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Awaiting the Fed: Traders cautious ahead of rate decision
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2023
Awaiting the Fed: Traders cautious ahead of rate decision

Earnings are also in sharp focus as more of the world's largest corporations reveal results.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley files for next round of ETFs
WIREHOUSES JUL 24, 2023
Morgan Stanley files for next round of ETFs

The firm is launching three fixed-income exchange-traded funds bearing the Eaton Vance name, in addition to a Parametric ETF.

By Bloomberg
Ex-UBS wealth chief Tom Naratil joins Lightyear Capital
RIA NEWS JUL 24, 2023
Ex-UBS wealth chief Tom Naratil joins Lightyear Capital

Naratil, a 39-year veteran of UBS, last fall stepped down from his senior roles at the wirehouse.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera sees 9% of Securian advisors bolt after acquisition
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 24, 2023
Cetera sees 9% of Securian advisors bolt after acquisition

Meanwhile, Cetera is offering tailored retention bonuses to Securian advisors who manage offices.

By Bruce Kelly
In surprise announcement, IRS says it will stop unannounced tax visits
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2023
In surprise announcement, IRS says it will stop unannounced tax visits

Knock, knock, who’s there? Not the IRS anymore — at least not without an appointment.

By Matthew Sellers
UBS to pay $387M in fines linked to Credit Suisse's dealings with Archegos
WIREHOUSES JUL 24, 2023
UBS to pay $387M in fines linked to Credit Suisse's dealings with Archegos

The fines imposed by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority follow UBS guidance that legal liabilities related to Credit Suisse could total $4 billion.

By Bloomberg
Take off, TikTok! Advisors still Americans’ top source for financial advice
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2023
Take off, TikTok! Advisors still Americans’ top source for financial advice

Millennials in a Northwestern Mutual study say they turn to flesh-and-blood financial advisors for guidance over all other sources.

By Gregg Greenberg
Most Americans have a financial regret but what’s most prevalent?  
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2023
Most Americans have a financial regret but what’s most prevalent?  

With personal finances under strain for millions of Americans, most are wishing they had done things differently.

By Steve Randall
Bypassing Wall Street proves costly for P2P crypto exchanges
ALTERNATIVES JUL 24, 2023
Bypassing Wall Street proves costly for P2P crypto exchanges

The peer-to-peer trading digital asset trading platforms are struggling to achieve their decentralized dreams.

By Bloomberg
Permanent remote supervision? Not so fast
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2023
Permanent remote supervision? Not so fast

The industry’s frustration is understandable. But state regulators and the plaintiff’s bar have a point, too.

By InvestmentNews
State auto-IRA programs bring red and blue together
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2023
State auto-IRA programs bring red and blue together

The push for the retirement plans is winning a vote not only from state representatives but also from across the aisle.

By Gregg Greenberg
Should you tell your kids how much they'll inherit?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 21, 2023
Should you tell your kids how much they'll inherit?

The Great Wealth Transfer is underway, but advisors say open dialogue within families is crucial to success.

By Gregg Greenberg
Lingering pain for clients of defunct broker-dealer
ALTERNATIVES JUL 21, 2023
Lingering pain for clients of defunct broker-dealer

The egregious case of Jamie Worden and the continuing issue of unpaid arbitration awards.

By Bruce Kelly
Trump-linked SPAC to pay $18M fine to SEC over 'material misrepresentations'
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 21, 2023
Trump-linked SPAC to pay $18M fine to SEC over 'material misrepresentations'

Share price soars on news.

By Matthew Sellers
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others spend $1 billion on redundancies
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2023
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others spend $1 billion on redundancies

More job cuts to come, meanwhile JPMorgan is hiring.

By Matthew Sellers
FTX lawsuit alleges big bonuses, abuse of power, and a private island
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 21, 2023
FTX lawsuit alleges big bonuses, abuse of power, and a private island

The list of complaints against the collapsed crypto exchange executives is building.

By Bloomberg
ETF strategy designed for night owls gets a wake-up call
RIA NEWS JUL 20, 2023
ETF strategy designed for night owls gets a wake-up call

NightShares shutters two ETFs that only invest when the market is closed.

By Jeff Benjamin
Twice-convicted fraudster charged by SEC for alleged $38M Ponzi-like scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 20, 2023
Twice-convicted fraudster charged by SEC for alleged $38M Ponzi-like scheme

Eliyahu Weinstein of Lakewood, New Jersey, and five others are charged with defrauding investors in health care-related deals.

By Steve Randall
Seven fintech companies to feature at second annual Future Proof festival
FINTECH JUL 19, 2023
Seven fintech companies to feature at second annual Future Proof festival

Six startups and Pershing X will demonstrate how their products can solve real problems for advisors.

By Ryan W. Neal
Investment advisor numbers escalate while ideas for stronger oversight remain stuck
RIA NEWS JUL 19, 2023
Investment advisor numbers escalate while ideas for stronger oversight remain stuck

Should the SEC turn to a third-party organization to help it increase the number of exams?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.