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Gary Gensler uses political savvy for strong start at SEC
OPINION MAY 12, 2021
Gary Gensler uses political savvy for strong start at SEC

The SEC chair deftly handled four hours of questioning from lawmakers, including a query about Reg BI. He showed he’s a deft politician who will be able to guide policy in a direction he favors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morningstar expands analysis of ESG commitments by asset managers
ESG MAY 12, 2021
Morningstar expands analysis of ESG commitments by asset managers

In the fund tracker's second round of measuring the ESG commitment of asset managers, it found that most fund companies rank near the bottom.

By Jeff Benjamin
David Lerner Associates landed a $4 million PPP loan in 2020
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 12, 2021
David Lerner Associates landed a $4 million PPP loan in 2020

Meanwhile, the Long Island, New York-based firm also reported that its financial condition continued to decline.

By Bruce Kelly
Great-West B-D to pay $1.5 million over retirement account failures
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2021
Great-West B-D to pay $1.5 million over retirement account failures

The Securities and Exchange Commission says the firm knew that hackers were trying to access participant accounts but didn’t report them.

By InvestmentNews
Will RIA and RPA worlds converge?
RIAS MAY 12, 2021
Will RIA and RPA worlds converge?

Though registered investment advisory firms could benefit from hunting for new clients at the DC plans they manage, will they begin to acquire retirement plan adviser firms?

By Fred Barstein
Cboe files to list Fidelity Bitcoin ETF
ALTERNATIVES MAY 12, 2021
Cboe files to list Fidelity Bitcoin ETF

The exchange has proposed listing Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust, saying in its filing that concerns about potential manipulation of a Bitcoin ETF have been 'sufficiently mitigated.'

By Bloomberg
Signs of inflation are roiling asset markets
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 12, 2021
Signs of inflation are roiling asset markets

The most-recent round of U.S. corporate earnings calls showed the word inflation was back in vogue, with its usage rising 800% from a year ago.

By Bloomberg
Soaring inflation likely to boost 2022 Social Security COLA
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2021
Soaring inflation likely to boost 2022 Social Security COLA

A senior advocacy group predicts benefits will rise 4.7% next year, based on the 0.8% increase in the April consumer price index.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Women and Wealth: How Advisers Can Help Caregivers
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2021
Women and Wealth: How Advisers Can Help Caregivers

One of life’s most challenging circumstances is caring for a loved one. Here’s how advisers can help female clients who are thrust into the role.

By InvestmentNews Create
How online trading is driving investors to human advisers
RIAS MAY 11, 2021
How online trading is driving investors to human advisers

Self-directed investors are reaching thresholds that are starting to make professional financial advice more appealing.

By Jeff Benjamin
Bid to protect farms from capital gains signals Democratic resistance to some tax hikes
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 11, 2021
Bid to protect farms from capital gains signals Democratic resistance to some tax hikes

President Biden likely will need to keep all Democrats on board to get his spending and related tax proposals through Congress.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Rockefeller zeroes in on Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 11, 2021
Rockefeller zeroes in on Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley advisers

According to InvestmentNews data, since Rockefeller Capital's launch in early 2018 to the end of March, the clear bulk of its hired advisers have come from CEO Greg Fleming's two former firms.

By Bruce Kelly
Duo managing $200 million at Wells Fargo goes indie with Commonwealth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 11, 2021
Duo managing $200 million at Wells Fargo goes indie with Commonwealth

Aaron Sehl and Vincent Feijoo set up FS Financial in Southington, Connecticut.

By InvestmentNews
Great Valley Advisor Group acquires US Financial Advisors
RIAS MAY 11, 2021
Great Valley Advisor Group acquires US Financial Advisors

The acquisition will expand the Pennsylvania-based Great Valley Advisor Group’s footprint to New England.

By InvestmentNews
Envestnet details $30 million plan for tech ecosystem
FINTECH MAY 10, 2021
Envestnet details $30 million plan for tech ecosystem

Envestnet CEO Bill Crager outlined how the firm is using additional operating expenses toward the financial wellness ecosystem’s development.

By Nicole Casperson
Finra set to resume in-person arbitration hearings
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 10, 2021
Finra set to resume in-person arbitration hearings

Finra will reopen 62 of its 69 hearing locations in July, while allowing arbitration parties to continue to request remote proceedings. Even if in-person proceedings are allowed, Finra said arbitration parties can still continue to request a remote hearing.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
3 trends reshaping wealth management
OPINION MAY 10, 2021
3 trends reshaping wealth management

As new generations of investors enter the scene, demand for advisory services will rise, as will expectations about what advisers can deliver. Understanding these shifts will be key to adviser growth in the decade ahead.

By Richard Keltner
Focus Financial to acquire $310 million RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 10, 2021
Focus Financial to acquire $310 million RIA

Integer Wealth Advisors will become part of Focus-owned JFS Wealth Advisors.

By InvestmentNews
Catching a fish with AI? Find the right guide
OPINION MAY 10, 2021
Catching a fish with AI? Find the right guide

The complex nature of the wealth management sector calls for a different approach to artificial intelligence. Take advantage of the rules and regulations that complicate the industry’s operations.

By Sindhu Joseph
$220 million Baird team moves to Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS MAY 10, 2021
$220 million Baird team moves to Raymond James

A father-and-son duo in Sarasota, Florida joins the firm’s employee channel.

By InvestmentNews