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Demand for Social Security advice increases
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2021
Demand for Social Security advice increases

The pandemic is boosting retirement among baby boomers, as well as their questions about when to claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
When a hacker calls: How Robinhood fell victim to a vishing scam
FINTECH NOV 29, 2021
When a hacker calls: How Robinhood fell victim to a vishing scam

The hack raises new questions about Robinhood’s efforts to ensure that its millions of customers get the support and help they need to invest safely.

By Bloomberg
Goldman Sachs adds employee benefits to fight burnout
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 29, 2021
Goldman Sachs adds employee benefits to fight burnout

The firm is boosting its matching contributions to retirement accounts for U.S. workers and eliminating the one-year waiting period for contributions for new joiners.

By Bloomberg
Credit Suisse grabs $1 billion in assets with new mobile app
FINTECH NOV 29, 2021
Credit Suisse grabs $1 billion in assets with new mobile app

The Switzerland-based private bank designed its latest mobile app, dubbed CSX, to address all financial services needs in a single smartphone app and has tacked on 100,000 new clients in the process.

By Sean Allocca
VCA Inc. latest to face 401(k) class action
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 29, 2021
VCA Inc. latest to face 401(k) class action

VCA participants paid annual record-keeping fees of up to $105, while some comparably sized 401(k)s have fees closer to $38, plaintiffs claim.

By Emile Hallez
Team managing $1.2 billion at BofA joins Baird
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 29, 2021
Team managing $1.2 billion at BofA joins Baird

The four-adviser HBGW Group is moving to Baird’s office in Greenville, South Carolina.

By InvestmentNews
A link to ink leads to a tattoo artist advisory niche
RIA NEWS NOV 29, 2021
A link to ink leads to a tattoo artist advisory niche

Colton Etherton admits he was nervous about carving out such a unique niche, but he now knows he made the right decision.

By Jeff Benjamin
The diverse parade of advisory clients
OPINION NOV 29, 2021
The diverse parade of advisory clients

What makes financial advisory work fun and interesting is how different the clients are, with different financial situations, needs and worries.

By Michael Broad
El-Erian says Fed should recognize inflation isn't transitory
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 29, 2021
El-Erian says Fed should recognize inflation isn't transitory

Allianz's chief economic adviser suggests the central bank 'ease your foot off the accelerator starting now.'

By Bloomberg
Keeping on top of compliance amid remote work
OPINION NOV 29, 2021
Keeping on top of compliance amid remote work

Many view firms' archiving and capture responsibilities as a costly and time-consuming burden, even though the possibilities provided by this treasure trove of information are massive.

By Robert Cruz
DOL's EBSA investigations, recoveries down from record in 2021
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 24, 2021
DOL's EBSA investigations, recoveries down from record in 2021

The Labor Department's Employee Benefits Security Administration recovered about $2.4 billion in fiscal 2021, down from $3.1 billion a year prior.

By Emile Hallez
Wealth apps get poor scores for client satisfaction: J.D. Power
FINTECH NOV 24, 2021
Wealth apps get poor scores for client satisfaction: J.D. Power

While wealth management firms are spending big on updates — with 31% introducing major feature updates this year — legacy technology and the complex array of services offered by wealth apps have presented unique challenges.

By Sean Allocca
Finra fines small B-D for misinformation in note sale
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 24, 2021
Finra fines small B-D for misinformation in note sale

WestPark Capital's information in the sale of $3.9 million worth of promissory notes was faulty, according to the regulator.

By Bruce Kelly
Fintech, direct indexing are bringing ESG into focus
FINTECH NOV 24, 2021
Fintech, direct indexing are bringing ESG into focus

Research shows technology and customization are helping investors deal with the lack of clarity in the ESG space.

By Jeff Benjamin
Maryland auto IRA to include retirement income, emergency savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 24, 2021
Maryland auto IRA to include retirement income, emergency savings

MarylandSaves will automatically make payments to account holders when they reach 'retirement age,' unless they specify otherwise.

By Emile Hallez
Biden bill provides tax cut for millionaires, hike for mega rich
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 24, 2021
Biden bill provides tax cut for millionaires, hike for mega rich

Joint Committee on Taxation data show that while millionaires collectively would pay a higher tax rate under the Build Back Better Act passed by the House, those earning at least $1 million would collectively pay $46.8 billion less in taxes.

By Bloomberg
Hospital group settles 403(b) lawsuit for $2 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 23, 2021
Hospital group settles 403(b) lawsuit for $2 million

Southcoast Hospitals Group is one of many retirement plan sponsors targeted last year in class-action litigation brought by law firm Capozzi Adler.

By Emile Hallez
Caregivers in the spotlight
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 23, 2021
Caregivers in the spotlight

November is National Family Caregivers Month, celebrating the more than 53 million people in the U.S. who currently provide unpaid care to a relative or friend.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RPA aggregators focused on convergence, consolidation and cooperation
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2021
RPA aggregators focused on convergence, consolidation and cooperation

Unlike any other industry event, the RPA Aggregator event had no agenda. All participants were focused on the defined-contribution industry’s biggest opportunities and challenges.

By Fred Barstein
CITs continue taking over in 401(k)s, but the change isn't always easy
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2021
CITs continue taking over in 401(k)s, but the change isn't always easy

CITs are on track to surpass mutual funds in target-date assets. Participants in 401(k)s that use CITs often stand to save a few basis points or more.

By Emile Hallez