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Why retirees still require rainy day funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2023
Why retirees still require rainy day funds

J.P. Morgan’s experts advise those in retirement to set aside three to six months of income to prepare themselves for major life, health or financial surprises.

By Gregg Greenberg
Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter percentage point
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 22, 2023
Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter percentage point

It’s the second straight rise of 25 basis points following a string of aggressive moves starting in March 2022, when rates were near zero.

By Bloomberg
Strive Asset Management to bring anti-ESG to PEP 401(k)
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2023
Strive Asset Management to bring anti-ESG to PEP 401(k)

The firm, which is on a crusade against the use of ESG factors in investing, announced that it's launching a pooled employer plan.

By Emile Hallez
Program brings financial planning to Chicago  working families
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 22, 2023
Program brings financial planning to Chicago working families

The program aims to infuse social service programs with information about long-term financial and career goals.

By Joanne Cleaver
Finra slaps B-D with $180,000 fine over former advisor's sale of Ponzi
BROKER DEALERS MAR 22, 2023
Finra slaps B-D with $180,000 fine over former advisor's sale of Ponzi

The rep at Hornor Townsend & Kent sold securities known as Future Income Payments; according to the Department of Justice, that was a nationwide Ponzi scheme.

By Bruce Kelly
Mariner acquires $221 million South Carolina wealth firm
RIAS MAR 22, 2023
Mariner acquires $221 million South Carolina wealth firm

Greenville-based Goldfinch Wealth Management will be Mariner’s first office in the state.

By InvestmentNews
M&A and succession planning in a time of high inflation, rising rates
OPINION MAR 22, 2023
M&A and succession planning in a time of high inflation, rising rates

Advisors looking to sell their practices can still get fair value for their life’s work, but they should avoid overly complicated deals and do their homework to find the right buyer.

By Michael Nessim
First Republic rebounds off record low amid talk of fresh aid plan
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2023
First Republic rebounds off record low amid talk of fresh aid plan

The stock led a broad-based rally in U.S. banks, with the KBW Regional Banking Index surging 4.8% for its biggest gain since January 2021.

By Bloomberg
How financial advisors can capitalize on the metaverse
OPINION MAR 21, 2023
How financial advisors can capitalize on the metaverse

Here are a few steps to consider before embarking on large-scale investments in the virtual landscape.

By Nageswar Cherukupalli
Bank customers generally keeping calm
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2023
Bank customers generally keeping calm

Amid the banking system's woes, here’s how sentiment breaks down among different groups of bank clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
Democratic senators take aim at estate tax strategies for ultra-wealthy
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2023
Democratic senators take aim at estate tax strategies for ultra-wealthy

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and three colleagues urge Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to curb the use of grantor retained annuity trusts in the name of tax fairness.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
First Republic hiring spree focused on these four firms
RIAS MAR 21, 2023
First Republic hiring spree focused on these four firms

Almost half the financial advisors hired by First Republic since 2010 came from Wells Fargo Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS credit outlook cut to negative by S&P, Moody's following Credit Suisse deal
WIREHOUSES MAR 21, 2023
UBS credit outlook cut to negative by S&P, Moody's following Credit Suisse deal

In addition, Fitch places UBS on rating watch negative due to uncertain implications of the acquisition on the combined credit profile of the two banks.

By Bloomberg
Yellen says US will intervene to protect smaller banks if necessary
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 21, 2023
Yellen says US will intervene to protect smaller banks if necessary

The Treasury Secretary's comments come amid heightened worries about financial stability after the collapse of two US banks and UBS' deal to buy troubled Swiss rival Credit Suisse.

By Bloomberg
CFP Board launches new round of ads to promote credential
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 20, 2023
CFP Board launches new round of ads to promote credential

The organization urges viewers to hire a CFP — 'It's gotta be a CFP' — in its most direct appeal since the public awareness campaign launched more than a decade ago.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges advisor with failing to disclose annuity commissions
RIAS MAR 20, 2023
SEC charges advisor with failing to disclose annuity commissions

The attorney for Massachusetts-based Jeffrey Cutter fires back at SEC, saying the agency is 'flat out wrong' and accusing it of trying to 'get a toehold into regulating the insurance industry.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As dust settles on banking sector, some analysts believe worst is over
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2023
As dust settles on banking sector, some analysts believe worst is over

Recent flows into mutual funds and ETFs suggest that investors are already scooping up beaten down bank stocks.

By Jeff Benjamin
Biden vetoes bill blocking Labor Department ESG rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2023
Biden vetoes bill blocking Labor Department ESG rule

The measure would have rescinded the DOL rule allowing retirement plans to consider environmental, social and governance issues in their investment decisions.

By Bloomberg
UBS swallows Credit Suisse, still eyes growth in US
WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2023
UBS swallows Credit Suisse, still eyes growth in US

The UBS deal to acquire its banking rival, along with the continued drop in the share price of First Republic Bank, could mean a further shake-up in the US wealth management market.

By Bruce Kelly
Uncovering the nuances to the headline trends of our industry
FINTECH MAR 20, 2023
Uncovering the nuances to the headline trends of our industry

As InvestmentNews opens its annual benchmarking survey for this year, we will be looking to the data for clues on inflation’s impact on wages and how it has translated to advisory practices.

By Devin McGinley