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The SEC wants to know your views on Bitcoin ETFs
ALTERNATIVES FEB 07, 2022
The SEC wants to know your views on Bitcoin ETFs

The agency is asking the public to comment on recent applications for exchange-traded funds linked directly to the price of Bitcoin and whether such funds could be a vehicle for fraud.

By Bloomberg
Lost decades: Risk scenarios also matter on the way back up
OPINION FEB 07, 2022
Lost decades: Risk scenarios also matter on the way back up

There's something a lot worse than being down 35%, and that's being down that much and then going nowhere for a decade or more.

By Rick Bookstaber
Digital asset industry group forms to promote market confidence
ALTERNATIVES FEB 07, 2022
Digital asset industry group forms to promote market confidence

The Crypto Market Integrity Coalition is amendable to regulation and wants to help shape it. The 17 members signed a pledge to combat fraud and manipulation and ensure fair digital markets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wirehouses are most productive channel: Cerulli
RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2022
Wirehouses are most productive channel: Cerulli

Although wirehouses are shrinking, the study finds their reps have an average AUM of $198 million, versus an average of $88.1 million industrywide.

By InvestmentNews
High school classes ineffective in boosting retirement savings: Study
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2022
High school classes ineffective in boosting retirement savings: Study

Research from the TIAA Institute says high school lessons in budgeting and credit pack more punch.

By InvestmentNews
The weight-bearing capacity of Larry Fink’s fine line
OPINION FEB 07, 2022
The weight-bearing capacity of Larry Fink’s fine line

BlackRock's CEO needs to recast the conversation into the framework of governance, because E and S won’t amount to much if they aren’t backed by better governance.

By Nir Kossovsky and Denise Williamee
Comedy or tragedy? The curtain is rising on robos’ third act
FINTECH FEB 07, 2022
Comedy or tragedy? The curtain is rising on robos’ third act

The attractiveness of stand-alone robos, coupled with the ample dry powder at large financial services players, could mean more acquisitions are on the horizon.

By InvestmentNews
Lawsuit against DOL fiduciary rule hopes history repeats in Texas
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 04, 2022
Lawsuit against DOL fiduciary rule hopes history repeats in Texas

A group representing independent insurance agents says the regulation places an undue burden on them.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
BlackRock enters the TikTok sphere
FINTECH FEB 04, 2022
BlackRock enters the TikTok sphere

The world's most influential money manager is the latest financial giant to make an appeal to younger investors on the viral video platform.

By Bloomberg
Advisers see increased opportunity in  new fintech tools
FINTECH FEB 04, 2022
Advisers see increased opportunity in new fintech tools

The majority of advisers said that while they're satisfied with their current technology, further enhancements could spur additional growth this year, according to a survey by Broadridge Financial and FSI.

By Sean Allocca
LPL doubles recruited assets in 2021
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 04, 2022
LPL doubles recruited assets in 2021

LPL saw growth in assets from three sources last year: its recruiting of financial advisers, in-house growth and its acquisition of the wealth management business of Waddell & Reed.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James nabs Wells Fargo trio managing $502 million
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 03, 2022
Raymond James nabs Wells Fargo trio managing $502 million

The Louisville, Kentucky-based team is joining the firm’s employee channel.

By InvestmentNews
Hey SEC, please clarify fiduciary duty so I can enjoy college hoops again!
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 03, 2022
Hey SEC, please clarify fiduciary duty so I can enjoy college hoops again!

I was watching my alma mater play a crucial conference game when a commercial from a financial firm sparked a debate on fiduciary duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
AssetMark launches new digital prospecting, marketing tools
FINTECH FEB 03, 2022
AssetMark launches new digital prospecting, marketing tools

The third leading TAMP by assets this week announced the launch of two new tools to help advisers find and land new clients.

By Sean Allocca
Morningstar boosts focus on wealth management
FINTECH FEB 03, 2022
Morningstar boosts focus on wealth management

Daniel Needham will head up the new unit, which will include existing functions such as managed portfolios, portfolio management software and investment data aggregation.

By Bruce Kelly
Fidelity updates its Wealthscape tech platform
RIA NEWS FEB 03, 2022
Fidelity updates its Wealthscape tech platform

Refreshes mobile app and adds a digital empowerment tool.

By InvestmentNews
Bessemer Trust sued over 401(k) plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2022
Bessemer Trust sued over 401(k) plan

The lawsuit argues the company’s use of its own Old Westbury line of mutual funds in the plan benefited Bessemer at the expense of plan participants.

By InvestmentNews
Smaller firms may not be ready for DOL fiduciary rule now in force
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 02, 2022
Smaller firms may not be ready for DOL fiduciary rule now in force

Under the Labor Department rule that took effect this week, advisers must declare their fiduciary status and material conflicts of interest in writing and follow impartial conduct standards.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Caribou lands $3 million to manage health care costs for clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2022
Caribou lands $3 million to manage health care costs for clients

The health care planning fintech is aiming to make complex health insurance decisions easier by collecting data about clients’ plans, usage and medications to find the best possible strategies.

By Sean Allocca
Judge rips Wells, Finra, in decision over arbitration claim
WIREHOUSES FEB 02, 2022
Judge rips Wells, Finra, in decision over arbitration claim

At the center of the judge's order to vacate the arbitration decision were questions about whether or not Finra arbitration was a neutral forum for investors.

By Bruce Kelly