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More Americans are tapping their retirement accounts in current hard times
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2023
More Americans are tapping their retirement accounts in current hard times

But Fidelity research also reveals encouraging long-term savings behaviors.

By Steve Randall
Citigroup lifer leaves head of wealth services role amid reorganization
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 21, 2023
Citigroup lifer leaves head of wealth services role amid reorganization

The Wall Street firm is working on an overhaul of its wealth business structure.

By Bloomberg
SEC says Kraken is running an unregistered crypto exchange
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 21, 2023
SEC says Kraken is running an unregistered crypto exchange

Regulator alleges that the firm used customer cash to pay expenses.

By Bloomberg
SEC orders brokerage, two reps to pay $1 million for Reg BI violations
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
SEC orders brokerage, two reps to pay $1 million for Reg BI violations

'The strategy involved frequent in-and-out trades that placed the broker’s interest in generating commissions and fees ahead of the customers’ interest in making a profit,' the SEC order states.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra performance advertising proposal helps it keep pace with SEC marketing rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 20, 2023
Finra performance advertising proposal helps it keep pace with SEC marketing rule

'There seems to be a little more detail in the Finra rule about the guardrails on the use of the projections,' a compliance lawyer says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Will employers pass the college planning test?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2023
Will employers pass the college planning test?

As federal student loan payments resume, parts of the SECURE 2.0 Act will soon make it easier to save for college or contribute to a 401(k).

By Emile Hallez
Citi initiates restructuring with significant job cuts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
Citi initiates restructuring with significant job cuts

Thousands could be affected as bank slashes positions.

By Matthew Sellers
Morgan Stanley taps Jed Finn to run wealth business
WIREHOUSES NOV 20, 2023
Morgan Stanley taps Jed Finn to run wealth business

Finn was previously an executive at McKinsey & Co., as were co-president Andy Saperstein and CEO James Gorman.

By Bloomberg
Independent advisory firm launches in Massachusetts with $650m in assets
RIA NEWS NOV 20, 2023
Independent advisory firm launches in Massachusetts with $650m in assets

Two advisors formerly affiliated with Morgan Stanley and UBS make the jump to new RIA.

By Matthew Sellers
Increasing costs hitting financial advice industry 
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
Increasing costs hitting financial advice industry 

Expenses are rising: LPL Financial said in October that its core general and administrative expenses were up 15% year-over-year.

By Bruce Kelly
Garrett again battles for DOL rule 
RIA NEWS NOV 20, 2023
Garrett again battles for DOL rule 

Sheryl Garrett, founder of the Garrett Planning Network, got a shout-out from President Obama in 2015 when he introduced a Department of Labor fiduciary rule. Now she’s joining the fight to support the Biden administration’s proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra in surprise proposal to allow predicted returns in marketing
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 20, 2023
Finra in surprise proposal to allow predicted returns in marketing

SEC reviewing submission to allow 'useful' projected performance.

By Matthew Sellers
Goldman Sachs Japan president in sudden departure
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 20, 2023
Goldman Sachs Japan president in sudden departure

Hank Paulson-appointed regional boss abruptly out.

By Matthew Sellers
Morgan Stanley International ex-chairman sues for over $15 million in unpaid fees
WIREHOUSES NOV 20, 2023
Morgan Stanley International ex-chairman sues for over $15 million in unpaid fees

Legal battle launched over retainer, success fees.

By Matthew Sellers
Wealthfront reaches $50B AUM milestone, 2023 revenue growth near 140%
FINTECH NOV 17, 2023
Wealthfront reaches $50B AUM milestone, 2023 revenue growth near 140%

Automation and a focus on delivering value to clients are secret to success.

By Steve Randall
Retirement plan contributions slipped in 2022, survey shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2023
Retirement plan contributions slipped in 2022, survey shows

Participation in plans remains strong, even if it's down from record-high levels seen in recent years, according to a Plan Sponsor Council of America survey.

By Gregg Greenberg
Big banks face larger burden from SVB collapse
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2023
Big banks face larger burden from SVB collapse

FDIC deposit insurance fund paid out around $16B.

By Bloomberg
Europe might be getting its own SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 17, 2023
Europe might be getting its own SEC

ECB president wants to give regional securities regulator similar powers to the US body.

By Bloomberg
RMD data, Schwab communications roil indie advisors post-TD
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 16, 2023
RMD data, Schwab communications roil indie advisors post-TD

Advisors who custodied at TD Ameritrade are adjusting to life under Schwab.

By Emile Hallez
TAMP is ‘a misused term’
FINTECH NOV 16, 2023
TAMP is ‘a misused term’

Adhesion Wealth’s Barrett Ayer highlights problems related to TAMPs – and a solution – in advance of RIA Labs webinar.

By Josh Welsh