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Wall Street banks hire WhatsApp cops after being hit with big fines
FINTECH SEP 28, 2022
Wall Street banks hire WhatsApp cops after being hit with big fines

In court documents, the SEC described at least a few senior managers at each firm who engaged in rampant texting with colleagues and clients.

By Bloomberg
Wall Street firms hit with $2 billion in fines in WhatsApp probe
FINTECH SEP 27, 2022
Wall Street firms hit with $2 billion in fines in WhatsApp probe

The penalties levied against firms including Citigroup, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs constitute the largest-ever penalties against US banks for record-keeping lapses.

By Bloomberg
Cathie Wood launches new venture fund on robo-adviser Titan Invest
ALTERNATIVES SEP 27, 2022
Cathie Wood launches new venture fund on robo-adviser Titan Invest

The fund requires a $500 minimum investment and charges a management fee of 2.75%, with a total expense ratio estimated at 4.22%.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC bars Merrill manager out on sick leave
WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2022
SEC bars Merrill manager out on sick leave

Richard M. Crabtree, who was based in Annapolis, Maryland, began defrauding a client in 2016, according to the agency.

By Bruce Kelly
Medicare Part B premium, IRMAA surcharges to decline in 2023
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2022
Medicare Part B premium, IRMAA surcharges to decline in 2023

The decreases reflect a partial rollback of the big increases in 2022 following a big cut in the cost of a new Alzheimer's drug.

By InvestmentNews
Wall Street firms seen paying historic fine to settle WhatsApp probe
FINTECH SEP 27, 2022
Wall Street firms seen paying historic fine to settle WhatsApp probe

The results of the investigation could be released as soon as Wednesday and could see regulators extracting total fines of around $2 billion.

By Bloomberg
OneDigital buys $1 billion New Jersey wealth management firm
RIA NEWS SEP 27, 2022
OneDigital buys $1 billion New Jersey wealth management firm

KB Financial Partners and KB Financial Advisory Partners has 28 employees and three offices.

By InvestmentNews
The wrinkles with the SEC’s third-party assurance for emissions
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2022
The wrinkles with the SEC’s third-party assurance for emissions

'Attestation' will lead to more reliable data for investors, but there are hurdles to overcome first.

By Emile Hallez
Less financially stressed employees tend to stick around
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2022
Less financially stressed employees tend to stick around

A report from Bank of America shows financial wellness tools can help companies reduce attrition and attract more qualified employees.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC files fraud suit against three connected to $100 million deli
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2022
SEC files fraud suit against three connected to $100 million deli

Federal prosecutors also accused James T. Patten, Peter L. Coker Sr. and Peter L. Coker Jr. of artificially inflating the price of two companies through manipulative trading.

By Bloomberg
How digital platforms can be more accessible to minority investors
FINTECH SEP 26, 2022
How digital platforms can be more accessible to minority investors

Research uncovered three ways that investing platforms can foster a more inclusive and accessible environment for those living on a low to moderate income.

By Ryan W. Neal
Insurance benefits seen as useful tool for attracting, retaining employees
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2022
Insurance benefits seen as useful tool for attracting, retaining employees

Limra estimates 86 million employees could have access to new insurance benefits within 2 years.

By InvestmentNews
Despite a $5.2M YES arb loss, its biggest yet, UBS may keep fighting
ALTERNATIVES SEP 26, 2022
Despite a $5.2M YES arb loss, its biggest yet, UBS may keep fighting

It's been win some, lose some for UBS as it defends its complex options strategy, but lately investors seem to be prevailing more.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra investigates David Lerner’s son over sales of in-house funds
ALTERNATIVES SEP 26, 2022
Finra investigates David Lerner’s son over sales of in-house funds

Daniel Lerner, who's executive vice president of investor services at David Lerner Associates, faces potential disciplinary action over sales of energy funds.

By Bruce Kelly
North Carolina team managing $380 million joins LPL from Truist
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 26, 2022
North Carolina team managing $380 million joins LPL from Truist

Benjamin Link and Steve Sexton, who are forming Vero Wealth Management in Greensboro, are the 25th team to join LPL’s Linsco platform.

By InvestmentNews
A time for difficult conversations
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2022
A time for difficult conversations

It may be time for advisers to talk to clients about reducing spending and either continuing or returning to work.

By InvestmentNews
TAMPs race to build comprehensive wealth management platforms
FINTECH SEP 26, 2022
TAMPs race to build comprehensive wealth management platforms

After years of consolidation, the platforms that solve the puzzle could win future advisers and their assets. The ones that don’t may find themselves acquired.

By Ryan W. Neal
Fintech Bytes: Fidelity integrates with Salesforce; RightCapital launched new tool
FINTECH SEP 23, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Fidelity integrates with Salesforce; RightCapital launched new tool

Here's a roundup of some of the adviser fintech news you may have missed this week.

By Ryan W. Neal
GOP agenda includes pressuring SEC, advancing tax legislation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 23, 2022
GOP agenda includes pressuring SEC, advancing tax legislation

The Republican party is favored to win the House in November's election. But even with control of that chamber, the legislative path for GOP bills is perilous.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges former CNBC guest analyst with $3 million fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 23, 2022
SEC charges former CNBC guest analyst with $3 million fraud

U.S. Attorney’s Office files a parallel criminal charge against James McDonald, who is believed to be in hiding.

By InvestmentNews