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Bank customers generally keeping calm
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2023
Bank customers generally keeping calm

Amid the banking system's woes, here’s how sentiment breaks down among different groups of bank clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
Democratic senators take aim at estate tax strategies for ultra-wealthy
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2023
Democratic senators take aim at estate tax strategies for ultra-wealthy

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and three colleagues urge Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to curb the use of grantor retained annuity trusts in the name of tax fairness.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
First Republic hiring spree focused on these four firms
RIAS MAR 21, 2023
First Republic hiring spree focused on these four firms

Almost half the financial advisors hired by First Republic since 2010 came from Wells Fargo Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS credit outlook cut to negative by S&P, Moody's following Credit Suisse deal
WIREHOUSES MAR 21, 2023
UBS credit outlook cut to negative by S&P, Moody's following Credit Suisse deal

In addition, Fitch places UBS on rating watch negative due to uncertain implications of the acquisition on the combined credit profile of the two banks.

By Bloomberg
Yellen says US will intervene to protect smaller banks if necessary
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 21, 2023
Yellen says US will intervene to protect smaller banks if necessary

The Treasury Secretary's comments come amid heightened worries about financial stability after the collapse of two US banks and UBS' deal to buy troubled Swiss rival Credit Suisse.

By Bloomberg
CFP Board launches new round of ads to promote credential
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 20, 2023
CFP Board launches new round of ads to promote credential

The organization urges viewers to hire a CFP — 'It's gotta be a CFP' — in its most direct appeal since the public awareness campaign launched more than a decade ago.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges advisor with failing to disclose annuity commissions
RIAS MAR 20, 2023
SEC charges advisor with failing to disclose annuity commissions

The attorney for Massachusetts-based Jeffrey Cutter fires back at SEC, saying the agency is 'flat out wrong' and accusing it of trying to 'get a toehold into regulating the insurance industry.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As dust settles on banking sector, some analysts believe worst is over
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2023
As dust settles on banking sector, some analysts believe worst is over

Recent flows into mutual funds and ETFs suggest that investors are already scooping up beaten down bank stocks.

By Jeff Benjamin
Biden vetoes bill blocking Labor Department ESG rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2023
Biden vetoes bill blocking Labor Department ESG rule

The measure would have rescinded the DOL rule allowing retirement plans to consider environmental, social and governance issues in their investment decisions.

By Bloomberg
UBS swallows Credit Suisse, still eyes growth in US
WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2023
UBS swallows Credit Suisse, still eyes growth in US

The UBS deal to acquire its banking rival, along with the continued drop in the share price of First Republic Bank, could mean a further shake-up in the US wealth management market.

By Bruce Kelly
Uncovering the nuances to the headline trends of our industry
FINTECH MAR 20, 2023
Uncovering the nuances to the headline trends of our industry

As InvestmentNews opens its annual benchmarking survey for this year, we will be looking to the data for clues on inflation’s impact on wages and how it has translated to advisory practices.

By Devin McGinley
FDIC extends bidding for Silicon Valley Bank
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2023
FDIC extends bidding for Silicon Valley Bank

The regulator said that it's seen 'substantial interest' from multiple potential buyers.

By Bloomberg
LPL adds Cetera team managing $250 million
BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2023
LPL adds Cetera team managing $250 million

Money Matters, a firm with offices in Florida and Alabama, is led by Ron Clark and George Brkljacic.

By InvestmentNews
First Republic stock falls in early trading after S&P cuts rating for second time
WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2023
First Republic stock falls in early trading after S&P cuts rating for second time

The rating agency lowered the bank's long-term issuer credit rating to B+ from BB+, having already downgraded the lender to junk last Wednesday.

By Bloomberg
Now’s the time to talk about the future of Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2023
Now’s the time to talk about the future of Social Security

The InvestmentNews staff plans to ask policy and financial experts in the coming months about their vision for the future of Social Security in the 21st century.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Answering the ancient question: Does gold fight inflation or not?
ALTERNATIVES MAR 20, 2023
Answering the ancient question: Does gold fight inflation or not?

With inflation at a 40-year high, here’s how advisors view gold as a hedge compared to TIPS, crypto and other shiny metals.

By Gregg Greenberg
Moving past Covid-19
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2023
Moving past Covid-19

The pandemic has become just another fact of life because this year, things are different. Most people are vaccinated. Many offices and businesses have reopened.

By Paul Curcio
UBS to buy Credit Suisse in deal to end crisis
WIREHOUSES MAR 19, 2023
UBS to buy Credit Suisse in deal to end crisis

The Swiss bank is reportedly paying more than $2 billion for its rival in an all-share deal priced at a fraction of Credit Suisse's close on Friday.

By Bloomberg
How advisors can achieve growth in difficult markets
OPINION MAR 17, 2023
How advisors can achieve growth in difficult markets

Some advisors experience organic growth even amid challenging markets, realizing that a downturn is a great time to sow seeds for future growth.

By Kristine McManus
IAA renews push for bill to ease regulatory burdens on small advisors
RIAS MAR 17, 2023
IAA renews push for bill to ease regulatory burdens on small advisors

The trade association is seeking to change the basis for the SEC's definition of 'small' from assets under management to another metric, such as employees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.