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SEC approves rule requiring hedge fund strategy disclosures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 09, 2024
SEC approves rule requiring hedge fund strategy disclosures

Funds will be required to share more information with regulators.

By Bloomberg
Last call: 5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms
FINTECH FEB 08, 2024
Last call: 5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms

InvestmentNews’ inaugural 5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms is closing Friday.

By InvestmentNews
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges

Limra research reveals concerns around retirement, disability, and unexpected emergencies among Black adults.

By Leo Almazora
Rockefeller snags $1.3B Morgan Stanley team
WIREHOUSES FEB 08, 2024
Rockefeller snags $1.3B Morgan Stanley team

The wealth advisory team, which caters to high-net-worth clients, is the firm's fourth recruit this year.

By Leo Almazora
Bond trader who blew up Atlanta B-D found guilty in fraud case
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2024
Bond trader who blew up Atlanta B-D found guilty in fraud case

'Somewhere in the firm's systems, a big, flashing red light should have gone off,' one attorney says.

By Bruce Kelly
Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions

EBSA found that the third-party administrator embezzled at least $5.5 million in retirement plan assets.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera signs five-advisor team from Newbridge
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2024
Cetera signs five-advisor team from Newbridge

Based in New Jersey, the Rosso Financial Group's members boast more than 80 years of combined industry experience.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James ramps up advisor support with paraplanning service
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2024
Raymond James ramps up advisor support with paraplanning service

The firm is rolling out two options for advisors who need help building financial plans.

By Leo Almazora
Bitcoin miners claim US 'abuse of authority' over energy data
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 08, 2024
Bitcoin miners claim US 'abuse of authority' over energy data

The industry faces scrutiny over high use of energy to mine cryptocurrency.

By Bloomberg
Former Morgan Stanley broker running for office reviewing $147K award
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 07, 2024
Former Morgan Stanley broker running for office reviewing $147K award

Deborah Adeimy claimed firm blocked her from running in GOP primary, aide says 'we're unclear how award figure was calculated.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages

Four-fifths of employers acknowledge the role of non-qualified deferred compensation plans in attracting key recruits.

By Leo Almazora
KKR sees 'trillions' of retail investor dollars moving to alts
ALTERNATIVES FEB 07, 2024
KKR sees 'trillions' of retail investor dollars moving to alts

'Mass affluent individual investors historically have not had an easy way to access these types of products and strategies,' senior KKR executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Congress takes another shot at federal auto IRA
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Congress takes another shot at federal auto IRA

Since the auto IRA was proposed 18 years ago, the only successful efforts have been in the states.

By Emile Hallez
Should advisors focus on goals-based investing or beating the market?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Should advisors focus on goals-based investing or beating the market?

Goals-based investing is "what happens when you take an investment process and build it for mom, but not necessarily for mom’s pension plan," CIO says.

By Gregg Greenberg
Gen Z zooming past older generations in saving for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Gen Z zooming past older generations in saving for retirement

Data on DC plans and IRAs show young families are accumulating retirement assets faster than ever.

By Leo Almazora
Prudential closes jumbo pension risk transfer transaction with Shell
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Prudential closes jumbo pension risk transfer transaction with Shell

The financial services giant is taking on $4.9 billion in pension obligations covering more than 20,000 retirees.

By Leo Almazora
LPL Financial welcomes Texas-based veteran advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 07, 2024
LPL Financial welcomes Texas-based veteran advisor

The seasoned financial advisor is launching his own independent practice as he joins RIA powerhouse.

By Leo Almazora
Mercer Advisors eyes tech-powered organic growth
RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2024
Mercer Advisors eyes tech-powered organic growth

National RIA aims to enhance advisor-client matching with Catchlight's advanced analytics and personalization tools.

By Leo Almazora
Creating a 'retirement paycheck' more important than ever, RBC study reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Creating a 'retirement paycheck' more important than ever, RBC study reveals

Unable to rely on pensions and Social Security, retirees need extra income source.

By Steve Randall
UBS has wasted no time in offering AT1 bonds
WIREHOUSES FEB 07, 2024
UBS has wasted no time in offering AT1 bonds

The bank announced its plans Tuesday and is already offering the notes.

By Bloomberg