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Finra rule would require stronger supervision of rogue brokers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2020
Finra rule would require stronger supervision of rogue brokers

The proposal allows hearing officers to impose additional supervision requirements for brokers involved in disciplinary matters

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Dividend cuts shouldn't worry investors
OPINION APR 08, 2020
Dividend cuts shouldn't worry investors

A look at how other recent downturns played out suggests the fears about dividends are overdone

By Nir Kaissar
In times of uncertainty, knowledge is king
OPINION APR 08, 2020
In times of uncertainty, knowledge is king

Having a strong grasp of macroeconomic policies, and their implications for the health of the economy, will better prepare advisers for the current crisis and those going forward

By Paul Cantor
BlackRock partners with Microsoft to bolster Aladdin platform
FINTECH APR 08, 2020
BlackRock partners with Microsoft to bolster Aladdin platform

The asset manager will use the software giant’s Azure cloud platform

By InvestmentNews
Cares Act student-loan relief has few takers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 07, 2020
Cares Act student-loan relief has few takers

Workers can receive as much as $5,250 for debt repayment, tax free, from employers

By Emile Hallez
Brokers try to figure out what ‘good faith efforts’ mean for Reg BI implementation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 07, 2020
Brokers try to figure out what ‘good faith efforts’ mean for Reg BI implementation

SEC has released risk alerts outlining examination expectations for Reg BI, Form CRS

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SoFi to purchase Galileo for $1.2 billion to expand banking tech
FINTECH APR 07, 2020
SoFi to purchase Galileo for $1.2 billion to expand banking tech

The acquisition will help the online lender build up its technology for brokerage and investment services

By Bloomberg
Why marketing really matters now
OPINION APR 07, 2020
Why marketing really matters now

The safest way to sustain your business in volatile times is aggressive promotion of the services your clients value most

By Eric Clarke
Pandemic prompts some to rethink Social Security claiming strategy
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2020
Pandemic prompts some to rethink Social Security claiming strategy

Concerns about shrinking portfolios, lost jobs may accelerate claims

By Mary Beth Franklin
Steadiness stands out in times of disruption
OPINION APR 06, 2020
Steadiness stands out in times of disruption

Although the pandemic's human toll and its toll on the markets are not yet clear, advisers must be prepared to address their clients’ concerns

By David Mehlhorn
Advice groups push for tax break for fees in next stimulus package
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2020
Advice groups push for tax break for fees in next stimulus package

Senate Finance Committee spokesperson says that it's ‘too early to know what the legislation might encompass’

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Tax group fights to stop California’s auto-IRA program
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2020
Tax group fights to stop California’s auto-IRA program

The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association recently lost its case against CalSavers, and has appealed the decision

By Emile Hallez
Jamie Dimon sees ‘bad recession’ and echoes of 2008 crisis ahead
WIREHOUSES APR 06, 2020
Jamie Dimon sees ‘bad recession’ and echoes of 2008 crisis ahead

The only current CEO who steered a major U.S. bank through the financial crisis said the firm's earnings will be “down meaningfully” this year

By Bloomberg
SEC reaches $35 million settlement with International Investment Group
RIA NEWS APR 06, 2020
SEC reaches $35 million settlement with International Investment Group

Former RIA agrees to pay disgorgement over alleged sales of fake loan assets

By InvestmentNews
Seniors face increased risk for financial exploitation associated with COVID-19
OPINION APR 06, 2020
Seniors face increased risk for financial exploitation associated with COVID-19

The efforts to limit personal interactions in response to the virus may exacerbate another scourge: Elder fraud

By Josh Jones and Taylor Anderson
Current crisis could damage retirement security in long run
OPINION APR 04, 2020
Current crisis could damage retirement security in long run

Markets and the economy seem to be conspiring to shrink nest eggs

By InvestmentNews
By The Numbers: COVID-19 and ESG
OPINION APR 04, 2020
By The Numbers: COVID-19 and ESG

By InvestmentNews
IBDs face hard times in 2020
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 03, 2020
IBDs face hard times in 2020

A decline in assets and cuts to interest rates spell a sharp hit to IBD revenue this year

By Bruce Kelly
Private equity owners of IBDs will be tested during the downturn
ALTERNATIVES APR 03, 2020
Private equity owners of IBDs will be tested during the downturn

How will they hold up as they deal with the fallout from COVID-19?

By Bruce Kelly
Cambridge lands $1.5 billion branch from Advisor Group
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 03, 2020
Cambridge lands $1.5 billion branch from Advisor Group

Cooper McManus Wealth Management has 50 advisers in its network nationwide

By Bruce Kelly