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401(k) trading activity picked up in January
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2022
401(k) trading activity picked up in January

Amid last month’s volatile markets, 401(k) investors headed toward fixed income and away from equities.

By InvestmentNews
SEC proposes first cybersecurity rule for investment advisers
FINTECH FEB 09, 2022
SEC proposes first cybersecurity rule for investment advisers

Under the regulation, advisers would have to adopt and implement policies and procedure to address cyber risks and report incidents to the SEC and on their Form ADV.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CFP Board suspends Merrill adviser fired last month
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2022
CFP Board suspends Merrill adviser fired last month

Meanwhile, the adviser, James Iannazzo, who was arrested after an incident at a Connecticut smoothie shop, was ordered to stay away from the shop, according to a news report.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra finds brokerages fall short on Reg BI compliance
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2022
Finra finds brokerages fall short on Reg BI compliance

The Reg BI examination results are part of a 60-page report outlining the regulator's 2022 priorities.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Debunking 4 emergency savings myths held by RPAs
OPINION FEB 09, 2022
Debunking 4 emergency savings myths held by RPAs

Emergency savings tools are becoming more common in retirement plans, but many RPAs still have misconceptions about them.

By Nick Maynard and Chris Bailey
Commonwealth launches program for next-gen advisers
BROKER DEALERS FEB 09, 2022
Commonwealth launches program for next-gen advisers

The monthly sessions over the course of a year are designed to help the firm's next-gen advisers build their businesses.

By InvestmentNews
What's your true net payout?
OPINION FEB 09, 2022
What's your true net payout?

Advisers' nominal payout is far from a full representation of the economics related to the relationship they have with their firms and clients.

By [email protected]
Three states implement continuing education rules for IARs
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 08, 2022
Three states implement continuing education rules for IARs

Maryland, Mississippi and Vermont are the first states to put the NASAA model rule into effect.

By InvestmentNews
Comments not likely to sway SEC to approve Bitcoin ETF
ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2022
Comments not likely to sway SEC to approve Bitcoin ETF

The SEC has rejected several Bitcoin ETF proposals because of concerns about potential investor harm tied to a crypto market it does not regulate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Treasury official says the need for stablecoin legislation is ‘urgent’
ALTERNATIVES FEB 08, 2022
Treasury official says the need for stablecoin legislation is ‘urgent’

Treasury's Liang says that firms offering the coins should face the heightened scrutiny that lenders receive under U.S. rules.

By Bloomberg
Tesla gives its employees a boost
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2022
Tesla gives its employees a boost

The automaker reported in its 10-K that it has begun to match employees' 401(k) contributions.

By InvestmentNews
LPL nabs MassMutual advisers managing $550 million
BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2022
LPL nabs MassMutual advisers managing $550 million

The six-adviser team in St. Louis, Planify Group, is affiliating through super OSJ Cornerstone Wealth Management.

By InvestmentNews
Inflows into 529 plans up 10% in 2021
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 08, 2022
Inflows into 529 plans up 10% in 2021

Net inflows increased to $8.5 billion in 2021 from $7.7 billion in 2020.

By InvestmentNews
Merchant Investment Management takes minority stake in $1 billion RIA
RIAS FEB 08, 2022
Merchant Investment Management takes minority stake in $1 billion RIA

The Chicago-area advisory firm, Inspirion Wealth Advisors, will use equity infusion to develop next-generation planners and potentially make acquisitions.

By Jeff Benjamin
BlackRock to clients: Net zero is coming
ESG FEB 08, 2022
BlackRock to clients: Net zero is coming

A transition to zero net emissions has big implications for clients' portfolios and risk, the asset management firm said in a recent letter.

By Emile Hallez
The SEC wants to know your views on Bitcoin ETFs
ALTERNATIVES FEB 07, 2022
The SEC wants to know your views on Bitcoin ETFs

The agency is asking the public to comment on recent applications for exchange-traded funds linked directly to the price of Bitcoin and whether such funds could be a vehicle for fraud.

By Bloomberg
Lost decades: Risk scenarios also matter on the way back up
OPINION FEB 07, 2022
Lost decades: Risk scenarios also matter on the way back up

There's something a lot worse than being down 35%, and that's being down that much and then going nowhere for a decade or more.

By Rick Bookstaber
Digital asset industry group forms to promote market confidence
ALTERNATIVES FEB 07, 2022
Digital asset industry group forms to promote market confidence

The Crypto Market Integrity Coalition is amendable to regulation and wants to help shape it. The 17 members signed a pledge to combat fraud and manipulation and ensure fair digital markets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wirehouses are most productive channel: Cerulli
RIAS FEB 07, 2022
Wirehouses are most productive channel: Cerulli

Although wirehouses are shrinking, the study finds their reps have an average AUM of $198 million, versus an average of $88.1 million industrywide.

By InvestmentNews
High school classes ineffective in boosting retirement savings: Study
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2022
High school classes ineffective in boosting retirement savings: Study

Research from the TIAA Institute says high school lessons in budgeting and credit pack more punch.

By InvestmentNews