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SEC wants to ensure investment advisory industry is clear about AI
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
SEC wants to ensure investment advisory industry is clear about AI

Regulator to hold a virtual public meeting on the future of the industry.

By Steve Randall
Focus Financial partner firm to become part of Kovitz in $16B tie-up
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
Focus Financial partner firm to become part of Kovitz in $16B tie-up

The transaction is expected to complete in the third quarter of 2024.

By Steve Randall
Asset managers use of AI in marketing to advisors is 'years away'
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
Asset managers use of AI in marketing to advisors is 'years away'

Report shows modest use of AI in intermediary distribution-related data initiatives.

By Steve Randall
JPMorgan vs. Morgan Stanley: Who's right on stocks outlook?
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
JPMorgan vs. Morgan Stanley: Who's right on stocks outlook?

Wall Street strategists disagree on what's ahead.

By Bloomberg
GameStop shares surge 103% as dormant Reddit user returns
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
GameStop shares surge 103% as dormant Reddit user returns

A supposed $116M position in the stock triggered a frenzy.

By Bloomberg
OPEC+ extended cuts but plans to boost again in the fall
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 03, 2024
OPEC+ extended cuts but plans to boost again in the fall

Latest extension aims to support fragile market.

By Bloomberg
Broadridge targets the “advisor distribution riddle” in latest acquisition
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2024
Broadridge targets the “advisor distribution riddle” in latest acquisition

The global fintech provider has snapped up an advisor intent data provider to help asset managers sharpen their digital marketing.

By Leo Almazora
Musk charged with $7.5M insider trading on Tesla stock
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2024
Musk charged with $7.5M insider trading on Tesla stock

The CEO of the electric vehicle "breached his fiduciary duties" by trading on non-public company information, suit alleges.

By Bloomberg
SEC bars former advisor, crypto trader
ALTERNATIVES MAY 31, 2024
SEC bars former advisor, crypto trader

'Brokerage firms must broaden their horizons about what’s under scrutiny by regulators and what isn’t,' one compliance executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Citizens grows its private wealth ambitions in Boston
ADVISOR MOVES MAY 31, 2024
Citizens grows its private wealth ambitions in Boston

Citizens Financial Group has added a top advisor with nearly $1B in assets from JPMorgan, along with another key hire for its Boston office.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors adjust to higher-for-longer rate environment
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2024
Advisors adjust to higher-for-longer rate environment

Wall Street has found its hit song for the summer of 2024. It’s called higher-for-longer.

By Gregg Greenberg
Association of African American Financial Advisors chairman ‘involuntarily removed’
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2024
Association of African American Financial Advisors chairman ‘involuntarily removed’

Christian Nwasike responds to decision, saying they had 'divergent views on the future direction' of the organization.

By Josh Welsh
Sanctuary Wealth partner firm SLK adds multigenerational Wells Fargo pair
ADVISOR MOVES MAY 31, 2024
Sanctuary Wealth partner firm SLK adds multigenerational Wells Fargo pair

The breakaway duo, managing more than $300M in assets, are joining the employee-owned independent in California.

By Leo Almazora
RBC enhances Northeast presence with $855M JPMorgan team
ADVISOR MOVES MAY 31, 2024
RBC enhances Northeast presence with $855M JPMorgan team

The high-net-worth group is coming over to join RBC Wealth Management’s advisory complex in New Jersey.

By Leo Almazora
Mortgage delinquency rate up slightly, but is it cause for concern?
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2024
Mortgage delinquency rate up slightly, but is it cause for concern?

There should have been a dip in March due to tax refunds, but this didn't happen.

By Steve Randall
Most parents have made a financial sacrifice to help their adult children
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2024
Most parents have made a financial sacrifice to help their adult children

Emergency savings, debt payments, even retirement savings are at risk.

By Steve Randall
Global bonds fall again amid stubborn inflation outlook
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2024
Global bonds fall again amid stubborn inflation outlook

Traders expect to be dealing with the challenge for some time yet.

By Bloomberg
Wall Street is prepping for Trump-Biden bumpy ride
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2024
Wall Street is prepping for Trump-Biden bumpy ride

What will be the likely market impacts of the election?

By Bloomberg
Big banks are allocating more to private credit
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2024
Big banks are allocating more to private credit

Goldman, Citi, Wells Fargo among those increasing allocations.

By Bloomberg
Where the DOL's fiduciary rule intersects with HSAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2024
Where the DOL's fiduciary rule intersects with HSAs

For those who want to avoid becoming fiduciaries, be wary of the line between education and advice, lawyers warn.

By Emile Hallez