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SEC climate agenda stalls
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 02, 2024
SEC climate agenda stalls

The lack of progress is worrying environmental activists given the approach of the US presidential election, which could scuttle the regulator's ESG efforts.

By Bloomberg
Cetera CEO sees 'even bigger things' ahead as private equity firm reinvests
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 02, 2024
Cetera CEO sees 'even bigger things' ahead as private equity firm reinvests

Genstar Capital made its original investment in the firm in 2018.

By Steve Randall
Idaho regulator seeks wide range of input on fintech oversight
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 01, 2024
Idaho regulator seeks wide range of input on fintech oversight

'We will build our own principles-based models best suited to emerging financial technology innovations,' says state's securities regulator.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Lincoln deal caps year of change at Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 01, 2024
Lincoln deal caps year of change at Osaic

But what will the ultimate asking price for Osaic be as the firm moves toward an IPO?

By Bruce Kelly
Record number of pension-risk transfer contracts sold in Q3: Limra
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 22, 2023
Record number of pension-risk transfer contracts sold in Q3: Limra

The number of contracts sold in the third quarter marks a 39% increase from the prior year.

By InvestmentNews
What's behind Vestwell's $125M Series D funding?
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2023
What's behind Vestwell's $125M Series D funding?

CEO Aaron Schumm talks about the long game in the state-plan market and mentions that Vestwell is exploring lifetime income.

By Emile Hallez
Insurance industry seeks carve out from Massachusetts ‘junk fees’ proposal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 21, 2023
Insurance industry seeks carve out from Massachusetts ‘junk fees’ proposal

Separately, Empower joins industry chorus calls on DOL to withdraw its retirement security proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars ex-Wells Fargo broker previously charged with fraud
ALTERNATIVES DEC 21, 2023
Finra bars ex-Wells Fargo broker previously charged with fraud

Louis Goff and others had been charged with raising $2.1 million from investors in a fraud from 2019 and 2020.

By Bruce Kelly
Aon buys wealth manager for $13.4B
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2023
Aon buys wealth manager for $13.4B

The deal for NFP will bring together a shared commitment to client excellence, the companies say.

By InvestmentNews
Employment stress leads to boost in arbitration cases
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 20, 2023
Employment stress leads to boost in arbitration cases

'If there are layoffs, arbitration naturally follows,' says George Friedman, editor of the Securities Arbitration Alert.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Broker-dealer index stays on pace with S&P 500 this year
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 20, 2023
Broker-dealer index stays on pace with S&P 500 this year

'The broker-dealers are the toll collectors of trading volume.'

By Bruce Kelly
Advising armed forces members past and present
RIA NEWS DEC 20, 2023
Advising armed forces members past and present

Andrew King, co-head of Tax Policy & Research for Goldman Sachs Ayco, explains how to help U.S. service members and veterans avoid a battle with federal bureaucracy to get financial benefits.

By Gregg Greenberg
Navigating the waters of IAR continuing education compliance
OPINION DEC 20, 2023
Navigating the waters of IAR continuing education compliance

It's crucial for investment advisors to recognize the consequences of failing to meet their annual continuing education obligations.

By Alex Krenke
Pursuing sustainable growth: Why RIAs wind up with a leaky bucket
OPINION DEC 20, 2023
Pursuing sustainable growth: Why RIAs wind up with a leaky bucket

The distinction between organic growth and market growth has never been more apparent, especially during periods of market volatility.

By Jason Gordo
What is the 'basis trade' and why is the SEC concerned?
FIXED INCOME DEC 20, 2023
What is the 'basis trade' and why is the SEC concerned?

The space is dominated by only a few hedge funds, and that could be risky.

By Bloomberg
This bull market will accelerate M&A
OPINION DEC 19, 2023
This bull market will accelerate M&A

We are approaching a perfect storm – could M&A in the wealth space set a record in 2024?

By Scott Hanson
Finra orders brokerage, former rep to pay $1 million for bad private placements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 19, 2023
Finra orders brokerage, former rep to pay $1 million for bad private placements

Claimants alleged fraud, elder abuse, and breach of contract and fiduciary duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra charges advisor with paying under the table commissions
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 19, 2023
Finra charges advisor with paying under the table commissions

Finra alleges a southern California broker kicked back $900,000 in commissions to non-registered sales person.

By Bruce Kelly
AI-driven advanced planning solution joins forces with Orion
FINTECH DEC 19, 2023
AI-driven advanced planning solution joins forces with Orion

Partnership saves advisors time as there is no need to manually enter client data, says FP Alpha.

By InvestmentNews
Top trends shaping advisor business growth in 2024
FINTECH DEC 19, 2023
Top trends shaping advisor business growth in 2024

Envestnet reveals what it believes will shape the industry in the coming year.

By Steve Randall