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FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2024
FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule

The advocacy group for independent financial advisors argues the final 2024 rule is ‘arbitrary and capricious.’

By Leo Almazora
Indiana adopts NAIC best-interest model for annuity sales
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 07, 2024
Indiana adopts NAIC best-interest model for annuity sales

Industry groups hail state’s new rule as a win for annuity consumer protection.

By Leo Almazora
Commonwealth girding for loss of up to $24M in fight with SEC
RIAS MAR 07, 2024
Commonwealth girding for loss of up to $24M in fight with SEC

It's highly unusual in the securities industry for a broker-dealer to put up such resistance to a regulator like the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Osaic adds $360M team from Cetera
BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
Osaic adds $360M team from Cetera

Based in Minnesota, the multi-advisor practice does financial planning and portfolio management for mass-affluent retirees and pre-retirees.

By Leo Almazora
Busting three myths in the $19T private market: Hamilton Lane
ALTERNATIVES MAR 07, 2024
Busting three myths in the $19T private market: Hamilton Lane

New report provides data-backed analysis of private market investments.

By Steve Randall
Merrill Private Wealth Management chief to lead Citi Private Bank North America
BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
Merrill Private Wealth Management chief to lead Citi Private Bank North America

Citibank incumbent is retiring after 22 years with the firm.

By Steve Randall
Higher taxes for the rich, corporations
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 07, 2024
Higher taxes for the rich, corporations

White House to propose higher taxes, including quadrupling share buyback tax.

By Bloomberg
UBS scraps Credit Suisse coal financing rollback
ESG MAR 07, 2024
UBS scraps Credit Suisse coal financing rollback

Global asset manager will instead detail its own plan for climate change.

By Bloomberg
SEC climate rule leaves a lot up to companies
ESG MAR 06, 2024
SEC climate rule leaves a lot up to companies

There will likely be a legal challenge, even though the SEC appears to have trimmed the climate rule to withstand litigation, lawyers said.

By Emile Hallez
Tax hike alone won't save Social Security, think tank warns
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2024
Tax hike alone won't save Social Security, think tank warns

Proposed bill to raise taxes on high earners isn’t enough to fix program's brewing solvency challenge, according to new report.

By Leo Almazora
Wellington-Altus CEO weighs in on Canadian RIA market
RIAS MAR 06, 2024
Wellington-Altus CEO weighs in on Canadian RIA market

Mergers on both sides of the border are being driven by private equity firms pumping money into RIAs.

By Gregg Greenberg
Mariner Wealth linked to American Century’s rigged hiring scheme
COMPLIANCE MAR 06, 2024
Mariner Wealth linked to American Century’s rigged hiring scheme

The companies 'explicitly agreed not to hire or recruit each other’s asset and wealth management professionals,' according to a lawsuit.

By Bruce Kelly
Price is right for Mesirow as firm names him wealth CEO
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Price is right for Mesirow as firm names him wealth CEO

After more than a year as its interim head, Brian Price is officially taking charge of the Chicago-based independent’s wealth division.

By Leo Almazora
Independent Advisor Alliance enters Illinois with $165M team
BROKER DEALERS MAR 06, 2024
Independent Advisor Alliance enters Illinois with $165M team

The newest practice to affiliate with the firm is leaving Securities America after more than 30 years.

By Leo Almazora
LPL Financial welcomes Kansas boutique practice
BROKER DEALERS MAR 06, 2024
LPL Financial welcomes Kansas boutique practice

The team is coming under LPL’s umbrella after managing $150M in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets at Stifel.

By Leo Almazora
Father-son duo builds on near-50 year legacy with own RIA
RIAS MAR 06, 2024
Father-son duo builds on near-50 year legacy with own RIA

Based in New Jersey, newly launched Drucker Wealth oversees $750 million in assets for more than 800 clients.

By Leo Almazora
Fed can't cut until it's sure of inflation win, Powell says
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Fed can't cut until it's sure of inflation win, Powell says

The chair of the Federal Reserve tells lawmakers the central bank will lower rates 'at some point this year.'

By Bloomberg
SEC passes climate rule that leaves no one happy
ESG MAR 06, 2024
SEC passes climate rule that leaves no one happy

Scope 3 emissions excluded, commissioner says steps forward are 'bare minimum.'

By Emile Hallez
One year later, many clients have forgotten key lessons from the banking crisis
OPINION MAR 06, 2024
One year later, many clients have forgotten key lessons from the banking crisis

Just as diversifying investments improves risk-adjusted returns, so does diversifying cash.

By Michael Halloran
Deepen your knowledge of charitable strategies to transform your client's philanthropic journey
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 06, 2024
Deepen your knowledge of charitable strategies to transform your client's philanthropic journey

Industry pros host a webinar designed to explain the intricacies of donor-advised funds and other charity vehicles to guide high-net-worth clients through the giving process.

By InvestmentNews