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Merrill, Harvest to pay $9.3M for breaching limits on options strategy
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 25, 2024
Merrill, Harvest to pay $9.3M for breaching limits on options strategy

Firms let accounts go over designated exposure levels, which led to higher fees and losses for clients, according to the SEC.

By Leo Almazora
Americans are bracing for a post-election financial fallout
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2024
Americans are bracing for a post-election financial fallout

Survey finds four in five respondents expect a hit if their candidate loses, with concerns around taxes, inflation and healthcare costs being shaped based on party lines.

By Leo Almazora
Envestnet shareholders OK Bain Capital acquisition
FINTECH SEP 25, 2024
Envestnet shareholders OK Bain Capital acquisition

The deal to take the $6.2T wealth tech platform private is pushing through with virtually unanimous approval.

By Leo Almazora
Investors taking risk averse strategies to hedge against market volatility
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2024
Investors taking risk averse strategies to hedge against market volatility

More than half have made investment portfolio changes recently.

By Steve Randall
SEC says investors were defrauded by 'stablecoin' offer
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2024
SEC says investors were defrauded by 'stablecoin' offer

Two firms have settled charges alleging unregistered sales of investment contracts.

By Steve Randall
Ellison jailed for 24 months for role in FTX collapse
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2024
Ellison jailed for 24 months for role in FTX collapse

Judge noted 'remarkable' cooperation but serious crime.

US two-year Treasuries at lowest yields since August 2022
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2024
US two-year Treasuries at lowest yields since August 2022

Traders are weighing chance of another 50-point Fed cut this year.

Gold near all-time high with rate cuts in focus
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2024
Gold near all-time high with rate cuts in focus

Metal has gained by almost one third so far in 2024.

BlackRock digital assets head sees Bitcoin as 'risk-off'
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2024
BlackRock digital assets head sees Bitcoin as 'risk-off'

Crypto seen as emerging global money alternative.

AmeriFlex cuts out matchmakers with new advisor transition marketplace
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2024
AmeriFlex cuts out matchmakers with new advisor transition marketplace

The hybrid RIA's new platform takes a page from the Uber model, with 200 qualified buyers to start off its national rollout.

By Leo Almazora
SEC penalizes Brighton Securities over fee disclosures, conflicts
RIAS SEP 24, 2024
SEC penalizes Brighton Securities over fee disclosures, conflicts

“Broker-dealers and RIAs are right now in a position where they must over disclose," says one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera's employee RIA hits $2.6B milestone with Parrott Wealth Management
RIAS SEP 24, 2024
Cetera's employee RIA hits $2.6B milestone with Parrott Wealth Management

The Retirement Planning Group's fourth deal for 2024 adds nearly $200M in AUM with veteran-led practice in Austin, Texas.

By Leo Almazora
Vanguard settles lawsuit over TDF capital gains tax mess
ETFS SEP 24, 2024
Vanguard settles lawsuit over TDF capital gains tax mess

Company reaches agreement with shareholders who said they were burned by 2020 decision to lower investment minimums for institutional shares.

LPL plants new stake in New York with $400M Wedbush team
BROKER DEALERS SEP 24, 2024
LPL plants new stake in New York with $400M Wedbush team

The newest additions to the firm's employee advisor arm will operate its inaugural location in the Big Apple.

By Leo Almazora
Summit Financial adds $470 AUM with double deal
RIAS SEP 24, 2024
Summit Financial adds $470 AUM with double deal

The wealth giant is extending its presence in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania with minority stakes in two independent firms.

By Leo Almazora
Nasdaq hit with “dawn raid” by regulators
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Nasdaq hit with “dawn raid” by regulators

Deutche Borse also investigated by EU regulators.

By Matthew Sellers
SEC hits nearly a dozen firms with $88M in penalties in latest recordkeeping sweep
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 24, 2024
SEC hits nearly a dozen firms with $88M in penalties in latest recordkeeping sweep

One firm avoided penalties as it proactively self-reported and took compliance action, according to the regulator.

By Leo Almazora
Kingswood snaps up $1B Nashville RIA
RIAS SEP 24, 2024
Kingswood snaps up $1B Nashville RIA

The Tennessee-based firm led by a 36-year industry veteran helps extend Kingswood's presence in the Southern US.

By Leo Almazora
Vestmark, BlackRock unite to enhance custom model portfolios for RIAs
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Vestmark, BlackRock unite to enhance custom model portfolios for RIAs

Commercial partnership announced, drawing on complementary expertise.

By Steve Randall
RIA firm charged by SEC for recordkeeping violations, avoids penalty
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
RIA firm charged by SEC for recordkeeping violations, avoids penalty

SEC says firm's proactive approach should be a model for RIA compliance.

By Steve Randall