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DOL warns 401(k) plan fiduciaries against offering crypto investments
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 10, 2022
DOL warns 401(k) plan fiduciaries against offering crypto investments

The agency 'has serious concerns about the prudence' of exposing plan participants' retirement savings to investments that carry 'significant risks of fraud, theft, and loss.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New ways to communicate are complicating compliance
OPINION MAR 10, 2022
New ways to communicate are complicating compliance

Firms need purpose-built tools to manage their discovery responsibilities as the emergence of Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other communication channels has made e-discovery far more complex.

By Robert Cruz
Ex-Merrill adviser who threw smoothie wants probation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 10, 2022
Ex-Merrill adviser who threw smoothie wants probation

James Iannazzo, who's facing three charges as a result of the incident in January, seeks to plead not guilty and be put on probation for up to two years.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra seeks comments on possible changes to oversight of complex products
ALTERNATIVES MAR 10, 2022
Finra seeks comments on possible changes to oversight of complex products

The regulator is assessing the risks that may arise when retail investors purchase complicated investments without the help of a financial adviser.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ESG managers press SEC for full emissions disclosure rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 10, 2022
ESG managers press SEC for full emissions disclosure rule

Investors representing $4 trillion urge regulator to include Scope 3 emissions in corporate climate reporting.

By Emile Hallez
ICapital tech platform acquires Stifel Financial's alts feeder funds
ALTERNATIVES MAR 10, 2022
ICapital tech platform acquires Stifel Financial's alts feeder funds

The deal, which will close later this month, pushes the assets on iCapital's platform to more than $118 billion.

By Jeff Benjamin
Raymond James lands $220 million team from RBC
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 10, 2022
Raymond James lands $220 million team from RBC

Father-and-son team of James and Christopher Domgard operate as Capital Private Wealth in Lincoln, Nebraska.

By InvestmentNews
Retiring in an age of uncertainty
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 10, 2022
Retiring in an age of uncertainty

Both new and existing retirees face the challenge of generating steady income in the low-interest-rate environment, which calls into question the traditional 60/40 investment strategy.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Messaging apps take on Wall Street
FINTECH MAR 09, 2022
Messaging apps take on Wall Street

The latest apps like WhatsApp and emailing platforms like Gmail are beginning to play an oversized role in adviser communications, a trend that could increase as more clients choose to communicate via their smartphones.

By Sean Allocca
Biden’s digital assets directive fails to provide clarity for advisers
ALTERNATIVES MAR 09, 2022
Biden’s digital assets directive fails to provide clarity for advisers

Advisers will have to wait a while longer before they get answers on issues such as custody, as regulators sort out crypto oversight.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Avantax boosts forgivable loans to advisers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 09, 2022
Avantax boosts forgivable loans to advisers

It's an indication the firm is carrying through on its strategy to attract experienced financial advisers who generate more revenue.

By Bruce Kelly
CRM provider Wealthbox gets $31 million infusion
FINTECH MAR 09, 2022
CRM provider Wealthbox gets $31 million infusion

Frontier Growth is taking a minority equity stake in the Rhode Island-based fintech.

By InvestmentNews
Biden aims for coordinated approach to overseeing crypto
ALTERNATIVES MAR 09, 2022
Biden aims for coordinated approach to overseeing crypto

The White House executive order is the first attempt at coordinating the government's strategy, although it falls short of providing a clear direction on regulation.

By Bloomberg
ESG-reporting startup gets $7 million in seed funding
FINTECH MAR 09, 2022
ESG-reporting startup gets $7 million in seed funding

ESGgo will monitor and eventually help improve companies' disclosures.

By InvestmentNews
Avoiding the post-transition blues
OPINION MAR 09, 2022
Avoiding the post-transition blues

8 tips to help advisers enjoy a less stressful experience during and after a move.

By Barbara Herman
Pelosi's portfolio performance now wrapped in an ETF
EQUITIES MAR 08, 2022
Pelosi's portfolio performance now wrapped in an ETF

Retail investors can now benefit from the inside scoop right along with the 18-term U.S. representative.

By Jeff Benjamin
Onramp Invest regroups after layoffs
ALTERNATIVES MAR 08, 2022
Onramp Invest regroups after layoffs

The San Diego-based firm reassured clients and investors about the viability of the company moving forward in a blog post Monday, and sent a heartfelt message to the 18 employees that were let go.

By Sean Allocca
More consolidation to come for Wells Fargo Advisors?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
More consolidation to come for Wells Fargo Advisors?

No details about closing branches or offices of Wells Fargo Advisors locations were included in the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra fines Deutsche Bank $2 million for failing to get best prices for customer orders
EQUITIES MAR 08, 2022
Finra fines Deutsche Bank $2 million for failing to get best prices for customer orders

Best execution has become a regulatory priority for Finra and the SEC in the wake of the January 2021 GameStop trading frenzy.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
One super OSJ affiliated with LPL acquires another
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 08, 2022
One super OSJ affiliated with LPL acquires another

Gateway Financial Partners in Connecticut is buying Wisconsin-based Advisors’ Pride.

By InvestmentNews