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US pension plans pour billions into private credit
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2023
US pension plans pour billions into private credit

Calpers among plans with around $100B invested in the growing sector.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan senior leader changes likely in search for Dimon heir
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 19, 2023
JPMorgan senior leader changes likely in search for Dimon heir

With the clock ticking on the CEO's extended tenure, who might be his successor?

By Bloomberg
New tool enables certification of SEC Names Rule compliance
FINTECH DEC 19, 2023
New tool enables certification of SEC Names Rule compliance

Fintech says its solution provides greater scrutiny of ESG claims.

By Steve Randall
Finra smacks Philly broker with Wells notice
ALTERNATIVES DEC 18, 2023
Finra smacks Philly broker with Wells notice

"It's not a good day for Austin Dutton," says one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Americans pledge to make positive changes to finances in 2024, says Allianz
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 18, 2023
Americans pledge to make positive changes to finances in 2024, says Allianz

With inflation stressing people out, they are prepared for action in the new year.

By Steve Randall
Private securities investor threshold needs a rethink, warns advisor
ALTERNATIVES DEC 15, 2023
Private securities investor threshold needs a rethink, warns advisor

Inflation, retirement savings growth expand pool of sophisticated investors, according to SEC Report.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
'Ponzi-like' private placement mess GPB slides into receivership
ALTERNATIVES DEC 15, 2023
'Ponzi-like' private placement mess GPB slides into receivership

GPB's founder was an accountant who couldn't do the firm's accounting.

By Bruce Kelly
Citi shuts once-envied muni business
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 15, 2023
Citi shuts once-envied muni business

Wall Street firm says the unit is no longer viable.

By Bloomberg
Bipartisan lawmakers bash Finra
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 14, 2023
Bipartisan lawmakers bash Finra

Finra CEO Robert W. Cook defended the broker-dealer self-regulator, citing efforts to rein in firms with long disciplinary histories and protect senior investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Gen Xers will not retire comfortably, Schroders finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2023
Gen Xers will not retire comfortably, Schroders finds

Advisors say the age at which people retire and the definition of retirement are changing.

By Josh Welsh
Osaic nabs Lincoln Financial Advisors in latest purchase
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2023
Osaic nabs Lincoln Financial Advisors in latest purchase

The 1,450 financial advisors involved in the transaction oversee approximately $108 billion in assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Want to roll a Roth IRA over to a Roth 401(k)? You can't, yet
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2023
Want to roll a Roth IRA over to a Roth 401(k)? You can't, yet

Congress is trying to address the incompatibility of the accounts as state auto-IRA programs proliferate.

By Emile Hallez
B. Riley faces investors after deals, profits, stock go sour
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2023
B. Riley faces investors after deals, profits, stock go sour

Its shares have plunged by more than half since mid-July, driven by the falling value of its investment holdings and weak M&A markets that led to a $75.8M quarterly loss.

By Bloomberg
Edelman buys $1.5B New England retirement firm
RIA NEWS DEC 14, 2023
Edelman buys $1.5B New England retirement firm

The deal for New England Pension Plan Systems is the third acquisition for Edelman Financial Engines this year.

By Josh Welsh
Envestnet exploring sale of Yodlee
FINTECH DEC 14, 2023
Envestnet exploring sale of Yodlee

The data aggregation firm was purchased by Envestnet in 2015 for about $590 million.

By Bloomberg
Tax-focused advisor says 'most' broker-dealers 'don't understand' his business  
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2023
Tax-focused advisor says 'most' broker-dealers 'don't understand' his business  

$100M California-based team switches to Avantax from Crown Capital Securities.

By Steve Randall
Goldman now expects faster and deeper Fed rate cuts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2023
Goldman now expects faster and deeper Fed rate cuts

Economists believe core inflation will return to target by end of 2024.

By Bloomberg
Catchlight eases chase to catch prospects
FINTECH DEC 13, 2023
Catchlight eases chase to catch prospects

The AI-powered tool is helping advisors save time by assessing potential leads.

By Josh Welsh
Arkadios adds two firms from Triad
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 13, 2023
Arkadios adds two firms from Triad

Atlanta-based Peachtree Wealth Advisors and Arizona-based RBG Capital have combined assets totaling more than $600 million.

By InvestmentNews
DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2023
DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales

'It’s crystal clear for the prospective client that the insurance producer is selling,' says an insurance industry representative.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.