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Empower earnings at new record as personal wealth, workplace units expand
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 08, 2024
Empower earnings at new record as personal wealth, workplace units expand

The firm has seen earnings grow 19% year-over-year across its business.

By Steve Randall
Millions of homeowners may be redirecting home equity into other investments
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 08, 2024
Millions of homeowners may be redirecting home equity into other investments

But it could prove risky if investments perform worse than their real estate assets.

By Steve Randall
US stocks belie upbeat corporate earnings season
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 08, 2024
US stocks belie upbeat corporate earnings season

Earnings sentiment remains high among US investors.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan says most of global carry trade now removed
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 08, 2024
JPMorgan says most of global carry trade now removed

Year-to-date returns have been wiped out.

By Bloomberg
Cryptos gain as market calls Ripple outcome a victory over SEC
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 08, 2024
Cryptos gain as market calls Ripple outcome a victory over SEC

Financial penalty was well below the $2B sought.

By Bloomberg
SEI beefs up its managed accounts shelf again
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
SEI beefs up its managed accounts shelf again

The asset manager has added direct index and factor investment offerings, including fixed income and dividend-focused options, to its SMAs and UMAs.

By Leo Almazora
Former Vanguard consultant launches new firm to support RIAs
RIAS AUG 07, 2024
Former Vanguard consultant launches new firm to support RIAs

“By supporting our RIA partners, we can help them differentiate themselves and drive growth.”

By Josh Welsh
Osaic hybrid adds Fidelity's National Financial as custodian
BROKER DEALERS AUG 07, 2024
Osaic hybrid adds Fidelity's National Financial as custodian

The activity at Osaic comes as the wealth management market waits to see if an IPO is in the firm's future.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra dings Pershing over fractional share trade reporting
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 07, 2024
Finra dings Pershing over fractional share trade reporting

Such trades were underreported since 1997, the regulator said.

By Emile Hallez
Blackstone setting sights on affluent investors with infrastructure fund
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
Blackstone setting sights on affluent investors with infrastructure fund

Regulatory filing teases the private investment giant's plans to attract a higher stratum of accredited investors than its rivals.

By Leo Almazora
CFP Board bars ex-advisor in New Hampshire over risky real estate investments
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
CFP Board bars ex-advisor in New Hampshire over risky real estate investments

The former advisor reportedly placed his clients, including many retirees, in a leveraged product that led to $3.4M in losses.

By Leo Almazora
Apollon seals deal for DeHollander Financial Group
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
Apollon seals deal for DeHollander Financial Group

The fee-based advisory services provider is extending its reach into South Carolina as it acquires a veteran-led planning team.

By Leo Almazora
Stocks climb worldwide as Bank of Japan issues dovish signal
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
Stocks climb worldwide as Bank of Japan issues dovish signal

US stock benchmarks extend their gains as the Japanese central bank offers reassurance on future rate moves.

By Bloomberg
Journey expands to Florida with $200M LPL advisor
RIAS AUG 07, 2024
Journey expands to Florida with $200M LPL advisor

The national RIA’s addition in Tampa, led by a 24-year industry veteran, pushes its AUM up to $3.7B.

By Leo Almazora
LPL nets $725M tennis pro-turned-advisor from Bank of America
ADVISOR MOVES AUG 07, 2024
LPL nets $725M tennis pro-turned-advisor from Bank of America

The broker-dealer giant’s latest addition is breaking away from his private banking roots to join LPL’s HNW employee advisor division.

By Leo Almazora
Fiduciary Trust taps 30-year veteran to New York office
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
Fiduciary Trust taps 30-year veteran to New York office

The $102B global wealth manager and Franklin Templeton subsidiary’s latest hire brings a solid record and expertise in multi-generational relationships to his role.

By Leo Almazora
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
Market volatility to add additional pressure on Fed to ease

Policymakers are juggling several concerns in decision making.

By Bloomberg
How are investment firms complying with SEC Marketing Rule?
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
How are investment firms complying with SEC Marketing Rule?

IAA, CFA Institute joint survey reveals common practices.

By Steve Randall
Flourish expands annuities marketplace though new partnership
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
Flourish expands annuities marketplace though new partnership

The firm launched its annuities platform for RIAs earlier this year.

By Steve Randall
Investing in a home today will mean disappointing returns in a year
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2024
Investing in a home today will mean disappointing returns in a year

US home prices continue to slow with only one state seeing double digits.

By Steve Randall