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SEC tightens rules on robo-advisor registration
FINTECH MAR 29, 2024
SEC tightens rules on robo-advisor registration

The rule revamp fills a gap in an early-2000s exemption that let investment advisors use websites as ‘props,’ says SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

By Leo Almazora
Are 401(k)s the ultimate retirement plan?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2024
Are 401(k)s the ultimate retirement plan?

Advisors weigh in on the impact the DOL’s retirement security rule will have on 401(k) plans and retirement.

By Josh Welsh
Raymond James signs $243M advisor from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 28, 2024
Raymond James signs $243M advisor from Wells Fargo

The industry veteran with two decades of experience will reinforce the brokerage firm's presence in Tennessee.

By Leo Almazora
Ascensus seals deal for beefy $3.9B 401(k) business
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2024
Ascensus seals deal for beefy $3.9B 401(k) business

The third-party administrator will take over 2,300 plans from its long-time partner, Mutual of Omaha.

By Leo Almazora
HSAs as investments on the rise, but use still low
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2024
HSAs as investments on the rise, but use still low

Few people are taking full advantage of the 'triple tax benefits' of health savings accounts, according to EBRI research.

By Emile Hallez
Bankman-Fried gets 25 years in prison for FTX fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 28, 2024
Bankman-Fried gets 25 years in prison for FTX fraud

'There is a risk that this man will be in a position to do something very bad in the future,' the judge says. 'And it’s not a trivial risk. Not a trivial risk at all.'

By Bloomberg
LPL welcomes $250M team from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 28, 2024
LPL welcomes $250M team from Wells Fargo

The Brick, New Jersey-based team includes a veteran advisor and two siblings.

By Leo Almazora
B. Riley gets extension to file audited financials
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 28, 2024
B. Riley gets extension to file audited financials

The firm has been given until April 29 under its existing credit agreement with Nomura Holdings, it said in a filing.

By Bloomberg
AI is facilitating financial fraud, Treasury warns
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 28, 2024
AI is facilitating financial fraud, Treasury warns

Advances in artificial intelligence make it easier for criminals to impersonate customers and craft increasingly sophisticated email phishing attacks, according to a report.

By Bloomberg
UBS boss gets $16M but bonuses are cut for traders
WIREHOUSES MAR 28, 2024
UBS boss gets $16M but bonuses are cut for traders

Despite challenging conditions, the bank has posted a record profit.

By Bloomberg
It’s official: Health care costs trump retirees’ other concerns
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2024
It’s official: Health care costs trump retirees’ other concerns

Poll of US seniors reveals that worries over health care expenses impact other areas, but only one-third have saved for health costs.

By Leo Almazora
FusionIQ launches unified investment platform
FINTECH MAR 27, 2024
FusionIQ launches unified investment platform

The new platform brings together various investments including digital assets, special purpose vehicles, and ETFs.

By Leo Almazora
AllianceBernstein 401(k) lawsuit booted
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2024
AllianceBernstein 401(k) lawsuit booted

A court dismissed the case, pointing to the facts that the company waived fees for its participants and didn't really benefit from the assets.

By Emile Hallez
The gender gap extends to retirement plan savers, Nationwide says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2024
The gender gap extends to retirement plan savers, Nationwide says

Women have more concerns about retirement and are less likely to have reached key financial milestones, survey shows.

By Leo Almazora
Empower teases 401(k) platform for small businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2024
Empower teases 401(k) platform for small businesses

The retirement services giant says its forthcoming platform will help advisors and third-party administrators address the access gap for more US workers.

By Leo Almazora
FP Alpha and PreciseFP unveil new tech partnership
FINTECH MAR 27, 2024
FP Alpha and PreciseFP unveil new tech partnership

The new alliance allows more advisors using financial planning software to leverage AI by removing a key friction point.

By Leo Almazora
Avantax adds $250M married duo from Edward Jones
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2024
Avantax adds $250M married duo from Edward Jones

The Lockhart, Texas-based advisor couple join the tax-focused wealth planning network with years of experience at a family-owned practice.

By Leo Almazora
Americans dipping into retirement savings as inflation lingers
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2024
Americans dipping into retirement savings as inflation lingers

More than half have taken on debt in response to higher costs, according to an Allianz Life survey.

By Leo Almazora
2023 was boom year for health savings accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2024
2023 was boom year for health savings accounts

Devenir reports that HSAs saw robust growth in invested assets last year, along with increases in contributions and withdrawals.

By Leo Almazora
Retirees in target-date funds still recovering from 2022
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2024
Retirees in target-date funds still recovering from 2022

Morningstar's Target-Date Strategy Landscape report also shows that costs are going down and that CITs are about to surpass mutual funds.

By Emile Hallez