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Wall Street banks back mega buyout financing deal for Worldpay
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 07, 2023
Wall Street banks back mega buyout financing deal for Worldpay

Private equity firm GTCR has agreed to buy a majority stake in the payment processor with $9.4 billion backing from lenders

By Bloomberg
Yellen calls on US, China to play nicely with economies
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 07, 2023
Yellen calls on US, China to play nicely with economies

The US Treasury Secretary has urged the world’s two largest economies to work within a fair set of rules despite tensions

By Bloomberg
What advisors need to tell clients traveling abroad this summer
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 06, 2023
What advisors need to tell clients traveling abroad this summer

Financial advisors nationwide are taking calls from clients asking about what they should have in place prior to international travel.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC set to release new rules for money-market funds
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 06, 2023
SEC set to release new rules for money-market funds

The agency plans to hold a meeting next Wednesday to finalize its changes, which could result in a clash with the $5.5 trillion industry.

By Bloomberg
Why Gen Zers say they'll need one-third of what boomers do in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2023
Why Gen Zers say they'll need one-third of what boomers do in retirement

Some clients have unrealistic expectations about retiring early while others are overly pessimistic, advisors say.

By Emile Hallez
UBS ordered to pay investor $532,846 for overly risky portfolio
WIREHOUSES JUL 06, 2023
UBS ordered to pay investor $532,846 for overly risky portfolio

Lawyer claims award was a 'poor decision' and should have been bigger.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New mission for African American advisor trade group
RIAS JUL 06, 2023
New mission for African American advisor trade group

The Association of African American Financial Advisors is a 'sleeping giant trying to awaken,' says chair Christian Nwasike.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo team with $350 million moves to Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS JUL 06, 2023
Wells Fargo team with $350 million moves to Raymond James

Managing partner at Keybridge Wealth Management says team will now have 'complete freedom to advise clients.'

By Ryan W. Neal
Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment
RIAS JUL 06, 2023
Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment

As the recession outlook moves further down the road, advisors see the Fed keeping rates higher for longer, boosting the appeal of fixed income.

By Jeff Benjamin
BlackRock wants to slash costs of trading bitcoin
ALTERNATIVES JUL 06, 2023
BlackRock wants to slash costs of trading bitcoin

But will the SEC agree that the asset manager’s refiled application will facilitate the democratization of crypto trading?

By Bloomberg
Cerity Partners merges with UHNW-focused AJ Wealth
RIAS JUL 06, 2023
Cerity Partners merges with UHNW-focused AJ Wealth

AJ Wealth was founded by two former Goldman Sachs wealth managers and serves family offices of ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By Steve Randall
Advisor satisfaction with firms hinges on time spent with clients: J.D. Power
BROKER DEALERS JUL 05, 2023
Advisor satisfaction with firms hinges on time spent with clients: J.D. Power

Annual survey reveals highest and lowest scoring firms, while one advisor questions work ethic of some peers.

By Ryan W. Neal
401(k) lawsuit over ESG is a sign of the times
OPINION JUL 05, 2023
401(k) lawsuit over ESG is a sign of the times

A plaintiff alleges that ESG led to lower returns, but the case brought against American Airlines' defined-contribution plan might be more political than substantive.

By Emile Hallez
How to fire problem clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 05, 2023
How to fire problem clients

Acquiring clients can be costly but having the 'confidence and conviction' to let a bad fit go is vital.

By Gregg Greenberg
Financial Professionals Coalition seeks to help ‘disenfranchised’ financial advisors
RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Financial Professionals Coalition seeks to help ‘disenfranchised’ financial advisors

Former Finra board member Stephen Kohn set up the group to help advisors who are looking for a new job, seeking to address a customer complaint on their record, or need help with a range of other issues.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisors prep clients for recession everyone anticipates but nobody can see
RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Advisors prep clients for recession everyone anticipates but nobody can see

Consensus estimates are that the US economy will dip into recession later this year or early next year.

By Jeff Benjamin
How tuck-ins help advisory firms grow effectively
CUSTODIAN JUL 05, 2023
How tuck-ins help advisory firms grow effectively

The approach, which is commonly part of an independent advisor's succession plan, also offers smaller firms the chance to scale quickly and efficiently.

By Greg Heller
Mercer Global Advisors adds $400 million in first deal since latest recapitalization
RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Mercer Global Advisors adds $400 million in first deal since latest recapitalization

The founder of Macon, Georgia-based Day & Ennis, a 35-year-old RIA, cited the need to scale as a driving force behind the deal.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra dings Hightower with $353,000 penalty over alt sales
RIAS JUL 05, 2023
Finra dings Hightower with $353,000 penalty over alt sales

Both GPB private placements and the LJM mutual fund were widely sold by brokerage firms prior to 2018.

By Bruce Kelly
Global wealth slips for first time in 15 years but set for rebound
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 05, 2023
Global wealth slips for first time in 15 years but set for rebound

Interest rates, inflation, poor equity performance, and geopolitical risk all impacted wealth — and asset manager profits — in 2022.

By Steve Randall