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Fintech aims to shake up how alternative asset firms connect with wealth managers
FINTECH NOV 27, 2023
Fintech aims to shake up how alternative asset firms connect with wealth managers

The platform enables connection without intermediaries, creates distribution partner opportunity.

By Steve Randall
Investment advisory firm case hits Supreme Court this week
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 26, 2023
Investment advisory firm case hits Supreme Court this week

Ruling could upend SEC’s 'Orwellian and terrifying' powers, amicus brief argues.

By Matthew Sellers
Latest in 401(k) litigation: Cap Group sued, MetLife to pay $4.5M settlement
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2023
Latest in 401(k) litigation: Cap Group sued, MetLife to pay $4.5M settlement

Settlements and new cases continue as law firms claim asset managers did wrong by using their own products.

By Emile Hallez
DOL proposal starts where Reg BI stops
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2023
DOL proposal starts where Reg BI stops

Opponents say the DOL’s proposed rule overrides Reg BI by imposing fiduciary duty on brokers working with retirement savers. Backers say the measure fills in Reg BI’s gaps in investor protection.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Oklahoma sued over anti-ESG law
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2023
Oklahoma sued over anti-ESG law

A former state employee is challenging a state law that targets financial firms, including BlackRock and JPMorgan Chase, for their climate change policies.

By Bloomberg
Another worrisome conflict of interest emerges
OPINION NOV 22, 2023
Another worrisome conflict of interest emerges

With interest rates rising, it's more challenging to make the case for clients having a mortgage or other collateralized loan.

By Scott Hanson
When it comes to responsible investing, language matters
OPINION NOV 22, 2023
When it comes to responsible investing, language matters

A recent survey shows clients were more likely to talk to their advisors about 'responsible investing' than 'ESG investing.'

By Kent McClanahan
Brokerage industry applauds, PIABA criticizes approval of remote inspection proposals
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 21, 2023
Brokerage industry applauds, PIABA criticizes approval of remote inspection proposals

'It's supervision by Zoom,' PIABA says, while Finra says the new rules reflect hybrid work arrangements while protecting investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Consumers like these wealth apps best, J.D. Power says
FINTECH NOV 21, 2023
Consumers like these wealth apps best, J.D. Power says

On the surface, there isn't much difference, but results people get from planning services can vary wildly.

By Emile Hallez
Nontraded REIT sales tank in 2023
ALTERNATIVES NOV 21, 2023
Nontraded REIT sales tank in 2023

'Ironically, I think the redemption issue is the best thing ever happen to nontraded REIT space,' says Kevin Gannon of Stanger.

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley co-president Andy Saperstein diagnosed with cancer
WIREHOUSES NOV 21, 2023
Morgan Stanley co-president Andy Saperstein diagnosed with cancer

The executive plans to continue working as he begins to receive treatment.

By Bloomberg
6 unintended consequences of staying the course 
OPINION NOV 21, 2023
6 unintended consequences of staying the course 

While it may seem ‘safer’ to stay put, there are risks that many advisors are unaware of.

By Wendy Leung
More Americans are tapping their retirement accounts in current hard times
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2023
More Americans are tapping their retirement accounts in current hard times

But Fidelity research also reveals encouraging long-term savings behaviors.

By Steve Randall
Citigroup lifer leaves head of wealth services role amid reorganization
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 21, 2023
Citigroup lifer leaves head of wealth services role amid reorganization

The Wall Street firm is working on an overhaul of its wealth business structure.

By Bloomberg
SEC says Kraken is running an unregistered crypto exchange
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 21, 2023
SEC says Kraken is running an unregistered crypto exchange

Regulator alleges that the firm used customer cash to pay expenses.

By Bloomberg
SEC orders brokerage, two reps to pay $1 million for Reg BI violations
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
SEC orders brokerage, two reps to pay $1 million for Reg BI violations

'The strategy involved frequent in-and-out trades that placed the broker’s interest in generating commissions and fees ahead of the customers’ interest in making a profit,' the SEC order states.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra performance advertising proposal helps it keep pace with SEC marketing rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 20, 2023
Finra performance advertising proposal helps it keep pace with SEC marketing rule

'There seems to be a little more detail in the Finra rule about the guardrails on the use of the projections,' a compliance lawyer says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Will employers pass the college planning test?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2023
Will employers pass the college planning test?

As federal student loan payments resume, parts of the SECURE 2.0 Act will soon make it easier to save for college or contribute to a 401(k).

By Emile Hallez
Citi initiates restructuring with significant job cuts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
Citi initiates restructuring with significant job cuts

Thousands could be affected as bank slashes positions.

By Matthew Sellers
Morgan Stanley taps Jed Finn to run wealth business
WIREHOUSES NOV 20, 2023
Morgan Stanley taps Jed Finn to run wealth business

Finn was previously an executive at McKinsey & Co., as were co-president Andy Saperstein and CEO James Gorman.

By Bloomberg