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Investors continue to get roasted in pig-butchering schemes
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2023
Investors continue to get roasted in pig-butchering schemes

The Alabama Securities Commission issues a cease-and-desist against two men who scammed 88 victims out of more than $22.5 million.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Rising markets, rates tee up second-half margins for B-Ds
EQUITIES JUL 10, 2023
Rising markets, rates tee up second-half margins for B-Ds

Broker-dealers are gaining the double whammy of billing higher fees based on more client assets as well as generating more revenue from higher interest rates.

By Bruce Kelly
Fee pressures, interest rates could decimate asset management industry: PWC
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2023
Fee pressures, interest rates could decimate asset management industry: PWC

A new survey shows consolidation, business failures are on the cards as the asset management industry faces an 'existential' threat.

By Matthew Sellers
FDIC hit with $1.9 billion suit from SVB Financial
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2023
FDIC hit with $1.9 billion suit from SVB Financial

The parent of failed Silicon Valley Bank is chasing cash held by the regulator.

By Matthew Sellers
Regulators likely to take wait-and-see approach on AI
FINTECH JUL 10, 2023
Regulators likely to take wait-and-see approach on AI

The SEC is working on proposed rules related to artificial intelligence and other technologies, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a framework for AI legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
AI arrives on Wall Street
FINTECH JUL 10, 2023
AI arrives on Wall Street

Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan seize the initiative, while smaller firms grapple with a lack of standardized data.

By Ryan W. Neal
Retirement uncertainty and the advisor shortfall
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2023
Retirement uncertainty and the advisor shortfall

The rational, eat-your-vegetables approach to retirement peace of mind only goes so far. Advisors must become more adept at helping clients to prepare emotionally.

By InvestmentNews
SEC charges former Army financial counselor with Gold Star family frauds
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2023
SEC charges former Army financial counselor with Gold Star family frauds

The regulator alleges unauthorized trading for recommending inappropriate investments forbenefits including $50,000 of a minor child whose parent died on active duty.

By Steve Randall
Wealth Enhancement Group expands in Denver with Ryan Financial acquisition
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2023
Wealth Enhancement Group expands in Denver with Ryan Financial acquisition

The nationwide independent wealth manager has been busy expanding its footprint during recent months.

By Steve Randall
China data, US inflation stats in focus as new week starts
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2023
China data, US inflation stats in focus as new week starts

Equities are under pressure from economic indicators

By Bloomberg
Earnings won’t boost US equities, Morgan Stanley says
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2023
Earnings won’t boost US equities, Morgan Stanley says

Bearish strategist Michael Wilson says company forecasts will be more important this earnings season

By Bloomberg
Are EM bonds entering a rally?
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2023
Are EM bonds entering a rally?

Investors who have seen strong returns so far from riskier emerging markets are betting on a rally

By Bloomberg
Move over Shark Week, July is ESG Month
ESG JUL 07, 2023
Move over Shark Week, July is ESG Month

House Republicans have planned six hearings in their anti-ESG blitz, along with bill markups dedicated to the topic.

By Emile Hallez
Millennial advisor carves a niche populated by her peers
RIAS JUL 07, 2023
Millennial advisor carves a niche populated by her peers

Emily Stead wants to be the advisor people think of when a younger person is facing a financial challenge.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra expels brokerage for Reg BI violations
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 07, 2023
Finra expels brokerage for Reg BI violations

Reps traded excessively in 110 customer accounts, racking up close to $4 million in commissions and trading costs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
House GOP members probe ESG policies at BlackRock, Vanguard
ESG JUL 07, 2023
House GOP members probe ESG policies at BlackRock, Vanguard

Republican lawmakers fired off letters to financial industry giants warning their efforts to combat climate change could violate antitrust law.

By Bloomberg
CUSO Financial Services tempts another credit union to switch from LPL
BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2023
CUSO Financial Services tempts another credit union to switch from LPL

Capital Credit Union is the fifth credit union in recent months to transition between the two wealth management networks.

By Steve Randall
Family-led $200M advisory team joins LPL from Kestra Financial
BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2023
Family-led $200M advisory team joins LPL from Kestra Financial

The father-and-sons team at New Jersey-based Sopher Financial Group’s value LPL as a ‘top of the tech curve’ wealth management firm

By Steve Randall
Mercer Global Advisors heads northeast for second acquisition of the week
RIAS JUL 07, 2023
Mercer Global Advisors heads northeast for second acquisition of the week

The deal adds Delaware-headquartered RIA Mallard Financial Partners, with $180 million in AUM, to Mercer’s growing footprint.

By Steve Randall
Markets brace for US jobs data as Fed hike looks more likely
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 07, 2023
Markets brace for US jobs data as Fed hike looks more likely

Stocks slipped around the world early Friday as anticipation of further tightening in the US intensified ahead of key stats

By Bloomberg