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Nikki Haley suggests raising retirement age to curb rising US debt
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2023
Nikki Haley suggests raising retirement age to curb rising US debt

The Republican presidential candidate has blamed her own party for its role in driving federal debt.

By Bloomberg
Boston Fed president says they 'may have more to do' to beat down inflation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 25, 2023
Boston Fed president says they 'may have more to do' to beat down inflation

Susan Collins said she is surprised the economy has remained so resilient.

By Steve Randall
What clients want you to know about transferring wealth to their heirs
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2023
What clients want you to know about transferring wealth to their heirs

Raymond James poll reveals the priorities of handling intergenerational wealth transfers.

By Steve Randall
Finra ‘looks forward’ to defending enforcement authority in court
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 24, 2023
Finra ‘looks forward’ to defending enforcement authority in court

A brokerage and a rep, both targets of Finra disciplinary actions, have filed suits questioning the regulator’s constitutionality.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Helping clients be more realistic about their investing horizon
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 24, 2023
Helping clients be more realistic about their investing horizon

How one Summit Financial advisor plans to use Pontera to manage clients' held-away assets.

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL to gain Prudential's $50B wealth management business
RIA NEWS AUG 24, 2023
LPL to gain Prudential's $50B wealth management business

LPL has been picking up steam in working as a back-office platform for banks, credit unions and insurance companies.

By Bruce Kelly
Apollo faces shareholder lawsuit over nine-figure executive tax payout
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 24, 2023
Apollo faces shareholder lawsuit over nine-figure executive tax payout

Asset manager under fire as it tries to repair post Epstein damage.

By [email protected]
Social Security benefits won't be enough for retirement, most believe
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 24, 2023
Social Security benefits won't be enough for retirement, most believe

Concern is rising among pre-retirees and younger, but more are getting professional help.

By Steve Randall
Nvidia smashes Wall Street forecast amid AI boom
EQUITIES AUG 24, 2023
Nvidia smashes Wall Street forecast amid AI boom

The chipmaker's shares soared toward a record high before the bell.

By Bloomberg
Judge orders $500K royalties must go to R. Kelly victims
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 24, 2023
Judge orders $500K royalties must go to R. Kelly victims

The disgraced singer is serving a 30 year jail sentence.

By Bloomberg
Four major banks settle stock-lending suit
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 23, 2023
Four major banks settle stock-lending suit

Pension funds led by the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System brought an antitrust action related to the banks' control of the market for stock loans used for hedging and short selling.

By Bloomberg
Advisors must document annual compliance review in writing under new SEC rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 23, 2023
Advisors must document annual compliance review in writing under new SEC rule

The provision was buried on page 302 of a rule focused on private-fund advisors. The SEC also reopened the comment period on its advisor custody proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC adopts rules to boost oversight of private-fund advisors
RIA NEWS AUG 23, 2023
SEC adopts rules to boost oversight of private-fund advisors

Quarterly reporting and an annual audit 'could eat into returns and be borne by investors.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Single-bond ETF manager goes against current by asking SEC for mutual fund share class
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 23, 2023
Single-bond ETF manager goes against current by asking SEC for mutual fund share class

There has been a trend away from mutual funds toward ETFs, but not in the 401(k) world, and fund provider F/m Investments sees that an opportunity.

By Emile Hallez
LPL continues strong recruiting from Securities America in 2023
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 23, 2023
LPL continues strong recruiting from Securities America in 2023

LPL, Osaic and Cetera Financial Group are all 'fighting amongst themselves' to lure advisors, one recruiter notes.

By Bruce Kelly
Avantax attracts $330M team to its employee-based model
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 23, 2023
Avantax attracts $330M team to its employee-based model

The two advisors and support staff join the firm in Minnesota.

By Steve Randall
Gold IRA, rare coin sellers find a home with inexperienced investors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 22, 2023
Gold IRA, rare coin sellers find a home with inexperienced investors

Regulators have taken numerous actions against metals dealers that target older customers through TV ads.

By Emile Hallez
Altruist vs. Altruist: An RIA claims digital custodian violates his trademark
RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2023
Altruist vs. Altruist: An RIA claims digital custodian violates his trademark

Michigan RIA owner says case is a 'true David and Goliath situation' and that company name has caused significant confusion in the market.

By Ryan W. Neal
Arbitrators order Morgan Stanley to pay senior investor $1.8M
WIREHOUSES AUG 22, 2023
Arbitrators order Morgan Stanley to pay senior investor $1.8M

A broker in the firm's Garden City, New York, office put way too much WisdomTree stock in his aunt's portfolio.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Are LPL and Osaic in the hunt for the old United Capital?
RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2023
Are LPL and Osaic in the hunt for the old United Capital?

One analyst pegs the purchase price for Goldman's RIA in the range of $270 million to $360 million.

By Bruce Kelly