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Carson Group acquires Louisiana firm managing $500 million
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 16, 2023
Carson Group acquires Louisiana firm managing $500 million

The deal for Baton Rouge-based Shobe Financial Group was driven by succession planning considerations.

By InvestmentNews
JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley in talks for First Republic, WSJ says
WIREHOUSES MAR 16, 2023
JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley in talks for First Republic, WSJ says

Several large banks are discussing a potential deal that could include a sizable capital infusion to shore up troubled First Republic.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan says to book profits on bonds before next possible rate hike
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2023
JPMorgan says to book profits on bonds before next possible rate hike

The bank says Fed isn’t done with hiking and sees another rate increase next week.

By Bloomberg
First Republic exploring options including a sale
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 16, 2023
First Republic exploring options including a sale

The bank, which is also looking at options for shoring up liquidity, is expected to draw interest from larger rivals, sources said.

By Bloomberg
SEC proposes new cybersecurity requirements for broker-dealers
FINTECH MAR 15, 2023
SEC proposes new cybersecurity requirements for broker-dealers

The proposal is similar to one the SEC released last year that focuses on investment advisors. The SEC also extended the comment period for the advisor proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Amid market turmoil, LPL shares get boosted to buy by CFRA
BROKER DEALERS MAR 15, 2023
Amid market turmoil, LPL shares get boosted to buy by CFRA

The firm will continue to benefit from interest rates than are higher right now than any time since before the credit crisis, according to CFRA analyst Michael Elliott.

By Bruce Kelly
Custody newbie Altruist claims No. 3 spot with SSG acquisition
RIAS MAR 15, 2023
Custody newbie Altruist claims No. 3 spot with SSG acquisition

In less than two weeks, Altruist's custody business grows from zero to more than 3,000 RIA clients, with only Schwab and Fidelity having more RIA relationships.

By Jeff Benjamin
Sticking with WORM may leave advisory firms in the dust
OPINION MAR 15, 2023
Sticking with WORM may leave advisory firms in the dust

The SEC's amendment to rule 17a-4 represents a tremendous opportunity to bring firms' record-keeping systems into the 21st century.

By Bill Simpson
Want more new business? Add subscriptions, AdvicePay says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 15, 2023
Want more new business? Add subscriptions, AdvicePay says

About 90% of households don't use financial planners, but offering fee-based services could help win them over, the firm says.

By Emile Hallez
Opponents of DOL ESG rule violate fiduciary duty to retirement savers
ESG MAR 15, 2023
Opponents of DOL ESG rule violate fiduciary duty to retirement savers

In an effort to prove they're anti-woke, Republicans are ignoring risk factors that could affect returns, not to mention market signals.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morgan Stanley partners with OpenAI on internal chatbot for its advisors
FINTECH MAR 15, 2023
Morgan Stanley partners with OpenAI on internal chatbot for its advisors

Answers to advisors' questions will be generated exclusively using Morgan Stanley's library of content and data.

By Ryan W. Neal
S&P, Fitch downgrade First Republic Bank to junk
FIXED INCOME MAR 15, 2023
S&P, Fitch downgrade First Republic Bank to junk

Both credit assessors said further downgrades are possible as the bank faces deposit outflows that could affect its liquidity profile and ramps up wholesale borrowing.

By Bloomberg
Raymond James adds Wells Fargo team with $450 million in assets
BROKER DEALERS MAR 15, 2023
Raymond James adds Wells Fargo team with $450 million in assets

The father-son pair, David and Paul Gwidt, will operate as Gwidt Wealth Management Group in Racine, Wisconsin.

By InvestmentNews
Edward Jones advisors with $185 million in assets join LPL
BROKER DEALERS MAR 15, 2023
Edward Jones advisors with $185 million in assets join LPL

Lucas Mijares and Jesse Ettlin are launching Zion Capital Wealth Management in Grass Valley, California, and aligning with Mariner Advisor Network.

By InvestmentNews
Credit Suisse shares plunge as top holder rules out investing more
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 15, 2023
Credit Suisse shares plunge as top holder rules out investing more

The bank's shares fell as much as 25% to hit a record low in European trading after the remark by the chairman of Saudi National Bank.

By Bloomberg
SEC set to step up number of onsite exams
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 14, 2023
SEC set to step up number of onsite exams

'Having the interaction with registrants is really critical,' Natasha Vij Greiner, deputy director of the SEC's Division of Examinations, told an Investment Adviser Association conference.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
IAA advocates for advisors as portals to private investments for clients
ALTERNATIVES MAR 14, 2023
IAA advocates for advisors as portals to private investments for clients

The trade association is trying to insert language into capital formation legislation that would deem investors accredited if they work with a fiduciary advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cetera's credit outlook gets boost from Moody's
BROKER DEALERS MAR 14, 2023
Cetera's credit outlook gets boost from Moody's

The rating agency cites the positive impact of the firm's deal to acquire the wealth management business of Securian Financial Group.

By Bruce Kelly
Rethinking retirement plan menus to reflect higher rates
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 14, 2023
Rethinking retirement plan menus to reflect higher rates

Amid persistent inflation, plan participants might benefit from being able to invest in real assets, says Schroders' Adam Farstrup.

By Gregg Greenberg
Charles Schwab's fortune takes $2.9 billion hit in wake of SVB collapse
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 14, 2023
Charles Schwab's fortune takes $2.9 billion hit in wake of SVB collapse

Founder of the eponymous discount brokerage has seen his wealth drop more this year than any other US billionaire.

By Bloomberg