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Offshore loophole helps Americans evade taxes, Senate report says
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 24, 2022
Offshore loophole helps Americans evade taxes, Senate report says

Setting up shell companies abroad and registering them with the IRS as offshore financial institutions lets Americans sidestep FATCA, according to the report.

By Bloomberg
$4 billion team breaks away from Wells Fargo Advisors to form RIA
RIA NEWS AUG 23, 2022
$4 billion team breaks away from Wells Fargo Advisors to form RIA

A desire to act in the best interests of the firm's clients leads to launch of Moran Wealth Management in Naples, Florida, with 36 employees.

By Jeff Benjamin
Duo from TIAA manages $600 million at Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 23, 2022
Duo from TIAA manages $600 million at Raymond James

Nicholas Troiano and Mathew Mattice join the firm's employee unit in Colorado.

By InvestmentNews
'ESG integration' a sticking point in SEC proposals
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 23, 2022
'ESG integration' a sticking point in SEC proposals

In comment letters, fund companies and industry groups ask for more clarity from the regulator.

By Emile Hallez
iCapital acquires UBS legacy alternative investment feeder fund platform
ALTERNATIVES AUG 23, 2022
iCapital acquires UBS legacy alternative investment feeder fund platform

The fintech has purchased UBS Fund Advisor, the wirehouse’s legacy proprietary U.S. alternative investment manager and feeder fund platform that represents $7 billion in client assets.

By Ryan W. Neal
Plan sponsors are encouraging adviser competition: Fidelity
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 23, 2022
Plan sponsors are encouraging adviser competition: Fidelity

A new survey shows 47% of plan sponsors are considering changing advisers and 48% are thinking about switching record keepers.

By Gregg Greenberg
'Wait, you can do that?' 3 of the biggest eye-openers for breakaways
OPINION AUG 22, 2022
'Wait, you can do that?' 3 of the biggest eye-openers for breakaways

Here are some of the things about working as an independent adviser that may surprise those who've made the jump from a wirehouse.

By Mike Hlavek
Legislation would help senior investors obtain legal help
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 22, 2022
Legislation would help senior investors obtain legal help

Bills in both the House and Senate would establish an SEC grant program to support investor advocacy clinics at law schools.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
David Lerner's latest proprietary fund snag
ALTERNATIVES AUG 22, 2022
David Lerner's latest proprietary fund snag

The brokerage firm's in-house energy fund, Energy 11 L.P., reports $45 million in 'unpaid distributions' to investors.

By Bruce Kelly
John Hancock settles with NY state after long-term care insurance probe
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 22, 2022
John Hancock settles with NY state after long-term care insurance probe

The insurer will pay almost $21.6 million to consumers and their beneficiaries, along with $2.2 million to the New York State Medicaid program and a $2.5 million penalty to New York state.

By Gregg Greenberg
Securian team managing $203 million bolts for SagePoint
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 22, 2022
Securian team managing $203 million bolts for SagePoint

Brian Falconer and 16 reps operate as Wealth Management Resource Group in Braintree, Massachusetts.

By InvestmentNews
BlackRock says SEC proposal on ESG disclosures will backfire
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 22, 2022
BlackRock says SEC proposal on ESG disclosures will backfire

The asset manager said requiring new disclosures for funds that just consider ESG criteria among many other factors could muddle the situation.

By Bloomberg
New regulations for the new reality
FINTECH AUG 22, 2022
New regulations for the new reality

Finra has proposed a pilot program for firms that want to continue remote inspections, in line with the seemingly permanent use of remote work.

By InvestmentNews
Finra taps executive for board chair
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 19, 2022
Finra taps executive for board chair

Eric Noll, the CEO of Context Capital Partners, first joined the Finra board in August 2020.

By Bruce Kelly
Fintech Bytes: Dynasty partners with Pontera, Orion joins up with Apex
FINTECH AUG 19, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Dynasty partners with Pontera, Orion joins up with Apex

A roundup of the week's fintech news for financial advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Vanguard Charitable sees strong run of donations despite first-half sell-off
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 19, 2022
Vanguard Charitable sees strong run of donations despite first-half sell-off

The nonprofit organization announced that grants increased 14% during the first half of 2022, totaling a record $952 million.

By Gregg Greenberg
Lincoln Financial launches QDIA with Stadion
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 19, 2022
Lincoln Financial launches QDIA with Stadion

The QDIA combines a target-date fund for younger individuals and Stadion’s StoryLine managed account service for participants aged 50 and older.

By InvestmentNews
Trilogy Financial acquires two firms, $160 million in AUM
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 19, 2022
Trilogy Financial acquires two firms, $160 million in AUM

The addition of E. F. Heagan & Associates and Mandichak Investment Retirement & Estate Planning brings more than 500 new clients.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley adds fractional share support to workplace stock plans
EQUITIES AUG 18, 2022
Morgan Stanley adds fractional share support to workplace stock plans

The wirehouse is also adding additional automation to its Shareworks and Equity Edge Online platforms.

By Ryan W. Neal
Will diamonds become a retiree's best friend?
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 18, 2022
Will diamonds become a retiree's best friend?

The Diamond Standard Fund is trying to provide a standardized way to trade diamonds and is working with wealth managers, high-net-worth investors, family offices, IRA platforms and institutional investors.

By Gregg Greenberg