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Wells Fargo Advisors fires back in Georgia court dispute over arb decision
WIREHOUSES APR 08, 2022
Wells Fargo Advisors fires back in Georgia court dispute over arb decision

In its appeal, the firm argues that the judge was wrong and that the arbitration decision it had initially won against a client should stand.

By Bruce Kelly
Annuity sales in 2021 hit highest level since 2008
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Annuity sales in 2021 hit highest level since 2008

One of the best-performing products last year was registered index linked annuities, which are touted for use in volatile markets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why women make great financial advisers
OPINION APR 08, 2022
Why women make great financial advisers

Women's emotional and social competencies are essential for financial advisers, who often have to have tough conversations with clients and handle delicate situations.

By Kristine McManus
Capital Group, Morningstar offer personalized TDFs
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Capital Group, Morningstar offer personalized TDFs

Target Date Plus helps participants to determine a mix of target-date funds that is more suited to their particular needs.

By InvestmentNews
Hightower receives charter for trust company
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Hightower receives charter for trust company

Hightower National Trust Co. is part of the firm's effort to offer a range of family office services to its high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By InvestmentNews
SEC ruling reignites spot US bitcoin ETF approval debate
ALTERNATIVES APR 08, 2022
SEC ruling reignites spot US bitcoin ETF approval debate

The agency gave its blessing to the Teucrium Bitcoin Futures Fund application which was filed under the Securities Act of 1933.

By Bloomberg
UBS duo managing $210 million joins Janney
ADVISOR MOVES APR 07, 2022
UBS duo managing $210 million joins Janney

The Morris Jerkovich Group is based in Bedminster, New Jersey.

By InvestmentNews
Made a killing in crypto? Your tax bill is coming due
ALTERNATIVES APR 07, 2022
Made a killing in crypto? Your tax bill is coming due

Digital tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum are classified as property by the Internal Revenue Service and taxed like stocks and bonds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS wealth unit launches group focused on inclusive investing
ESG APR 07, 2022
UBS wealth unit launches group focused on inclusive investing

The new team will offer investments that focus on promoting equality, expanding opportunities and improving outcomes for underrepresented or marginalized groups.

By Bloomberg
Schroders maps out engagement priorities
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2022
Schroders maps out engagement priorities

The company says it is taking 'a further step forward in sustainability leadership.'

By Emile Hallez
Neuberger Berman joins Wall Street ETF rush with thematic funds
MUTUAL FUNDS APR 07, 2022
Neuberger Berman joins Wall Street ETF rush with thematic funds

The three new funds were created in response to clients who wanted access to the firm’s strategies via ETFs, says Neuberger CIO Hari Ramanan.

By Bloomberg
CI Financial will file to take US business public
RIAS APR 07, 2022
CI Financial will file to take US business public

The US IPO will give the Canadian financial conglomerate another method to pay for its purchases of registered investment advisers, says CEO Kurt MacAlpine.

By Jeff Benjamin
JPMorgan says be ready for 40% commodities rally in market shift
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 07, 2022
JPMorgan says be ready for 40% commodities rally in market shift

Commodities could head into record territory should investors boost their allocation to raw materials at a time of rising inflation.

By Bloomberg
Pelosi adviser among Biden's nominees for SEC commissioner slots
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2022
Pelosi adviser among Biden's nominees for SEC commissioner slots

President Joe Biden plans to nominate Jaime Lizarraga, a senior adviser to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Mark Uyeda, who has spent a chunk of his career at the SEC.

By Bloomberg
Fed officials weigh pruning balance sheet by $95 billion a month
FIXED INCOME APR 06, 2022
Fed officials weigh pruning balance sheet by $95 billion a month

Officials proposed shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet at a maximum monthly pace of $60 billion in Treasuries and $35 billion in mortgage-backed securities.

By Bloomberg
Partisan split dims outlook for retirement bill approved by House panel
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2022
Partisan split dims outlook for retirement bill approved by House panel

Many provisions in the House Education and Labor Committee bill have only Democratic backing, which reduces their chances of being part of a bigger retirement savings measure later this year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Private equity investors take stakes in CAIS, Mather Group
RIAS APR 06, 2022
Private equity investors take stakes in CAIS, Mather Group

The steady flow of PE money into wealth management illustrates the bullish outlook for the industry's fee-based revenue streams.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra bars ex-Cetera rep who used clients’ money for own family's investments
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2022
Finra bars ex-Cetera rep who used clients’ money for own family's investments

The broker, Marianne O'Shee Smith, a 34-year veteran of the securities industry, used $45,100 she had received from three customers, all senior citizens.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS team managing $360 million moves to LPL
ADVISOR MOVES APR 06, 2022
UBS team managing $360 million moves to LPL

Gary Edmonds, Andy Chang are joining the firm's Linsco employee-broker unit in Washington, DC.

By InvestmentNews
Hub acquires $1.3 billion plan consultant
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2022
Hub acquires $1.3 billion plan consultant

Stace Hilbrant, managing director of Wilmette, Illinois-based 401(k) Advisors, will join Hub.

By InvestmentNews