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Swedish fintech eyes Goldman Sachs for US IPO
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 15, 2024
Swedish fintech eyes Goldman Sachs for US IPO

Klarna Bank plans to go public in the US in 2025.

By Bloomberg
NFP snaps up LA-based HNW financial concierge
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
NFP snaps up LA-based HNW financial concierge

The global financial services firm and Aon subsidiary is elevating its service to affluent entertainers and athletes with its latest acquisition

By Leo Almazora
After UBS earnings, is cash sweep drama over?
BROKER DEALERS AUG 14, 2024
After UBS earnings, is cash sweep drama over?

Broker-dealers are particularly interest rate sensitive companies.

By Bruce Kelly
Harris or Trump? Which candidate is Wall Street pulling for?
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Harris or Trump? Which candidate is Wall Street pulling for?

Neuberger Berman Private Wealth CIO Shannon Saccocia weighs in on what investors should be doing ahead of election day.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fight against investor fee confusion far from over, says Dalbar
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Fight against investor fee confusion far from over, says Dalbar

While 74 percent said fees are critical for investment decisions, nearly half are unsure or unaware what they’re paying.

By Leo Almazora
Households’ Covid-era liquid wealth has ebbed, leaving historic debt
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Households’ Covid-era liquid wealth has ebbed, leaving historic debt

Federal Reserve analysis unpacks trends in pandemic wealth, money market fund holdings, and debt across income groups.

By Leo Almazora
Franklin Templeton’s SMA models find shelf space on Orion
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Franklin Templeton’s SMA models find shelf space on Orion

The storied asset manager looks to grow its $137B SMA business further with advisors on the TAMP provider’s platforms.

By Leo Almazora
Finra fines Morgan Stanley $400k over trade disclosure flubs
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Finra fines Morgan Stanley $400k over trade disclosure flubs

The brokerage giant reportedly failed to accurately disclose critical information on more than 500,000 trades involving munis and debt securities.

By Leo Almazora
Fed rate cut hopes stay alive as July core inflation eases
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Fed rate cut hopes stay alive as July core inflation eases

A fourth straight month of easing in annual inflation adds support for a September easing in monetary policy.

By Bloomberg
CFP exam saw another large cohort of participants in July, but how did they do?
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
CFP exam saw another large cohort of participants in July, but how did they do?

CFP Board says exam remains 'the standard' for competent, ethical financial planning.

By Steve Randall
Schwab Asset Management launches its first actively managed fixed income ETF 
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Schwab Asset Management launches its first actively managed fixed income ETF 

Meanwhile, Schwab has awarded scholarships to next generation of RIA superstars.

By Steve Randall
For DIY investors who want to mix traditional assets with alts, there's a new IRA
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
For DIY investors who want to mix traditional assets with alts, there's a new IRA

New retirement product is designed to make modern portfolio diversification easier.

By Steve Randall
Bond traders await US inflation data to reinforce bullish wagers
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Bond traders await US inflation data to reinforce bullish wagers

Higher CPI would suggest a more dovish Fed.

By Bloomberg
Is Google about to be broken up by US justice department?
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Is Google about to be broken up by US justice department?

Either way, its search business will never be quite the same again.

By Bloomberg
Trading platform could be the K-pop of online brokerages
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2024
Trading platform could be the K-pop of online brokerages

South Korean firm wants to disrupt US market.

By Bloomberg
Advisor leaves RayJay, going indy with $1B AUM
RIAS AUG 13, 2024
Advisor leaves RayJay, going indy with $1B AUM

Travis Alexander started his firm in 2016, and it became one of the top revenue producers at Raymond James.

By Emile Hallez
Advisor booted after taking cash from fraternal order for own use
BROKER DEALERS AUG 13, 2024
Advisor booted after taking cash from fraternal order for own use

The advisor "converted approximately $9,000 of chapter funds for his personal use," according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
Summit gains strength with Meeder wealth deal
RIAS AUG 13, 2024
Summit gains strength with Meeder wealth deal

The leading RIA has secured an equity interest in the Ohio-based firm’s $400M wealth division through a strategic partnership.

By Leo Almazora
Barred broker, phony hedge fund manager faces final judgment
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 13, 2024
Barred broker, phony hedge fund manager faces final judgment

The ex-broker cheated a senior investor out of more than $700k and attempted to hide it in Ponzi-like fashion, according to the SEC.

By Leo Almazora
Trump, Harris vie for votes with tax policy tit-for-tat
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 13, 2024
Trump, Harris vie for votes with tax policy tit-for-tat

The warring Democratic and Republican camps have floated a generous child tax break and ending taxes on Social Security, among other proposals.

By Bloomberg