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UBS, Credit Suisse among banks facing US probe into Russia sanctions
WIREHOUSES MAR 24, 2023
UBS, Credit Suisse among banks facing US probe into Russia sanctions

As the Justice Department investigates whether financial professionals helped Russian oligarchs evade sanctions, subpoenas also went to employees of some major US banks.

By Bloomberg
Citi sues advisor who jumped to Morgan Stanley over $636 million book
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 24, 2023
Citi sues advisor who jumped to Morgan Stanley over $636 million book

Citi alleges Steven Taub is violating a 12-month nonsolicitation agreement and has already convinced clients to move more than $100 million.

By Bloomberg
Assessing risks, opportunities in transition to a more sustainable economy
OPINION MAR 23, 2023
Assessing risks, opportunities in transition to a more sustainable economy

Analysis of ESG factors is a tool that helps investment managers do a better job of evaluating the opportunities and risks arising from global sustainability challenges.

By Ian Simm and Joe Keefe
Wealthspire Advisors acquires Heron Wealth
RIAS MAR 23, 2023
Wealthspire Advisors acquires Heron Wealth

New York City-based Heron oversees $300 million in assets and is led by president David Edwards.

By InvestmentNews
Former advisor, financial planner charged with defrauding NBA players
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 23, 2023
Former advisor, financial planner charged with defrauding NBA players

Four people face federal indictments in the scheme, and the former advisor is being charged by the SEC.

By Emile Hallez
SEC’s dive into messaging apps poses new compliance challenge
FINTECH MAR 23, 2023
SEC’s dive into messaging apps poses new compliance challenge

The agency's document requests seek details on how firms monitor, review and retain 'off-channel' communications — all the way up to the senior executive level.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Crack appears in First Republic wealth management business
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 23, 2023
Crack appears in First Republic wealth management business

Vishal Bakshi, an advisor who reportedly has $1.5 billion in client assets, left to join Morgan Stanley late last week, after signing on at First Republic less than a year ago.

By Bruce Kelly
Sanctuary adds Morgan Stanley team overseeing $170 million
RIAS MAR 23, 2023
Sanctuary adds Morgan Stanley team overseeing $170 million

Columbus, Ohio-based Matthew Terwilliger and his team will operate as Iterhic Wealth Advisors.

By InvestmentNews
FDIC moves bid deadline for Silicon Valley Private Bank to Friday
RIAS MAR 23, 2023
FDIC moves bid deadline for Silicon Valley Private Bank to Friday

Bids are also still due Friday for the so-called bridge bank that the FDIC set up this month to seize the assets and liabilities of Silicon Valley Bank.

By Bloomberg
GeoWealth investment platform expands down-market with deal for First Ascent
RIAS MAR 23, 2023
GeoWealth investment platform expands down-market with deal for First Ascent

The First Ascent Asset Management TAMP will operate as a separately branded subsidiary of GeoWealth.

By Jeff Benjamin
Americans are losing ground on retirement readiness
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2023
Americans are losing ground on retirement readiness

A Fidelity survey produces a retirement score of 78 in 2022, down from 83 in the previous survey in 2020.

By InvestmentNews
Why retirees still require rainy day funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2023
Why retirees still require rainy day funds

J.P. Morgan’s experts advise those in retirement to set aside three to six months of income to prepare themselves for major life, health or financial surprises.

By Gregg Greenberg
Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter percentage point
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 22, 2023
Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter percentage point

It’s the second straight rise of 25 basis points following a string of aggressive moves starting in March 2022, when rates were near zero.

By Bloomberg
Strive Asset Management to bring anti-ESG to PEP 401(k)
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2023
Strive Asset Management to bring anti-ESG to PEP 401(k)

The firm, which is on a crusade against the use of ESG factors in investing, announced that it's launching a pooled employer plan.

By Emile Hallez
Program brings financial planning to Chicago  working families
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 22, 2023
Program brings financial planning to Chicago working families

The program aims to infuse social service programs with information about long-term financial and career goals.

By Joanne Cleaver
Finra slaps B-D with $180,000 fine over former advisor's sale of Ponzi
BROKER DEALERS MAR 22, 2023
Finra slaps B-D with $180,000 fine over former advisor's sale of Ponzi

The rep at Hornor Townsend & Kent sold securities known as Future Income Payments; according to the Department of Justice, that was a nationwide Ponzi scheme.

By Bruce Kelly
Mariner acquires $221 million South Carolina wealth firm
RIAS MAR 22, 2023
Mariner acquires $221 million South Carolina wealth firm

Greenville-based Goldfinch Wealth Management will be Mariner’s first office in the state.

By InvestmentNews
M&A and succession planning in a time of high inflation, rising rates
OPINION MAR 22, 2023
M&A and succession planning in a time of high inflation, rising rates

Advisors looking to sell their practices can still get fair value for their life’s work, but they should avoid overly complicated deals and do their homework to find the right buyer.

By Michael Nessim
First Republic rebounds off record low amid talk of fresh aid plan
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2023
First Republic rebounds off record low amid talk of fresh aid plan

The stock led a broad-based rally in U.S. banks, with the KBW Regional Banking Index surging 4.8% for its biggest gain since January 2021.

By Bloomberg
How financial advisors can capitalize on the metaverse
OPINION MAR 21, 2023
How financial advisors can capitalize on the metaverse

Here are a few steps to consider before embarking on large-scale investments in the virtual landscape.

By Nageswar Cherukupalli