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Investing in climate solutions
OPINION NOV 11, 2021
Investing in climate solutions

Companies that provide climate solutions are essentially businesses that drive or underpin substantial reductions in or the removal of greenhouse gas emissions.

By Paulina Sliwinska
Creative Planning picks up Lockton's U.S. retirement business
RIA NEWS NOV 11, 2021
Creative Planning picks up Lockton's U.S. retirement business

The deal expands Creative Planning’s presence in the retirement plan business by about $110 billion and gives it access to the large-plan segment of the 401(k) market.

By Emile Hallez
LPL names three to its Advisor Inclusion Council
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 10, 2021
LPL names three to its Advisor Inclusion Council

Sam Cone, Jessica McNamee and Grace Yung are joining the group, whose members have diverse backgrounds and specialties.

By InvestmentNews
SEC exam sweep shows advisers overcharging clients
FINTECH NOV 10, 2021
SEC exam sweep shows advisers overcharging clients

In a separate exam sweep, the SEC found that robo-advisers weren't acting in clients' best interests and were misleading in their advertising.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ESG still scant in DC plans, used more in public sector
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2021
ESG still scant in DC plans, used more in public sector

ESG is only used in 5% of corporate DC plans, according to Callan. Use by institutional investors also varies a lot by geography.

By Emile Hallez
UK crypto trader Nexo buys piece of Brooklyn B-D
ALTERNATIVES NOV 10, 2021
UK crypto trader Nexo buys piece of Brooklyn B-D

The terms of Nexo's deal for a stake in Texture Capital Holdings were not disclosed.

By Bruce Kelly
Georgia teams managing $308 million join Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 10, 2021
Georgia teams managing $308 million join Raymond James

Two advisers from Truist and a trio from Merrill Lynch are moving to the firm's employee channel.

By InvestmentNews
Carving a cryptocurrency advisory niche
ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2021
Carving a cryptocurrency advisory niche

After buying his first Bitcoin six years ago for $235, Steve Larsen believes the digital currency is still a value at over $66,000.

By Jeff Benjamin
Meeting the expectations of tomorrow’s savvy clients
OPINION NOV 09, 2021
Meeting the expectations of tomorrow’s savvy clients

If you're trying to grow, you need to be prepared to dramatically upgrade your service, including providing a first-rate digital experience and a greater range of services.

By Scott Hanson
Finra pops Aegis Capital $2.75 million for churning
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 09, 2021
Finra pops Aegis Capital $2.75 million for churning

Over four years, the New York-based broker-dealer failed to identify trading that was potentially excessive and unsuitable in hundreds of customer accounts, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch duo managing $215 million join Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 09, 2021
Merrill Lynch duo managing $215 million join Raymond James

Francine Payson and Tarek Salhab are joining the firm's employee unit in Fort Myers, Florida.

By InvestmentNews
Bank rep serving $400 million goes indie with LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 09, 2021
Bank rep serving $400 million goes indie with LPL

Scott Howell will open an office in Summit, New Jersey.

By InvestmentNews
Confusion about Medicare plagues older workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2021
Confusion about Medicare plagues older workers

Contributions to health savings accounts can trip up enrollment after the age of 65.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Robinhood breach exposes data on millions of users
FINTECH NOV 09, 2021
Robinhood breach exposes data on millions of users

The online brokerage said an intruder obtained personal information on about 7 million customers and then demanded payment.

By Bloomberg
Thoughts on the purpose and value of financial advisers
OPINION NOV 09, 2021
Thoughts on the purpose and value of financial advisers

As technology-driven competitors emerge, advisers need to keep in very close contact with their clients.

By Tad Edwards
Bipartisan House bill would help workers keep track of retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2021
Bipartisan House bill would help workers keep track of retirement plans

The legislation would also expand access to workplace plans by creating more opportunities for part-time workers to join and allowing 403(b) plans to participate in multiple-employer and pooled employer plans.

By InvestmentNews
What Ascensus purchase of Newport Group means for advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2021
What Ascensus purchase of Newport Group means for advisers

Last week’s announced purchase of Newport Group by Ascensus comes on the heels of Empower’s purchases of MassMutual’s and Prudential’s record-keeping divisions.

By Fred Barstein
Brokerages, alts advocates dispute state regulators’ Reg BI assessment
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2021
Brokerages, alts advocates dispute state regulators’ Reg BI assessment

NASAA officials say sale of complex products provides insight into shortcomings of broker standard of conduct.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
5 ways to get your firm unstuck
OPINION NOV 08, 2021
5 ways to get your firm unstuck

These activities might help get your firm out of its rut, but it’s up to you to make it happen.

By Jamie Hopkins
Price check on Kroger's 401(k) fees showed overcharge, lawsuit claims
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2021
Price check on Kroger's 401(k) fees showed overcharge, lawsuit claims

The law firms that filed the case point to record-keeping fees that were higher than those for other plans they identified.

By Emile Hallez