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Legislation would end taxes on Social Security payments
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2022
Legislation would end taxes on Social Security payments

A bill introduced by Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., faces long odds this year, while the prospects for broader reform of the program depend on the outcome of November's election.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Pensions ahead of ESG funds on proxy votes
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2022
Pensions ahead of ESG funds on proxy votes

Compared with general shareholder votes, defined-benefit programs were much more likely to support resolutions around ESG governance and worker protection.

By Emile Hallez
Finra names Nathaniel Stankard chief of staff for regulatory operations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 01, 2022
Finra names Nathaniel Stankard chief of staff for regulatory operations

The executive, who had been senior adviser to Finra CEO Robert Cook, will spearhead regulatory integration.

By InvestmentNews
UBS duo managing $600 million bolts for Cadaret Grant
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 31, 2022
UBS duo managing $600 million bolts for Cadaret Grant

Anthony Mona and Joseph Mansoor make the switch in Birmingham, Michigan, through OSJ Spartan Wealth Management.

By InvestmentNews
State regulators warn real money can be lost in fake world
FINTECH AUG 31, 2022
State regulators warn real money can be lost in fake world

Denizens of the metaverse can be ripped off by virtual investments, the North American Securities Administrators Association said in an advisory.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Inflation nudges retirement plan participants to adopt healthy habits
OPINION AUG 31, 2022
Inflation nudges retirement plan participants to adopt healthy habits

While the current economy is causing uncertainty and jitters, it’s also encouraging participants to act more like institutional investors.

By Nick Della Vedova and Jeff Elvander
Riskalyze wants to turn compliance into growth engine with latest product
FINTECH AUG 31, 2022
Riskalyze wants to turn compliance into growth engine with latest product

Riskalyze Ultimate combines two existing products, Command Center and Riskalyze Elite, to bring compliance and business development together.

By Ryan W. Neal
RPA offers expanded adviser managed accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2022
RPA offers expanded adviser managed accounts

The RIA specializing in public-sector retirement plans is working with Stadion on participant-level personalization and using EPIC's record-keeping platform.

By InvestmentNews
Goldman, Morgan Stanley move to return employees to office by easing Covid rules
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 31, 2022
Goldman, Morgan Stanley move to return employees to office by easing Covid rules

The two investment banks both told staff that they will lift some of their remaining Covid-19 mitigation efforts after the Labor Day weekend.

By Bloomberg
SEC charges two North Carolina advisers with $75 million fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 30, 2022
SEC charges two North Carolina advisers with $75 million fraud

Gregory Lindberg and Christopher Herwig allegedly misappropriated $57 million in client funds, while their firm collected more than $21.4 million in advisory fees in connection with these schemes.

By InvestmentNews
Make the right initial Medicare decision
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2022
Make the right initial Medicare decision

As clients consider the different types of coverage, they need to ask the correct questions and observe sign-up deadlines.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Succession planning isn't driving all M&A
OPINION AUG 30, 2022
Succession planning isn't driving all M&A

The economics are attractive right now, and many advisers see a better future for virtually everyone involved if they join forces with a larger firm.

By Scott Hanson
Kovack Advisors pays $900,000 to settle SEC charges over wrap program
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 30, 2022
Kovack Advisors pays $900,000 to settle SEC charges over wrap program

The agency charged the firm with failing to monitor whether wrap-fee accounts were in the best interests of clients who did little trading.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Is the housing market in trouble or poised for more gains?
OPINION AUG 30, 2022
Is the housing market in trouble or poised for more gains?

With the guidance of a well-informed financial professional, homeowners and investors can potentially tap into the value of their homes and be in a stronger liquidity position as the economy recovers.

By Ashley Bete
Raymond James expands education program with new Tech Savvy track
FINTECH AUG 30, 2022
Raymond James expands education program with new Tech Savvy track

Financial advisers will receive advanced training on integrated practice management platforms.

By Ryan W. Neal
Citigroup ordered to pay former ‘spoofing’ broker $725,383
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2022
Citigroup ordered to pay former ‘spoofing’ broker $725,383

A Finra arbitration panel said the firm owes Shlomo Salant compensation for 2014, the year he reached a settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for allegedly faking market interest in futures.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Retirement plan providers' investments in technology are paying off
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2022
Retirement plan providers' investments in technology are paying off

A quarter of plan participants now prefer to receive 401(k) account information via email, up from 9% in 2020, according to Cerulli Associates.

By Ryan W. Neal
Borrowers could face state tax bills on forgiven student loans
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2022
Borrowers could face state tax bills on forgiven student loans

Thirteen states have tax laws that would treat forgiven debt as income, meaning it's subject to state levies on earnings.

By Bloomberg
UBS dumped from Texas municipal bond deal
FIXED INCOME AUG 29, 2022
UBS dumped from Texas municipal bond deal

The bank won’t be part of the underwriting syndicate for transaction after state Comptroller Glenn Hegar included UBS on list of firms he deems “boycott” the fossil-fuel industry.

By Bloomberg
Commonwealth taps ex-LPL attorney for cybersecurity oversight
FINTECH AUG 29, 2022
Commonwealth taps ex-LPL attorney for cybersecurity oversight

In the newly created position, Michelle Kelley will lead the firm’s legal department and provide counsel on cybersecurity and privacy laws.

By Bruce Kelly