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Recharging your brain with a sabbatical
OPINION SEP 28, 2022
Recharging your brain with a sabbatical

Sometimes employees need an exodus from the professional grind that will give them some rest and time for fresh thinking, and even allow them to fulfill pursuits that have nothing to do with work.

By C. Angus Schaal
Wall Street banks hire WhatsApp cops after being hit with big fines
FINTECH SEP 28, 2022
Wall Street banks hire WhatsApp cops after being hit with big fines

In court documents, the SEC described at least a few senior managers at each firm who engaged in rampant texting with colleagues and clients.

By Bloomberg
Former Northern Trust exec Shundrawn Thomas launches private equity firm
ALTERNATIVES SEP 28, 2022
Former Northern Trust exec Shundrawn Thomas launches private equity firm

Thomas is partnering with former Bank of America credit specialist Anthony Hoye to provide financing to minority and women-led businesses.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wall Street firms hit with $2 billion in fines in WhatsApp probe
FINTECH SEP 27, 2022
Wall Street firms hit with $2 billion in fines in WhatsApp probe

The penalties levied against firms including Citigroup, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs constitute the largest-ever penalties against US banks for record-keeping lapses.

By Bloomberg
$13 billion branch office to leave Raymond James
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2022
$13 billion branch office to leave Raymond James

Large branch offices of independent broker-dealers like Concurrent Advisors increasingly are flexing their muscles and either adding on new custodians or spinning off on their own.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC bars Merrill manager out on sick leave
WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2022
SEC bars Merrill manager out on sick leave

Richard M. Crabtree, who was based in Annapolis, Maryland, began defrauding a client in 2016, according to the agency.

By Bruce Kelly
Medicare Part B premium, IRMAA surcharges to decline in 2023
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2022
Medicare Part B premium, IRMAA surcharges to decline in 2023

The decreases reflect a partial rollback of the big increases in 2022 following a big cut in the cost of a new Alzheimer's drug.

By InvestmentNews
Wall Street firms seen paying historic fine to settle WhatsApp probe
FINTECH SEP 27, 2022
Wall Street firms seen paying historic fine to settle WhatsApp probe

The results of the investigation could be released as soon as Wednesday and could see regulators extracting total fines of around $2 billion.

By Bloomberg
10 advisers managing $2.85 billion join UBS from Merrill
RIAS SEP 27, 2022
10 advisers managing $2.85 billion join UBS from Merrill

The advisers, who work with high- and ultra-high-net-worth families and institutions, join the firm in Washington, D.C.

By InvestmentNews
OneDigital buys $1 billion New Jersey wealth management firm
RIAS SEP 27, 2022
OneDigital buys $1 billion New Jersey wealth management firm

KB Financial Partners and KB Financial Advisory Partners has 28 employees and three offices.

By InvestmentNews
The wrinkles with the SEC’s third-party assurance for emissions
ESG SEP 27, 2022
The wrinkles with the SEC’s third-party assurance for emissions

'Attestation' will lead to more reliable data for investors, but there are hurdles to overcome first.

By Emile Hallez
Less financially stressed employees tend to stick around
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2022
Less financially stressed employees tend to stick around

A report from Bank of America shows financial wellness tools can help companies reduce attrition and attract more qualified employees.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC files fraud suit against three connected to $100 million deli
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2022
SEC files fraud suit against three connected to $100 million deli

Federal prosecutors also accused James T. Patten, Peter L. Coker Sr. and Peter L. Coker Jr. of artificially inflating the price of two companies through manipulative trading.

By Bloomberg
Insurance benefits seen as useful tool for attracting, retaining employees
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2022
Insurance benefits seen as useful tool for attracting, retaining employees

Limra estimates 86 million employees could have access to new insurance benefits within 2 years.

By InvestmentNews
Despite a $5.2M YES arb loss, its biggest yet, UBS may keep fighting
ALTERNATIVES SEP 26, 2022
Despite a $5.2M YES arb loss, its biggest yet, UBS may keep fighting

It's been win some, lose some for UBS as it defends its complex options strategy, but lately investors seem to be prevailing more.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra investigates David Lerner’s son over sales of in-house funds
ALTERNATIVES SEP 26, 2022
Finra investigates David Lerner’s son over sales of in-house funds

Daniel Lerner, who's executive vice president of investor services at David Lerner Associates, faces potential disciplinary action over sales of energy funds.

By Bruce Kelly
Vanguard sends up the white flag on struggling factor-based strategy
EQUITIES SEP 26, 2022
Vanguard sends up the white flag on struggling factor-based strategy

The index fund giant is making history with its first-ever shuttering of a U.S.-listed ETF, but it's not elaborating on its plans for its five other factor-based funds.

By Jeff Benjamin
North Carolina team managing $380 million joins LPL from Truist
BROKER DEALERS SEP 26, 2022
North Carolina team managing $380 million joins LPL from Truist

Benjamin Link and Steve Sexton, who are forming Vero Wealth Management in Greensboro, are the 25th team to join LPL’s Linsco platform.

By InvestmentNews
Traders flocking to cash instead of moving capital into riskier assets
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 26, 2022
Traders flocking to cash instead of moving capital into riskier assets

Cash saw inflows of $30 billion in the week through Sept. 21 with the vast bulk now earning upwards of 2%, with pockets paying 3%, 4% or more.

By Bloomberg
A time for difficult conversations
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2022
A time for difficult conversations

It may be time for advisers to talk to clients about reducing spending and either continuing or returning to work.

By InvestmentNews