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One-third of healthcare workers aren’t confident about retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 02, 2024
One-third of healthcare workers aren’t confident about retirement

Despite 91 percent being in a workplace savings plan, uncertainty over saving, debt, and other issues are making healthcare employees doubtful.

By Leo Almazora
Broker who took client funds for 17 years is barred
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 02, 2024
Broker who took client funds for 17 years is barred

"A broker admitting that he has been ripping off clients for 17 years is beyond troubling," said one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC charges Silvergate Capital Corporation, former execs with misleading investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 02, 2024
SEC charges Silvergate Capital Corporation, former execs with misleading investors

The firm and two individuals have settled, but CFO will fight to clear his name.

By Steve Randall
SEC updates annuity disclosure rules for RILAs, MVAs
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 01, 2024
SEC updates annuity disclosure rules for RILAs, MVAs

The amendments aimed at fostering a more tailored approach to disclosure for non-variable annuities sparked concerns for one dissenting commissioner.

By Leo Almazora
Retirees spend twice as much when they have guaranteed income, research finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 01, 2024
Retirees spend twice as much when they have guaranteed income, research finds

Most people don't plan bequests and many unnecessarily cut back on discretionary spending in retirement, according to a paper from an industry group.

By Emile Hallez
Errant ex-advisor who lost clients almost $2M hit with 10-year prohibition
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 01, 2024
Errant ex-advisor who lost clients almost $2M hit with 10-year prohibition

Former advisor reportedly put his clients in unsuitable private placements and misappropriated part of a senior client’s $675K investment, among other breaches.

By Leo Almazora
Supreme Court muddies regulatory authority of SEC and DOL
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 28, 2024
Supreme Court muddies regulatory authority of SEC and DOL

Federal agencies could be more easily defeated in court over their interpretations of laws passed by Congress.

By Emile Hallez
Franklin Templeton extends SMA offerings to UBS platforms
FINTECH JUN 28, 2024
Franklin Templeton extends SMA offerings to UBS platforms

The partnership aims to provide advisors with more opportunities to personalize client portfolios and enhance their after-tax returns.

By Leo Almazora
Follow the rules, ask questions when using gen AI, Finra tells firms
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 28, 2024
Follow the rules, ask questions when using gen AI, Finra tells firms

Amid growing use of generative AI and large language models, the regulator is issuing a crucial reminder for its members.

By Leo Almazora
Orion leans into fintech flexibility with new offerings
FINTECH JUN 28, 2024
Orion leans into fintech flexibility with new offerings

The wealth tech giant is helping firms “do business as they see fit” with two new additions, including a standalone trading solution launching later this summer.

By Leo Almazora
Critics question Finra as watchdog's caseload plunges
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 28, 2024
Critics question Finra as watchdog's caseload plunges

Enforcement actions hit an all-time low last year while fines plummeted to half of 2016 haul, raising doubts about its effectiveness.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley's Open AI-powered solution for advisors has expanded
FINTECH JUN 28, 2024
Morgan Stanley's Open AI-powered solution for advisors has expanded

Wall Street firm says advisor adoption of its solution is 98%.

By Steve Randall
Former head of Osaic B-D lands at AssetMark
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 27, 2024
Former head of Osaic B-D lands at AssetMark

"Having relationships with financial advisors is one of the greatest assets these senior executives possess," said one industry official.

By Bruce Kelly
New fiscal spending bill threatens DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 27, 2024
New fiscal spending bill threatens DOL fiduciary rule

The proposed legislation governing funds for fiscal year 2025 would hamper the agency’s ability to administer, implement, or enforce the rule.

By Leo Almazora
Supreme Court dampens SEC's use of in-house courts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 27, 2024
Supreme Court dampens SEC's use of in-house courts

The conservative majority decision nullifying a nearly $1M penalty could hamper the regulator's power to extract high-dollar settlements.

By Bloomberg
LPL adds former baseball pro to Momentum Wealth bench
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 27, 2024
LPL adds former baseball pro to Momentum Wealth bench

The pitcher-turned-wealth manager is part of a $380M advisor team in Delaware that’s joining LPL from PNC Investments.

By Leo Almazora
A Republican makes a case for ESG and sustainable investing
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 26, 2024
A Republican makes a case for ESG and sustainable investing

Despite attacks on environmental, social, and governance data being used, one former Congressman said he is hopeful about climate investing.

By Emile Hallez
Colorado bars advisor over high-risk options trades
ALTERNATIVES JUN 26, 2024
Colorado bars advisor over high-risk options trades

"Buying options is fraught with risk for financial advisors," one attorney noted.

By Bruce Kelly
BlackRock to ramp up custom models business with GeoWealth partnership
ALTERNATIVES JUN 26, 2024
BlackRock to ramp up custom models business with GeoWealth partnership

The TAMP will help expand advisors’ access to BlackRock’s private markets, direct indexing, and fixed income SMAs.

By Leo Almazora
Wall Street banks pick up buyback pace ahead of key Fed tests
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 26, 2024
Wall Street banks pick up buyback pace ahead of key Fed tests

The six largest lenders bought back more than $14B in shares in the first quarter as regulators hint at "lite" version of new rules.

By Bloomberg