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Are financial firms exposing themselves to AI compliance risks?
FINTECH NOV 04, 2024
Are financial firms exposing themselves to AI compliance risks?

Survey research points to concerning gaps in governance and cybersecurity, with nine-tenths of respondents lacking policies around AI use by third parties.

By Leo Almazora
Prime Capital Financial taps 'visionary leader' Jania Stout to head retirement practice
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2024
Prime Capital Financial taps 'visionary leader' Jania Stout to head retirement practice

The firm's latest executive hire comes with nearly three decades of experience, including stints at OneDigital and Fidelity.

By Leo Almazora
For some advisors, the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the biggest issue going into the election
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 04, 2024
For some advisors, the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the biggest issue going into the election

If given the power to change a single industry issue, addressing the expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is what wealth managers said they would do, along with fixing regulatory burdens. Meanwhile, tariffs are a worry for some.

By Gregg Greenberg
Envestnet extends integration network with Axos Clearing and Pontera
FINTECH NOV 04, 2024
Envestnet extends integration network with Axos Clearing and Pontera

The fintech behemoth's latest tie-ups bolster its footprint in the managed accounts and 401(k) spaces.

By Leo Almazora
Flourish bolsters RIA support with Salesforce integration
FINTECH NOV 01, 2024
Flourish bolsters RIA support with Salesforce integration

The partnership, which extends to CRM leaders Practifi, XLR8, and Salentica will give advisors a smoother path toward managing their clients' held-away cash assets.

By Leo Almazora
Janney adds $1.1B with ex-Kestra, LPL, and RayJay teams
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 01, 2024
Janney adds $1.1B with ex-Kestra, LPL, and RayJay teams

The BD giant's latest eight-advisor recruitment burst gives it additional footholds in Ohio and Florida.

By Leo Almazora
Feeling stable on retirement savings, workers still face lingering financial worries
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 01, 2024
Feeling stable on retirement savings, workers still face lingering financial worries

Half of US employees surveyed are at least moderately concerned, while three-quarters cite debt as a problem, according to new EBRI research.

By Leo Almazora
IRS unveils higher 401(k) contribution cap, leaves IRA limit unchanged for 2025
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 01, 2024
IRS unveils higher 401(k) contribution cap, leaves IRA limit unchanged for 2025

The federal tax agency has revealed a raft of updates on cost-of-living adjustments to maximum retirement account contributions.

By Leo Almazora
RBC ordered to pay $9.7M in Finra discrimination case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 01, 2024
RBC ordered to pay $9.7M in Finra discrimination case

Former RBC advisor claims firm discriminated against her, and the timing of her firing could let the firm take a large portion of her book without compensation.

By Leo Almazora
Diversify deepens advisor network with two October additions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 01, 2024
Diversify deepens advisor network with two October additions

The $8.5B broker-dealer collective has added $215M to its network by welcoming two teams from Baird and B. Riley.

By Leo Almazora
JPMorgan to pay $151M in SEC enforcement blitz
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
JPMorgan to pay $151M in SEC enforcement blitz

Affiliates of the Wall Street giant have agreed to pay civil penalties and voluntary payments to investors for failures in its disclosures, fiduciary breaches, and failures to make recommendations in customers' best interests.

By Leo Almazora
Time to retire the 4 percent rule? Research highlights benefits of annuitization
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 31, 2024
Time to retire the 4 percent rule? Research highlights benefits of annuitization

A new study backed by ACLI suggests systematic withdrawals coupled with a one-time or phased annuitization could create a better retirement income outcome.

Credent opens partnership onramp for advisors with TAMP rollout
RIA NEWS OCT 31, 2024
Credent opens partnership onramp for advisors with TAMP rollout

Offering several flexible options, the $3.2B RIA is making the service more widely available to advisors considering a path to supported independence.

By Leo Almazora
CFP Board "welcomes meaningful dialogue" with Sifma despite accusations
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
CFP Board "welcomes meaningful dialogue" with Sifma despite accusations

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association outlines frustrations around rules that overlap with SEC and Finra regulations, telling CFP Board: You’re not a regulator, so stop acting like one.

By Emile Hallez
LPL building out alts, banking services to chase wirehouse advisors, new CEO says
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 31, 2024
LPL building out alts, banking services to chase wirehouse advisors, new CEO says

New chief executive Rich Steinmeier replaced Dan Arnold on October 1.

By Bruce Kelly
Franklin Templeton CEO vows to "do what's right" amid record outflows
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
Franklin Templeton CEO vows to "do what's right" amid record outflows

The global firm is navigating a crisis of confidence as an SEC and DOJ probe into its Western Asset Management business sparked a historic $37B exodus.

By Leo Almazora
YieldStreet, investors, reach $6.2 million settlement over sunken ship scrap deal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 30, 2024
YieldStreet, investors, reach $6.2 million settlement over sunken ship scrap deal

“YieldStreet raised money and some of the ships disappeared,” one attorney says.

By Bruce Kelly
RightCapital and MaxMyInterest forge data integration partnership
FINTECH OCT 30, 2024
RightCapital and MaxMyInterest forge data integration partnership

The strategic collaboration will enable certain RightCapital advisor users to get a more complete view of their clients' financial picture.

By Leo Almazora
401(k) rollovers fraught with challenges
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2024
401(k) rollovers fraught with challenges

From forgotten account details to long waiting times and unintended tax triggers, new report shines a spotlight on headaches and pain points for retirement savers.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth tech firm Amplify adds $2B Kingswood to platform
FINTECH OCT 30, 2024
Wealth tech firm Amplify adds $2B Kingswood to platform

The fintech provider will provide digital onboarding, reporting, and trading capabilities to drive the independent wealth firm's growth.

By Leo Almazora