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State regulators propose model rule for advisers’ written policies, procedures
NEWS RIAS JUL 07, 2020
State regulators propose model rule for advisers’ written policies, procedures

The measure would cover supervision, cybersecurity and business continuity, among other areas

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
GPB takes millions in fed loan money while under investigation
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 07, 2020
GPB takes millions in fed loan money while under investigation

GPB Capital and related businesses get between $3 million and $7 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans

By Bruce Kelly
Sequoia Financial joins the private equity party
NEWS RIAS JUL 07, 2020
Sequoia Financial joins the private equity party

The $4.7 billion RIA will use the influx of new capital for a 'durability plan' and to make acquisitions

By Jeff Benjamin
Why 2020 is a bad year to turn 60
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2020
Why 2020 is a bad year to turn 60

COVID-related job losses this year could reduce Social Security benefits for millions of people born in 1960

By Mary Beth Franklin
Her Success Matters: Amy Webber
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 06, 2020
Her Success Matters: Amy Webber

The CEO of Cambridge Investment Research has carved a path built on intelligence, energy and teamwork

By InvestmentNews
Franklin Advisers, Franklin Templeton agree to SEC penalties of $325,000
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 06, 2020
Franklin Advisers, Franklin Templeton agree to SEC penalties of $325,000

The firms exceeded the 10% cap on a fund manager investing in another investment company

By InvestmentNews
FiNet team managing $225 million switches to LPL
NEWS RIAS JUL 06, 2020
FiNet team managing $225 million switches to LPL

Maryland-based CenterPoint Wealth Advisors will use the firm's B-D and RIA platforms

By InvestmentNews
'Lost and found' 401(k) bill resurfaces
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2020
'Lost and found' 401(k) bill resurfaces

The Treasury would build a national account-tracking system, under bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren

By Emile Hallez
T. Rowe Price finds a path to the ETF market
NEWS ETFS JUL 06, 2020
T. Rowe Price finds a path to the ETF market

The traditional mutual fund provider plans to launch four semitransparent ETFs this month

By Jeff Benjamin
The practice of the future
NEWS OPINION JUL 06, 2020
The practice of the future

If prospects don’t meet you in person, the impression they gain from your website might make all the difference

By Kristine McManus
Second-quarter earnings pose a challenge
NEWS EQUITIES JUL 06, 2020
Second-quarter earnings pose a challenge

Earnings estimates for Q2 are speculative after 80% of companies failed to provide guidance over the last three months

By Bloomberg
SEC rule resets regulatory landscape
NEWS OPINION JUL 06, 2020
SEC rule resets regulatory landscape

Reg BI should serve as a ‘true north’ for state officials and other regulatory agencies that are working on their own standards

By Dale Brown
All-female team managing $500 million drops Morgan Stanley for Sanctuary Wealth
NEWS RIAS JUL 02, 2020
All-female team managing $500 million drops Morgan Stanley for Sanctuary Wealth

The advisers are the first breakaway team Sanctuary has picked up from the wirehouse this year

By Nicole Casperson
401(k) lawsuit costs Fidelity $28.5 million
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 02, 2020
401(k) lawsuit costs Fidelity $28.5 million

The settlement resolves a class-action case that alleged the firm breached its fiduciary responsibility to plan participants

By Emile Hallez
Long-term care a big question in pandemic
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 02, 2020
Long-term care a big question in pandemic

COVID-19 has highlighted the necessity of planning for care in old age, and advisers are increasingly recommending 'hybrid' annuity or life insurance products

By Emile Hallez
Perpetual closes acquisition of $3.3 billion ESG investor Trillium
NEWS ESG JUL 02, 2020
Perpetual closes acquisition of $3.3 billion ESG investor Trillium

The finalized deal increases the firms' scale and distribution into the ESG market

By Nicole Casperson
COVID-19 tamps down pace of RIA consolidation
NEWS RIAS JUL 02, 2020
COVID-19 tamps down pace of RIA consolidation

Deal activity is expected to pick up steam in the second half of the year

By Jeff Benjamin
Second Wealth/Stack conference postponed a year
NEWS RIAS JUL 02, 2020
Second Wealth/Stack conference postponed a year

An online version of the event will be held in December

By InvestmentNews
Abandoning alts is shortsighted
NEWS OPINION JUL 01, 2020
Abandoning alts is shortsighted

The decision by some IBDs to move away from REITs amid the pandemic leaves their advisers with one less tool to use to help clients

By Amanda Teeple
Vanguard, State Street resist the new ETF craze
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 01, 2020
Vanguard, State Street resist the new ETF craze

Two of the industry's biggest players are taking a wait-and-see attitude on active nontransparent ETFs

By Bloomberg