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GOP 'woke week' advances package of anti-ESG bills
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 20, 2024
GOP 'woke week' advances package of anti-ESG bills

House Republicans passed legislation this week that would potentially tamp down on sustainable investing options within retirement plans.

By Emile Hallez
Macquarie RIA subsidiary faces $80M penalty to settle SEC fraud allegations
FIXED INCOME SEP 19, 2024
Macquarie RIA subsidiary faces $80M penalty to settle SEC fraud allegations

Firm attempted to minimize losses in thousands of "odd lot" positions by executing unfavorable cross trades with retail mutual funds and third-party broker-dealers, according to the regulator.

By Leo Almazora
Back to school means back to basics with referrals
OPINION SEP 19, 2024
Back to school means back to basics with referrals

If you aren’t actively discussing referrals at every meeting, it’s time to make a change.

By Kristine McManus
Pontera deepens advice access in 401(k) plans with 401GO
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2024
Pontera deepens advice access in 401(k) plans with 401GO

The retirement-focused fintech firm's latest strategic partnership will help more plan participants get personalized guidance from their trusted advisors.

By Leo Almazora
BofA bags $2.7B powerhouse advisor from Citi
WIREHOUSES SEP 19, 2024
BofA bags $2.7B powerhouse advisor from Citi

Bank of America Private Bank is boosting its ultra-high-net-worth presence in Atlanta, Georgia and the broader Southeastern region with its latest addition.

By Leo Almazora
LPL welcomes $655M wealth team in Ohio
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 19, 2024
LPL welcomes $655M wealth team in Ohio

The brokerage giant is enlarging its network of affiliations yet again with the veteran-led practice coming in from Osaic.

By Leo Almazora
Welcome to the big leagues: The rise of private equity in professional sports
OPINION SEP 18, 2024
Welcome to the big leagues: The rise of private equity in professional sports

From sidelines to center court, a new playbook is here, and there are likely to be even more creative and complex deals to come.

Planning for success: Five considerations for selling your RIA
OPINION SEP 18, 2024
Planning for success: Five considerations for selling your RIA

Advisors looking to sell their registered investment advisor should expect a long journey of preparation – starting from the very day the business is formed.

New Chatbot ETF promises to invest like Buffett, Druckenmiller
EQUITIES SEP 18, 2024
New Chatbot ETF promises to invest like Buffett, Druckenmiller

Fintech startup unveils a bold AI-powered strategy that takes cues from the world's greatest investors.

By Bloomberg
ACA boosts compliance platform with e-comms upgrade
FINTECH SEP 18, 2024
ACA boosts compliance platform with e-comms upgrade

The latest enhancements to its archiving and search capabilities will help users as regulators stiffen their scrutiny around recordkeeping violations and off-channel communications.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones extends Florida footprint with ex-Merrill advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 18, 2024
Edward Jones extends Florida footprint with ex-Merrill advisor

The experienced financial advisor is breaking away in Jacksonville after managing $210M at the wirehouse.

By Leo Almazora
Research reveals middle-income household gap on long-term care insurance
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2024
Research reveals middle-income household gap on long-term care insurance

Survey of middle- and upper-income consumers reveals shortfalls around familiarity, cost concerns, and the role of financial planners.

By Leo Almazora
Convicted GPB executives want a get out of jail card
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 17, 2024
Convicted GPB executives want a get out of jail card

“It’s a bit ironic individuals can use the money taken from investors to pay for lawyers to keep them out of jail,” says one executive.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC orders firms to pay $3.4M in penalties over reporting failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 17, 2024
SEC orders firms to pay $3.4M in penalties over reporting failures

Nine out of the 11 firms charged by the federal regulator have agreed to pay civil penalties related to Form 13F and Form 13H violations.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors' hopes outweigh fears on AI adoption
FINTECH SEP 17, 2024
Advisors' hopes outweigh fears on AI adoption

Quarterly pulse survey uncovers sentiments around artificial intelligence, preferences on tech use, and the race for high-net-worth business.

By Leo Almazora
BetaNXT takes on the data challenge with Snowflake-powered platform
FINTECH SEP 17, 2024
BetaNXT takes on the data challenge with Snowflake-powered platform

The wealth tech provider is helping future-focused firms move forward on their digital journeys with a groundbreaking pilot program.

By Leo Almazora
Eight in 10 Americans worried over election's impact on their nest eggs
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2024
Eight in 10 Americans worried over election's impact on their nest eggs

Survey uncovers widespread concerns around inflation, Social Security, and tax increases' potential implications for retirement security.

By Leo Almazora
BofA looking to sync up investment banking and wealth businesses
WIREHOUSES SEP 17, 2024
BofA looking to sync up investment banking and wealth businesses

The firm has reportedly named two executives to align the two units in a bid to grow assets and land deal opportunities.

By Bloomberg
LPL plants a major stake in Arizona
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 17, 2024
LPL plants a major stake in Arizona

The broker-dealer giant's new 43,000-square foot home office in Tempe will serve as a base to support even more advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James welcomes $1B Utah advisory team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 17, 2024
Raymond James welcomes $1B Utah advisory team

The trio of professionals joining Raymond James Financial Services in the mountain state come with experience from LPL and Zion Bank.

By Leo Almazora