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What's keeping investment firm compliance officers awake at night?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 14, 2023
What's keeping investment firm compliance officers awake at night?

The Investment Adviser Association reveals the results of its 2023 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey.

By Steve Randall
Hightower Advisors gains HNW tax advantage through strategic investment
TAX JUL 14, 2023
Hightower Advisors gains HNW tax advantage through strategic investment

The deal will enhance the Chicago-based firm's tax advisory services for high-net-worth and business clients.

By Matthew Sellers
Equities have performed their best since March this week
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2023
Equities have performed their best since March this week

Despite a pause in the rally Friday, stocks are on course for a strong week

By Bloomberg
Fed's Waller calls for two more rate hikes likely by year-end
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2023
Fed's Waller calls for two more rate hikes likely by year-end

The Fed chair says increasing by another 50 basis points will be necessary to bring inflation down to the central bank’s target

By Bloomberg
Equities rally does not signal end of risk, warns Goldman Sachs
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2023
Equities rally does not signal end of risk, warns Goldman Sachs

The bank's strategists say risk of recession, rates, and central bank surprises all remain elevated

By Bloomberg
Credit Suisse bleeds bankers, UBS saves on payouts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 14, 2023
Credit Suisse bleeds bankers, UBS saves on payouts

Rivals have poached dozens of senior Credit Suisse investment bankers in recent months, reducing the need for big redundancy packages for UBS.

By Matthew Sellers
Gensler's SEC crypto clampdown hits legal speed bump
ALTERNATIVES JUL 14, 2023
Gensler's SEC crypto clampdown hits legal speed bump

A U.S. District Court judge pushes back against the SEC's attempt to regulate Ripple XRP token.

By Matthew Sellers
Saving for college hurts retirement for nearly 60%, survey says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2023
Saving for college hurts retirement for nearly 60%, survey says

A new rule for 529-to-IRA rollovers could help those who have both retirement and college savings goals.

By Emile Hallez
Future of Thrivent Advisor Network in question after Armitage exit
RIAS JUL 13, 2023
Future of Thrivent Advisor Network in question after Armitage exit

Top exec says firm changed direction as platform posed too much competition for its legacy insurance side.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC charges former broker with ripping off elderly, disabled clients
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 13, 2023
SEC charges former broker with ripping off elderly, disabled clients

Joseph Michael Todd of Florida stole at least $3 million from 20 customers, according to the regulator.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Closing broker-dealer's financials 'were horrible'
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 13, 2023
Closing broker-dealer's financials 'were horrible'

Arizona-based Arque Capital Ltd. sold bonds issued by bankrupt GWG Holdings Inc.

By Bruce Kelly
Warnings from financial advisors grow with Mega Millions jackpot
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2023
Warnings from financial advisors grow with Mega Millions jackpot

With the pool for Friday’s draw having grown to an estimated $560 million, advisors urge anyone experiencing a windfall to proceed cautiously.

By Gregg Greenberg
Former Celsius CEO charged with fraud in latest DOJ crypto case
ALTERNATIVES JUL 13, 2023
Former Celsius CEO charged with fraud in latest DOJ crypto case

The SEC, the CFTC and the FTC also filed lawsuits against Alex Mashinsky and his crypto lending company.

By Bloomberg
Financial planner guilty of tax fraud on behalf of clients
TAX JUL 13, 2023
Financial planner guilty of tax fraud on behalf of clients

Charities, shell companies and tax evasion schemes leave a Cleveland advisor in hot water.

By Matthew Sellers
House kicks off 'ESG month' with heated hearing
ESG JUL 13, 2023
House kicks off 'ESG month' with heated hearing

The House Financial Services Committee heard testimony on 18 bills that would curtail SEC efforts or otherwise restrict ESG considerations.

By Emile Hallez
Got less than $680,000 to invest? Morgan Stanley doesn’t want your business
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 13, 2023
Got less than $680,000 to invest? Morgan Stanley doesn’t want your business

The big wealth manager palms off 'low value' clients in Australia.

By Matthew Sellers
High-net-worth clients may be easy to get and just as easy to lose, study reveals
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2023
High-net-worth clients may be easy to get and just as easy to lose, study reveals

Due diligence may not be the top priority when wealthy clients seek a financial advisor, but such clients can also be quick to switch.

By Steve Randall
Dollar slumps to 15-month low as risk-on mood continues
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2023
Dollar slumps to 15-month low as risk-on mood continues

Markets sense rates and recession are less of a threat

By Bloomberg
Pimco to boost hiring for push into private credit
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2023
Pimco to boost hiring for push into private credit

The investment manager has been growing its overall alternative assets focus

By Bloomberg
Gen X on shaky ground for retirement, with 40% having saved nothing
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2023
Gen X on shaky ground for retirement, with 40% having saved nothing

The median retirement account balance among Gen Xers is just $10,000, NIRS found.

By Emile Hallez