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After 2023 stock rally, new wave of 'great retirement' washes over US
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2024
After 2023 stock rally, new wave of 'great retirement' washes over US

The number of retirees outpaces a Federal Reserve economist's model by millions.

By Bloomberg
UBS bolsters upper-high-net-worth presence with $2B team
WIREHOUSES FEB 09, 2024
UBS bolsters upper-high-net-worth presence with $2B team

New Jersey-based boutique practice focused on affluent families leaves Merrill Lynch to join UBS.

By Leo Almazora
Americans boosted their 401(k) savings in 2023, BofA report reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2024
Americans boosted their 401(k) savings in 2023, BofA report reveals

There were fewer hardship withdrawals taken last year, too.

By Steve Randall
Goldman Sachs sued again by Hollywood business managers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 09, 2024
Goldman Sachs sued again by Hollywood business managers

Following a failed California lawsuit, M&A client is trying again in New York.

By Bloomberg
SEC approves rule requiring hedge fund strategy disclosures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 09, 2024
SEC approves rule requiring hedge fund strategy disclosures

Funds will be required to share more information with regulators.

By Bloomberg
Last call: 5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms
FINTECH FEB 08, 2024
Last call: 5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms

InvestmentNews’ inaugural 5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms is closing Friday.

By InvestmentNews
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges

Limra research reveals concerns around retirement, disability, and unexpected emergencies among Black adults.

By Leo Almazora
Rockefeller snags $1.3B Morgan Stanley team
WIREHOUSES FEB 08, 2024
Rockefeller snags $1.3B Morgan Stanley team

The wealth advisory team, which caters to high-net-worth clients, is the firm's fourth recruit this year.

By Leo Almazora
Bond trader who blew up Atlanta B-D found guilty in fraud case
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2024
Bond trader who blew up Atlanta B-D found guilty in fraud case

'Somewhere in the firm's systems, a big, flashing red light should have gone off,' one attorney says.

By Bruce Kelly
Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions

EBSA found that the third-party administrator embezzled at least $5.5 million in retirement plan assets.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera signs five-advisor team from Newbridge
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2024
Cetera signs five-advisor team from Newbridge

Based in New Jersey, the Rosso Financial Group's members boast more than 80 years of combined industry experience.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James ramps up advisor support with paraplanning service
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2024
Raymond James ramps up advisor support with paraplanning service

The firm is rolling out two options for advisors who need help building financial plans.

By Leo Almazora
Bitcoin miners claim US 'abuse of authority' over energy data
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 08, 2024
Bitcoin miners claim US 'abuse of authority' over energy data

The industry faces scrutiny over high use of energy to mine cryptocurrency.

By Bloomberg
Former Morgan Stanley broker running for office reviewing $147K award
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 07, 2024
Former Morgan Stanley broker running for office reviewing $147K award

Deborah Adeimy claimed firm blocked her from running in GOP primary, aide says 'we're unclear how award figure was calculated.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages

Four-fifths of employers acknowledge the role of non-qualified deferred compensation plans in attracting key recruits.

By Leo Almazora
KKR sees 'trillions' of retail investor dollars moving to alts
ALTERNATIVES FEB 07, 2024
KKR sees 'trillions' of retail investor dollars moving to alts

'Mass affluent individual investors historically have not had an easy way to access these types of products and strategies,' senior KKR executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Congress takes another shot at federal auto IRA
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Congress takes another shot at federal auto IRA

Since the auto IRA was proposed 18 years ago, the only successful efforts have been in the states.

By Emile Hallez
Should advisors focus on goals-based investing or beating the market?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Should advisors focus on goals-based investing or beating the market?

Goals-based investing is "what happens when you take an investment process and build it for mom, but not necessarily for mom’s pension plan," CIO says.

By Gregg Greenberg
Gen Z zooming past older generations in saving for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Gen Z zooming past older generations in saving for retirement

Data on DC plans and IRAs show young families are accumulating retirement assets faster than ever.

By Leo Almazora
Prudential closes jumbo pension risk transfer transaction with Shell
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Prudential closes jumbo pension risk transfer transaction with Shell

The financial services giant is taking on $4.9 billion in pension obligations covering more than 20,000 retirees.

By Leo Almazora