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Global bonds step into bear market as central banks seek to quash inflation
FIXED INCOME SEP 02, 2022
Global bonds step into bear market as central banks seek to quash inflation

Rapid interest-rate hikes deployed by policy makers in response to soaring inflation have brought to an end a four-decade bull market in bonds.

By Bloomberg
Where will crypto head this fall?
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2022
Where will crypto head this fall?

Investors are debating whether to hold or not to hold cryptocurrency in their IRAs or 401(k)s ahead of Wall Street's traditionally volatile fall season.

By Gregg Greenberg
Former Merrill broker settles civil lawsuit over throwing smoothie
WIREHOUSES SEP 01, 2022
Former Merrill broker settles civil lawsuit over throwing smoothie

On Wednesday, James Iannazzo agreed to pay $7,500, an amount his attorney called a 'token payment.'

By Ryan W. Neal
5 questions advisers should ask to make SEC audits as seamless as possible
OPINION SEP 01, 2022
5 questions advisers should ask to make SEC audits as seamless as possible

By using a proactive approach, firms not only save time and minimize risk, but they also instill confidence into their team from the top down.

By Jason Vinsonhaler
Legislation would end taxes on Social Security payments
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2022
Legislation would end taxes on Social Security payments

A bill introduced by Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., faces long odds this year, while the prospects for broader reform of the program depend on the outcome of November's election.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Edward Jones rep managing $130 million goes indie with Raymond James
ADVISOR MOVES SEP 01, 2022
Edward Jones rep managing $130 million goes indie with Raymond James

Amy Bush establishes Sage Investment Advice in Ingram, Texas, and joins the firm’s independent adviser channel.

By InvestmentNews
Merit acquires Connecticut firms managing $277 million
RIAS SEP 01, 2022
Merit acquires Connecticut firms managing $277 million

Ceponis Financial Group and Brook Wealth Management are both based in Fairfield County.

By InvestmentNews
Hightower acquires $1.2 billion RIA in Pacific Northwest
RIAS SEP 01, 2022
Hightower acquires $1.2 billion RIA in Pacific Northwest

Highland Private Wealth Management in Bellevue, Washington, has 18 employees, including five advisers.

By InvestmentNews
Pensions ahead of ESG funds on proxy votes
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2022
Pensions ahead of ESG funds on proxy votes

Compared with general shareholder votes, defined-benefit programs were much more likely to support resolutions around ESG governance and worker protection.

By Emile Hallez
Finra names Nathaniel Stankard chief of staff for regulatory operations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 01, 2022
Finra names Nathaniel Stankard chief of staff for regulatory operations

The executive, who had been senior adviser to Finra CEO Robert Cook, will spearhead regulatory integration.

By InvestmentNews
UBS duo managing $600 million bolts for Cadaret Grant
BROKER DEALERS AUG 31, 2022
UBS duo managing $600 million bolts for Cadaret Grant

Anthony Mona and Joseph Mansoor make the switch in Birmingham, Michigan, through OSJ Spartan Wealth Management.

By InvestmentNews
State regulators warn real money can be lost in fake world
FINTECH AUG 31, 2022
State regulators warn real money can be lost in fake world

Denizens of the metaverse can be ripped off by virtual investments, the North American Securities Administrators Association said in an advisory.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Inflation nudges retirement plan participants to adopt healthy habits
OPINION AUG 31, 2022
Inflation nudges retirement plan participants to adopt healthy habits

While the current economy is causing uncertainty and jitters, it’s also encouraging participants to act more like institutional investors.

By Nick Della Vedova and Jeff Elvander
RPA offers expanded adviser managed accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2022
RPA offers expanded adviser managed accounts

The RIA specializing in public-sector retirement plans is working with Stadion on participant-level personalization and using EPIC's record-keeping platform.

By InvestmentNews
Goldman, Morgan Stanley move to return employees to office by easing Covid rules
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 31, 2022
Goldman, Morgan Stanley move to return employees to office by easing Covid rules

The two investment banks both told staff that they will lift some of their remaining Covid-19 mitigation efforts after the Labor Day weekend.

By Bloomberg
Eldridge, Atlas Merchant doubling down on annuity provider DPL Financial
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 31, 2022
Eldridge, Atlas Merchant doubling down on annuity provider DPL Financial

The two private investors are investing $20 million of additional capital in the commission-free insurance specialist.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC charges two North Carolina advisers with $75 million fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 30, 2022
SEC charges two North Carolina advisers with $75 million fraud

Gregory Lindberg and Christopher Herwig allegedly misappropriated $57 million in client funds, while their firm collected more than $21.4 million in advisory fees in connection with these schemes.

By InvestmentNews
Make the right initial Medicare decision
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2022
Make the right initial Medicare decision

As clients consider the different types of coverage, they need to ask the correct questions and observe sign-up deadlines.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Succession planning isn't driving all M&A
OPINION AUG 30, 2022
Succession planning isn't driving all M&A

The economics are attractive right now, and many advisers see a better future for virtually everyone involved if they join forces with a larger firm.

By Scott Hanson
Kovack Advisors pays $900,000 to settle SEC charges over wrap program
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 30, 2022
Kovack Advisors pays $900,000 to settle SEC charges over wrap program

The agency charged the firm with failing to monitor whether wrap-fee accounts were in the best interests of clients who did little trading.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.