wealth Partners' head of planning strategy talks about whether technology is supporting advisers amid the new normal of COVID-19

By InvestmentNews
Fed announces up to $2.3 trillion in aid to businesses, municipalities
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 09, 2020
Fed announces up to $2.3 trillion in aid to businesses, municipalities

The Fed is starting programs to aid small and midsize businesses, as well as state and local governments

By Bloomberg
Pershing cancels annual Insite conference to be held in June
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 09, 2020
Pershing cancels annual Insite conference to be held in June

The next conference is scheduled for June 2021 in Orlando, Fla.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS WIREHOUSES APR 09, 2020
UBS pledges $2 billion to aid small businesses via U.S. plan

Enterpreneurs make up a big part of the firm's US client base, it says

By Bloomberg
COVID-19 hits college savings plans
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 08, 2020
COVID-19 hits college savings plans

Age-based portfolios have improved in design over the past several years, but some investors have been hit harder than others

By Emile Hallez
Finra rule would require stronger supervision of rogue brokers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2020
Finra rule would require stronger supervision of rogue brokers

The proposal allows hearing officers to impose additional supervision requirements for brokers involved in disciplinary matters

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How advisers around the world are navigating the pandemic
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 08, 2020
How advisers around the world are navigating the pandemic

The views from Hong Kong and Italy can shed light on strategies in the U.S.

By Jeff Benjamin
In times of uncertainty, knowledge is king
NEWS OPINION APR 08, 2020
In times of uncertainty, knowledge is king

Having a strong grasp of macroeconomic policies, and their implications for the health of the economy, will better prepare advisers for the current crisis and those going forward

By Paul Cantor
BlackRock partners with Microsoft to bolster Aladdin platform
NEWS FINTECH APR 08, 2020
BlackRock partners with Microsoft to bolster Aladdin platform

The asset manager will use the software giant’s Azure cloud platform

By InvestmentNews
Cares Act student-loan relief has few takers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 07, 2020
Cares Act student-loan relief has few takers

Workers can receive as much as $5,250 for debt repayment, tax free, from employers

By Emile Hallez
Brokers try to figure out what ‘good faith efforts’ mean for Reg BI implementation
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 07, 2020
Brokers try to figure out what ‘good faith efforts’ mean for Reg BI implementation

SEC has released risk alerts outlining examination expectations for Reg BI, Form CRS

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SoFi to purchase Galileo for $1.2 billion to expand banking tech
NEWS FINTECH APR 07, 2020
SoFi to purchase Galileo for $1.2 billion to expand banking tech

The acquisition will help the online lender build up its technology for brokerage and investment services

By Bloomberg
TriplePlay: Communicating during quarantine
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2020
TriplePlay: Communicating during quarantine

Andrew Altfest of Altfest Personal Wealth Management describes three ways advisers can reach out to clients during the COVID-19 pandemic

By InvestmentNews
3 Questions: COVID-19 and ESG investing
NEWS ESG APR 07, 2020
3 Questions: COVID-19 and ESG investing

Martin Jarzebowski, Federated Hermes' director of responsible investing, talks about how the pandemic has impacted ESG investing

By InvestmentNews
Pandemic prompts some to rethink Social Security claiming strategy
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2020
Pandemic prompts some to rethink Social Security claiming strategy

Concerns about shrinking portfolios, lost jobs may accelerate claims

By Mary Beth Franklin
Advice groups push for tax break for fees in next stimulus package
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2020
Advice groups push for tax break for fees in next stimulus package

Senate Finance Committee spokesperson says that it's ‘too early to know what the legislation might encompass’

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Jamie Dimon sees ‘bad recession’ and echoes of 2008 crisis ahead
NEWS WIREHOUSES APR 06, 2020
Jamie Dimon sees ‘bad recession’ and echoes of 2008 crisis ahead

The only current CEO who steered a major U.S. bank through the financial crisis said the firm's earnings will be “down meaningfully” this year

By Bloomberg
Virtual Bootcamp:  How to safeguard clients' portfolios in times of volatility
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2020
Virtual Bootcamp:  How to safeguard clients' portfolios in times of volatility

These sessions will provide information on all the options and strategies available to help clients plan effectively and safeguard them against further losses

By InvestmentNews
SEC reaches $35 million settlement with International Investment Group
NEWS RIAS APR 06, 2020
SEC reaches $35 million settlement with International Investment Group

Former RIA agrees to pay disgorgement over alleged sales of fake loan assets

By InvestmentNews
Seniors face increased risk for financial exploitation associated with COVID-19
NEWS OPINION APR 06, 2020
Seniors face increased risk for financial exploitation associated with COVID-19

The efforts to limit personal interactions in response to the virus may exacerbate another scourge: Elder fraud

By Josh Jones and Taylor Anderson