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SEC sues crypto platform Binance for violating securities rules
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 05, 2023
SEC sues crypto platform Binance for violating securities rules

The agency has for months been probing whether Binance illegally sold digital coins as the exchange was getting off the ground in 2017.

By Bloomberg
Alex. Brown adds Morgan Stanley advisor managing $509 million
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2023
Alex. Brown adds Morgan Stanley advisor managing $509 million

Miami-based Eva Marina Ovejero has more than two decades of experience.

By InvestmentNews
Advisor managing $475 million at Bank of America Private Bank joins LPL
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2023
Advisor managing $475 million at Bank of America Private Bank joins LPL

Amy Lawrence is launching Gorilla Investments Co. in Miami.

By InvestmentNews
Last chance for Social Security claiming strategy
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2023
Last chance for Social Security claiming strategy

While the rules for claiming Social Security will get a bit simpler starting in 2024, clients will continue to need advice on the best time to claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NewEdge recruits UBS vet overseeing $500 million in assets
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 05, 2023
NewEdge recruits UBS vet overseeing $500 million in assets

Richard Ina will open an office for the firm in the Nashville, Tennessee, area.

By InvestmentNews
How to navigate your clients through retirement 'crunch time'
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2023
How to navigate your clients through retirement 'crunch time'

When it comes to retirement planning, the idea of crunch time takes on an entirely different meaning.

By Gregg Greenberg
Finra fines B-D $30,000 over rep's medical marijuana biz
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 02, 2023
Finra fines B-D $30,000 over rep's medical marijuana biz

Park Avenue Securities fell short in its supervision of a rep who helped operate a cannabis business, the regulator says.

By Bruce Kelly
Senate passes debt-limit deal, ending threat of US default
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 02, 2023
Senate passes debt-limit deal, ending threat of US default

The 63-36 vote on the bill Thursday night was carried by moderates in both parties; the legislation now goes to President Biden to sign.

By Bloomberg
House vote advances bill to set SEC test to become accredited investor
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 01, 2023
House vote advances bill to set SEC test to become accredited investor

The legislation seems to strike a balance between concerns about allowing ordinary investors to buy private placements and creating opportunities for them to diversify their portfolios.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Democratization of markets doesn’t mean all investors should vote for private placements
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUN 01, 2023
Democratization of markets doesn’t mean all investors should vote for private placements

Investor harm is occurring among so-called sophisticated investors, and strong guardrails must be put in place if access to unregistered securities becomes easier for retail investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo hires another JPMorgan executive for wealth management
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2023
Wells Fargo hires another JPMorgan executive for wealth management

Barry Simmons is at least the third senior wealth management executive Wells Fargo has hired in the last few years from JPMorgan.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL expands technology team with two more executive hires
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUN 01, 2023
LPL expands technology team with two more executive hires

Kristie Edling-Day will oversee digital experience for advisors, while Nitesah Ambastha will lead technology for investors.

By Ryan W. Neal
Backers of bill to ease small-firm regulatory burden seek Senate gains after House win
RIAS RIA NEWS JUN 01, 2023
Backers of bill to ease small-firm regulatory burden seek Senate gains after House win

The legislation would force the SEC to calibrate compliance costs for small and growing businesses, including advisory firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wall Street banks are using AI to rewire finance
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUN 01, 2023
Wall Street banks are using AI to rewire finance

Banks' interest is growing in the evolving technology of artificial intelligence and its likely impact on their business.

By Bloomberg
InvestmentNews columnist to host new TV show about Social Security
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2023
InvestmentNews columnist to host new TV show about Social Security

Mary Beth Franklin's show on Maryland Public television will offer guidance not only for individuals currently nearing retirement age, but also those caring for aging relatives or facing changes in their marital status.

By Gregg Greenberg
Young adults have high ideals but low retirement account balances: TIAA study
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2023
Young adults have high ideals but low retirement account balances: TIAA study

Forty-two percent of the young adults surveyed say they’re living paycheck to paycheck, and only 33% say they could handle an unexpected major expense.

By Gregg Greenberg
House passes debt-limit deal, easing default concerns
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 01, 2023
House passes debt-limit deal, easing default concerns

The deal now heads to the Senate, where approval is virtually certain; Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell said the measure could be voted on as soon as Thursday.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley sets $12 billion profit goal for wealth unit
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 01, 2023
Morgan Stanley sets $12 billion profit goal for wealth unit

The bank aims to almost double its profit from wealth management through asset growth, more lending and expanding markets, co-president Andy Saperstein said at a conference.

By Bloomberg
California lawmakers move ahead with major climate disclosure bills
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 31, 2023
California lawmakers move ahead with major climate disclosure bills

The state is poised to go much further on emissions reporting than the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Emile Hallez
Jay Shah named CEO at Edelman Financial Engines
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 31, 2023
Jay Shah named CEO at Edelman Financial Engines

Shah, formerly CEO of Personal Capital, will replace Larry Raffone, who will transition to become chairman of the board.

By Gregg Greenberg