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Women give more, differently, sparked by recent upheaval
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 31, 2022
Women give more, differently, sparked by recent upheaval

New research reveals sharp generational differences as women double down on their philanthropic priorities.

By Joanne Cleaver
Finra arbitrators award Mexican farmer damages against Morgan Stanley, ex-broker
WIREHOUSES MAY 31, 2022
Finra arbitrators award Mexican farmer damages against Morgan Stanley, ex-broker

The firm and the former rep were ordered to pay Carlos Ramon Tapia Sanchez $160,000 each in damages; his attorney said the broker inappropriately recommended that Sanchez invest in junk bonds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Barred broker latest to be focus of a GWG bond complaint
ALTERNATIVES MAY 31, 2022
Barred broker latest to be focus of a GWG bond complaint

Marc Korsch, who was booted from the securities industry last year, has a staggering 33 disclosure items on his BrokerCheck report.

By Bruce Kelly
Plan sponsors happy to pony up for adviser help, survey shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 31, 2022
Plan sponsors happy to pony up for adviser help, survey shows

The study by Morgan Stanley at Work shows 95% of plan sponsors say the fees paid to retirement plan advisers are well worth the cost.

By Gregg Greenberg
Franklin Templeton buying Alcentra in European credit push
ALTERNATIVES MAY 31, 2022
Franklin Templeton buying Alcentra in European credit push

The deal for Bank of New York Mellon's European credit and debt subsidiary expands Franklin Templeton's access to alternative investments.

By Bloomberg
United Planners adopts private network solution
FINTECH MAY 31, 2022
United Planners adopts private network solution

The independent broker-dealer says the cybersecurity system from cleverDome offers more control than a virtual private network.

By InvestmentNews
UBS duo managing $220 million moves to Raymond James
ADVISOR MOVES MAY 31, 2022
UBS duo managing $220 million moves to Raymond James

Mother-and-son team in Jacksonville, Florida, will operate as Taras Wealth Management of Raymond James.

By InvestmentNews
Dimensional’s ESG boss voices doubts over industry promises
ESG MAY 31, 2022
Dimensional’s ESG boss voices doubts over industry promises

‘No compelling evidence’ of ESG’s impact on cost of capital, says Jim Whittington of Dimensional Fund Advisors.

By Bloomberg
Deutsche Bank, DWS raided over allegations of greenwashing
ESG MAY 31, 2022
Deutsche Bank, DWS raided over allegations of greenwashing

DWS has faced regulatory probes in the US and Germany after its former chief sustainability officer, Desiree Fixler, went public with greenwashing allegations last year.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley says US stock rally has limited upside
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2022
Morgan Stanley says US stock rally has limited upside

“The key fundamental call we are focused on now is slowing growth, and our view that earnings estimates are too high,” says Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson.

By Bloomberg
HHS will not readjust Medicare Part B premiums this year
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 27, 2022
HHS will not readjust Medicare Part B premiums this year

But it says that Part B premiums are likely to fall in 2023 as a result of cost savings on Aduhelm, a drug to treat Alzheimer's.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Grandparents can give more to 529 plans after rule change
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 27, 2022
Grandparents can give more to 529 plans after rule change

Recent changes to financial aid rules will free grandparents to contribute to college savings plans without penalizing a grandchild's eligibility for federal money.

By Bloomberg
Senate HELP Committee introduces draft retirement savings bill
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 27, 2022
Senate HELP Committee introduces draft retirement savings bill

The measure will provide part of the foundation for the Senate companion bill to SECURE 2.0, which the House approved in March.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Promises of student debt forgiveness put advisers in uncharted territory
RIAS MAY 27, 2022
Promises of student debt forgiveness put advisers in uncharted territory

The moving target of potential debt forgiveness, coupled with an extended payment moratorium, has advisers reading the political tea leaves for direction.

By Jeff Benjamin
After latest deal, Advisor Group debt is stable but still 'highly speculative': Fitch
ALTERNATIVES MAY 27, 2022
After latest deal, Advisor Group debt is stable but still 'highly speculative': Fitch

Fitch Ratings noted that the rating affirmation reflected Advisor Group's "improving scale as one of the largest independent financial advisers in the U.S."

By Bruce Kelly
Is now the perfect time for retirees to consider a reverse mortgage?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 27, 2022
Is now the perfect time for retirees to consider a reverse mortgage?

With stocks down and home prices up, retirees may want to consider a reverse mortgage for planning purposes.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fintech unicorn Vise partners with Morgan Stanley alum's new RIA aggregator
RIAS MAY 26, 2022
Fintech unicorn Vise partners with Morgan Stanley alum's new RIA aggregator

Vise, a startup that provides advisers with custom indexing and automated portfolio management, is looking to boost growth by partnering with a new RIA aggregator.

By Ryan W. Neal
Alto CEO's IRA advice: Forget 60/40 and add alternatives
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 26, 2022
Alto CEO's IRA advice: Forget 60/40 and add alternatives

Eric Satz, founder and CEO of Alto, says investors need to add alternatives to their retirement accounts, especially in the wake of the market’s carnage.

By Gregg Greenberg
Creative Planning, Schwab, Fidelity fighting adviser's collusion charges
RIAS MAY 26, 2022
Creative Planning, Schwab, Fidelity fighting adviser's collusion charges

The firms named in the adviser's complaint go to 'corrupt and malicious lengths ... to keep their illicit profit mill churning,' according to the lawsuit.

By Bruce Kelly
Avoiding dividend yields that look too good to be true
EQUITIES MAY 26, 2022
Avoiding dividend yields that look too good to be true

Russia funds yielding between 300% and 3,000% represent the ultimate value trap. A better bet would be funds offering much lower yields.

By Jeff Benjamin