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Wired for success: Advisors reveal their best-in-class tech
FINTECH SEP 09, 2024
Wired for success: Advisors reveal their best-in-class tech

InvestmentNews goes back to school to learn what tech has added most value to advisors’ practices.

By Gregg Greenberg
Crypto’s influence on the election
ALTERNATIVES SEP 09, 2024
Crypto’s influence on the election

With the FTX meltdown no longer a fresh memory and the crypto business funneling cash into political action committees, is Gary Gensler’s SEC a liability for Democrats?

By Emile Hallez
IRS sweep for high-income back taxes hits $1.3B milestone
TAX SEP 06, 2024
IRS sweep for high-income back taxes hits $1.3B milestone

Over the first six months of one targeted initiative, the agency scooped $172M from 21,000 wealthy individuals who've been delinquent on their tax filings since 2017.

By Leo Almazora
Western Asset clients yank $4.9B after co-CIO's sudden leave
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 06, 2024
Western Asset clients yank $4.9B after co-CIO's sudden leave

The SEC and justice department are probing whether the firm, a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, cherry-picked trades to favor certain clients.

By Bloomberg
Father-daughter advisor duo splits from Morgan Stanley
RIAS SEP 06, 2024
Father-daughter advisor duo splits from Morgan Stanley

The Pennsylvania-based team led by a nearly 40-year veteran of the industry is launching their own independent firm in affiliation with Sanctuary Wealth.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley to pay $2M fine over First Republic stock sales
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2024
Morgan Stanley to pay $2M fine over First Republic stock sales

"Monitoring officers incorrectly concluded, after only one minute, that there was no relationship between the customer and First Republic."

By Leo Almazora
Former RIA ordered to pay more than $1.8M over fee disclosure failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2024
Former RIA ordered to pay more than $1.8M over fee disclosure failures

The Arizona-based firm charged an estimated 59 clients $1.3M more than they'd agreed to pay, according to an SEC complaint filed in court.

By Leo Almazora
New Jersey B-D blocked potential whistleblowers, SEC claims
BROKER DEALERS SEP 06, 2024
New Jersey B-D blocked potential whistleblowers, SEC claims

“You can’t put any language in an agreement that would prevent a client from reporting a broker-dealer’s actions," says one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisors still positive on private equity despite recovery in publicly traded stocks
EQUITIES SEP 06, 2024
Advisors still positive on private equity despite recovery in publicly traded stocks

The comeback in publicly traded stocks and bonds is complete. So what are advisors doing with all the private equity they added since the 2022 market selloff?

By Gregg Greenberg
Texas asset manager blacklist tested in court
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2024
Texas asset manager blacklist tested in court

A state law that prohibits business with financial service companies accused of boycotting the oil and gas business is unconstitutional, a business group suing the state says.

By Emile Hallez
Want to attract NextGen talent? Start from within, says CEO
RIAS SEP 06, 2024
Want to attract NextGen talent? Start from within, says CEO

Internship programs, equity participation, and cultivating a dynamic company culture are just a few strategies to keep talent.

By Josh Welsh
Edward Jones adds experienced advisor in Minnesota
ADVISOR MOVES SEP 06, 2024
Edward Jones adds experienced advisor in Minnesota

The firm's latest addition comes from Sweet Financial Partners, where she managed more than $107M in client assets.

By Leo Almazora
Eton Solutions unveils industry-leading gen AI solution
FINTECH SEP 06, 2024
Eton Solutions unveils industry-leading gen AI solution

The wealth tech provider's new solution, built to work with its flagship ERP product, promises to boost family offices' efficiency by 2x to 4x.

By Leo Almazora
GCG Advisory Partners lands breakaway pair from Wells Fargo
RIAS SEP 06, 2024
GCG Advisory Partners lands breakaway pair from Wells Fargo

The North Carolina-based planning firm's newest additions, including a 21-year industry veteran, previously managed more than $150M in assets.

By Leo Almazora
US yields retreat as jobs spark hopes for jumbo Fed cut
FIXED INCOME SEP 06, 2024
US yields retreat as jobs spark hopes for jumbo Fed cut

Softer-than-expected jobs report opens the door to a 50-basis-point adjustment, but the jury is still out on the cautious central bank's next move.

By Bloomberg
Robinhood hit with $3.9M penalty for misleading crypto investors in California
ALTERNATIVES SEP 06, 2024
Robinhood hit with $3.9M penalty for misleading crypto investors in California

Landmark settlement finds the retail investing platform violated consumer protection laws by falsely representing its trading and custody practices.

By Leo Almazora
Retirement savings black hole revealed with 1 in 5 having nothing saved
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 06, 2024
Retirement savings black hole revealed with 1 in 5 having nothing saved

Report highlights importance of financial readiness on retirement contentment.

By Steve Randall
Ameriprise picks up $150M advisor from Edward Jones
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 06, 2024
Ameriprise picks up $150M advisor from Edward Jones

Michigan advisor joins the firm's branch channel.

By Steve Randall
Are investors holding back on decisions until after the election?
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 06, 2024
Are investors holding back on decisions until after the election?

Barometer of investor sentiment also reveals bullish/bearish split.

By Steve Randall
US jobs report awaited, likely hiring bounce to spark Fed cut
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 06, 2024
US jobs report awaited, likely hiring bounce to spark Fed cut

Economists believe stats will make rate cut more likely.