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CI Financial shares lose value amid US deal spree 
RIAS AUG 30, 2022
CI Financial shares lose value amid US deal spree 

CEO’s radical remake was accompanied by the exodus of 13 portfolio managers, traders and analysts to the Bank of Montreal.

By Bloomberg
Team managing $250 million at Edward Jones joins Raymond James
ADVISOR MOVES AUG 30, 2022
Team managing $250 million at Edward Jones joins Raymond James

Samuel Bates, Darin Frandsen and Adam Fluckiger set up shop at North Rim Financial Group in Saint George, Utah.

By InvestmentNews
Wealthspire funds four scholarships to encourage CFP diversity
RIAS AUG 30, 2022
Wealthspire funds four scholarships to encourage CFP diversity

The New York-based RIA will provide four awards per year of up to $5,000 per student for individuals pursuing their CFP certification.

By InvestmentNews
Is the housing market in trouble or poised for more gains?
OPINION AUG 30, 2022
Is the housing market in trouble or poised for more gains?

With the guidance of a well-informed financial professional, homeowners and investors can potentially tap into the value of their homes and be in a stronger liquidity position as the economy recovers.

By Ashley Bete
Raymond James expands education program with new Tech Savvy track
FINTECH AUG 30, 2022
Raymond James expands education program with new Tech Savvy track

Financial advisers will receive advanced training on integrated practice management platforms.

By Ryan W. Neal
Citigroup ordered to pay former ‘spoofing’ broker $725,383
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2022
Citigroup ordered to pay former ‘spoofing’ broker $725,383

A Finra arbitration panel said the firm owes Shlomo Salant compensation for 2014, the year he reached a settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for allegedly faking market interest in futures.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Retirement plan providers' investments in technology are paying off
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2022
Retirement plan providers' investments in technology are paying off

A quarter of plan participants now prefer to receive 401(k) account information via email, up from 9% in 2020, according to Cerulli Associates.

By Ryan W. Neal
Allworth acquires two firms, adding $640 million in AUM
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 29, 2022
Allworth acquires two firms, adding $640 million in AUM

Second Opinion Partners and Muchler Financial Services are folded into the firm.

By InvestmentNews
ESG industry begins to defend against woke investment critics
ESG AUG 29, 2022
ESG industry begins to defend against woke investment critics

Amid a growing anti-ESG movement, sustainable investors want to correct misinformation.

By Emile Hallez
Borrowers could face state tax bills on forgiven student loans
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2022
Borrowers could face state tax bills on forgiven student loans

Thirteen states have tax laws that would treat forgiven debt as income, meaning it's subject to state levies on earnings.

By Bloomberg
UBS dumped from Texas municipal bond deal
FIXED INCOME AUG 29, 2022
UBS dumped from Texas municipal bond deal

The bank won’t be part of the underwriting syndicate for transaction after state Comptroller Glenn Hegar included UBS on list of firms he deems “boycott” the fossil-fuel industry.

By Bloomberg
Commonwealth taps ex-LPL attorney for cybersecurity oversight
FINTECH AUG 29, 2022
Commonwealth taps ex-LPL attorney for cybersecurity oversight

In the newly created position, Michelle Kelley will lead the firm’s legal department and provide counsel on cybersecurity and privacy laws.

By Bruce Kelly
Top retirement providers ranked on digital experience
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2022
Top retirement providers ranked on digital experience

As the market sell-off erodes investors’ savings, they’re becoming more critical of the platforms provided by their retirement plans.

By InvestmentNews
SEC strategic plan emphasizes best-interest enforcement
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 26, 2022
SEC strategic plan emphasizes best-interest enforcement

The document may be an indication that the agency will pursue more complex Reg BI violations.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Kovack Securities dinged by Finra for A-share trades
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 26, 2022
Kovack Securities dinged by Finra for A-share trades

The firm was fined $210,000 for falling short on its supervision of short-term mutual fund trades, the regulator said.

By Bruce Kelly
Powell warns rates will stay high for some time
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 26, 2022
Powell warns rates will stay high for some time

The Federal Reserve chair pushed back against the notion that the central bank would soon reverse course.

By Bloomberg
Delaware becomes 16th state to join auto-IRA ranks
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 26, 2022
Delaware becomes 16th state to join auto-IRA ranks

Gov. John Carney signed the Delaware EARNS Act, which requires businesses with more than five employees that don't offer a retirement plan to enroll in the state program.

By Gregg Greenberg
Bank platform managing $2.6 billion moves to LPL
BROKER DEALERS AUG 26, 2022
Bank platform managing $2.6 billion moves to LPL

The assets of the People’s United Bank's retail brokerage and advisory business are joining those of its new parent, M&T Bank, at LPL.

By InvestmentNews
Hub unit launches financial wellness service
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2022
Hub unit launches financial wellness service

Companies can use Hub FinPath to give their workers access to financial coaches as well as online tools.

By InvestmentNews
Social Security spousal benefits explained
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2022
Social Security spousal benefits explained

It seems like a good time to review the who, what, when and how much of Social Security spousal benefits, and the different rules — and benefit amounts — for spouses versus survivors.

By Mary Beth Franklin