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10 IBDs with the highest average payouts in 2022
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 04, 2023
10 IBDs with the highest average payouts in 2022

InvestmentNews Research identifies the independent broker-dealers whose reps took home the highest average payouts last year.

By InvestmentNews
Fed signals possible pause after latest quarter-point hike
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 03, 2023
Fed signals possible pause after latest quarter-point hike

The Fed raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, but the FOMC statement no longer included a line about anticipating 'additional policy firming.'

By Bloomberg
Florida's new law makes ESG murkier
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 03, 2023
Florida's new law makes ESG murkier

The law is the 'farthest-reaching' of the actions various states have taken to restrict the use of environmental, social and governance considerations.

By Emile Hallez
SEC approves stronger reporting requirements for private fund advisors
RIA NEWS MAY 03, 2023
SEC approves stronger reporting requirements for private fund advisors

Hedge funds with at least $1.5 billion in assets now have to report significant investment losses and withdrawals to the SEC within 72 hours.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
State auto-IRAs are flying high in 2023
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2023
State auto-IRAs are flying high in 2023

Several states will once again be pressing for the establishment of new state-run auto-IRA programs during their legislative sessions this year.

By Gregg Greenberg
The problem with the SEC's deluge of rule proposals
OPINION MAY 03, 2023
The problem with the SEC's deluge of rule proposals

The pace and breadth of the agency's current rulemaking is not allowing for constructive criticism from the people implementing the rules.

By Dale Brown
LPL adds Stifel advisor overseeing $300 million
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 03, 2023
LPL adds Stifel advisor overseeing $300 million

Nate Carlon is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and operates as Carlon Wealth Advisors.

By InvestmentNews
Why the ESG backlash has little effect on corporations
OPINION MAY 03, 2023
Why the ESG backlash has little effect on corporations

Politicians' manufactured controversies are having minimal impact in boardrooms.

By Carolyn Berkowitz
Morgan Stanley in discussions with prosecutors, regulators to resolve block-trading probes
WIREHOUSES MAY 03, 2023
Morgan Stanley in discussions with prosecutors, regulators to resolve block-trading probes

The firm disclosed the investigations last year, and said it faces potential civil liability from allegations that it caused stock prices to drop before completing a block trade.

By Bloomberg
10 fastest-growing IBDs in 2022
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 03, 2023
10 fastest-growing IBDs in 2022

Independent broker-dealers managed to overcome the stock market’s slide last year with help from rising rates. Here’s a list of the firms that grew most rapidly.

By InvestmentNews
Advisors express caution, enthusiasm about being gatekeepers to private markets
RIA NEWS MAY 02, 2023
Advisors express caution, enthusiasm about being gatekeepers to private markets

Legislation recently approved by a House committee would deem the clients of investment advisors to be accredited investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Supreme Court to review UBS whistleblower's complaint
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2023
Supreme Court to review UBS whistleblower's complaint

Trevor Murray is seeking to reinstate a $900,000 jury verdict he won on allegations that he was fired for refusing to skew his reports to help the firm’s business strategies.

By Bloomberg
When the going gets tough, the tough get EPIC
OPINION MAY 02, 2023
When the going gets tough, the tough get EPIC

Amid volatile markets, it's important that financial professionals provide clients with Empathy, Perspective, Insights and Choices.

By Ryan Sullivan
How rising interest rates cushioned IBDs in a stormy 2022
RIA NEWS MAY 02, 2023
How rising interest rates cushioned IBDs in a stormy 2022

Meanwhile, over the past decade, the top 25 firms have essentially doubled the amount of revenue they generate.

By Bruce Kelly
Gensler blasts hedge fund fees as SEC readies rules
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2023
Gensler blasts hedge fund fees as SEC readies rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission plows ahead with plans to boost oversight of the private fund industry.

By Bloomberg
Wide gaps exist between retirement plans, employee needs: Transamerica
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 02, 2023
Wide gaps exist between retirement plans, employee needs: Transamerica

The Transamerica study shows 95% of workers value health insurance as an important benefit, but only 63% of employers offer it to their employees.

By Gregg Greenberg
Bill to ease regulatory burden on small advisors sails through committee
RIA NEWS MAY 01, 2023
Bill to ease regulatory burden on small advisors sails through committee

The SEC's current definition of small advisors is 'antiquated,' which means the agency's regulations are not properly calibrated for such firms, the Investment Adviser Association said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Stifel to pay $3.2 million over former broker's 'predatory sales'
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 01, 2023
Stifel to pay $3.2 million over former broker's 'predatory sales'

The firm allegedly failed to supervise Joseph Crespi, whose trading activity prompted 135 internal alerts over 12 months, according to the office of Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin.

By Emile Hallez
About one-third of First Republic advisors have bolted since March
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 01, 2023
About one-third of First Republic advisors have bolted since March

Meanwhile, any recent recruiting deals First Republic had struck with advisors will remain in place now that the bank has been acquired by JPMorgan Chase.

By Bruce Kelly
USI Consulting acquires retirement plan consultant Hooker & Holcombe
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2023
USI Consulting acquires retirement plan consultant Hooker & Holcombe

Connecticut-based H&H is led by president Richard S. Sych and has 68 employees.

By Gregg Greenberg