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Citigroup Global Markets fined $1.25 million for screening failures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 29, 2019
Citigroup Global Markets fined $1.25 million for screening failures

Finra says three individuals with criminal convictions worked for the firm due to inadequate background checks.

By InvestmentNews
SECURE Act could ruin your 401(k)
OPINION JUL 29, 2019
SECURE Act could ruin your 401(k)

Congress is considering tweaking the popular retirement plan to encourage annuities

By Ethan Schwartz
It's time to end 'rulemaking by enforcement'
OPINION JUL 29, 2019
It's time to end 'rulemaking by enforcement'

If rules don't define advisers' obligations, it's hard for firms and advisers to operate their businesses and providing guidance to clients

By Dale Brown
Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board
BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2019
Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board

Chris Flint says he can bring unique perspective of firms offering financial advice, products

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars former Fidelity broker for noncooperation with reimbursment investigation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2019
Finra bars former Fidelity broker for noncooperation with reimbursment investigation

Ernie Garcia was being investigated for altering receipts.

By InvestmentNews
Mom-and-pop investors tilt bearish despite all-time high stock prices
BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2019
Mom-and-pop investors tilt bearish despite all-time high stock prices

More people say they are pessimistic than optimistic on shares according to weekly survey.

By Bloomberg
Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift
RIAS JUL 26, 2019
Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift

Survey of InvestmentNews readers shows they see upside of diversity but have limited motivation to address it.

By Jeff Benjamin
GPB Capital accused of financial misconduct by business partner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2019
GPB Capital accused of financial misconduct by business partner

Auto dealership owner who sold a majority stake to the firm said it is running a Ponzi-like scheme.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA to buy $300 million fixed-income business
RIAS JUL 25, 2019
RIA to buy $300 million fixed-income business

L.A.-based Lido Advisors intends to manage First Western Financial's fund business.

By InvestmentNews
Raymond James, Ameriprise add advisers in Q2, as two wirehouses shed them
BROKER DEALERS JUL 25, 2019
Raymond James, Ameriprise add advisers in Q2, as two wirehouses shed them

Both firms on receiving end of steady drip of advisers leaving Wall Street.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement
RIAS JUL 25, 2019
Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement

Mohr Financial Group's unique succession plan relies on the dedication of the next generation of advisers to keep clients happy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Julia Wellborn named head of Wells Fargo private wealth management division
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 25, 2019
Julia Wellborn named head of Wells Fargo private wealth management division

The role includes leading the company's private bank and Abbott Downing.

By InvestmentNews
Vendors need to be held to a higher standard on privacy
FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Vendors need to be held to a higher standard on privacy

Advisory firms should perform due diligence on how all their providers safeguard clients' personal information, including custodians, software and back-office services.

By Sheryl Rowling
Charles Schwab inks deal to buy USAA brokerage business for $1.8 billion
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 25, 2019
Charles Schwab inks deal to buy USAA brokerage business for $1.8 billion

The discount broker and RIA custodian stands to pick up $90 billion in client assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Waters amendment to kill Reg BI faces new hurdle
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2019
Waters amendment to kill Reg BI faces new hurdle

The policy rider, which passed the House largely along party lines, was not included in a budget agreement that requires any changes be approved by both Republicans and Democrats.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey says his exit is unrelated to M&A
RIAS JUL 23, 2019
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey says his exit is unrelated to M&A

He brushes off a question about whether his departure has to do with a potential deal with ETrade.

By Bloomberg
Schwab Charitable pegs 33% rise in grants to market strength, tax changes
TAX JUL 23, 2019
Schwab Charitable pegs 33% rise in grants to market strength, tax changes

Group says 66% of contributions to donor-advised funds in fiscal 2019 were non-cash assets.

By Bloomberg
Budget agreement leaves SECURE Act by wayside
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 23, 2019
Budget agreement leaves SECURE Act by wayside

Senate vote on retirement-savings measure not likely this month, so supporters ready push for fall.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Low-cost gold ETFs introduce new fiduciary challenge
ALTERNATIVES JUL 23, 2019
Low-cost gold ETFs introduce new fiduciary challenge

The arrival of funds offering cheaper access to gold means advisers must weigh liquidity against cost.

By Jeff Benjamin
Former Wells Fargo rep suspended for trading dead client's account
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 23, 2019
Former Wells Fargo rep suspended for trading dead client's account

Michael Garris, who executed 26 unauthorized transactions, was also fined $5,000.

By InvestmentNews