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How B. Riley went from underdog investment firm to embattled empire
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
How B. Riley went from underdog investment firm to embattled empire

The company's investment in a disgraced hedge fund has put Bryant Riley's multibillion dollar "labor of love" at risk of crashing down.

By Bloomberg
Cash sweep rates thrust into the spotlight
OPINION AUG 21, 2024
Cash sweep rates thrust into the spotlight

Are firms hiding the price tag, or are clients simply not paying enough attention? Either way, these accounts are now on everyone's radar.

By Editorial
EP Wealth names Megan Glover to inaugural C-suite role
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
EP Wealth names Megan Glover to inaugural C-suite role

The veteran with over 20 years of strategic HR experience is expected to energize the RIA’s growth efforts as its first-ever chief people officer.

By Leo Almazora
LPL signs two Osaic groups with $4B in combined assets
BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2024
LPL signs two Osaic groups with $4B in combined assets

The advisory teams formerly with Lincoln Financial's wealth unit are uniting into a planning supergroup of more than 30 advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera taps Todd Mackay as president of Cetera Solutions
BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2024
Cetera taps Todd Mackay as president of Cetera Solutions

The longtime Avantax president has been elevated to his new role as the broker-dealer giant looks ahead to its next growth phase.

By Leo Almazora
FTC's ban on noncompete agreements halted as judge rules against
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
FTC's ban on noncompete agreements halted as judge rules against

But they are not dead yet as commission says it may appeal the decision.

By Steve Randall
Firm that lost $6.6M client funds in cyber incidents settles charges with SEC
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Firm that lost $6.6M client funds in cyber incidents settles charges with SEC

Clients were reimbursed despite only partial recovery of the lost funds.

By Steve Randall
Warning of 'short squeeze' for crowded Bitcoin derivatives bet
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Warning of 'short squeeze' for crowded Bitcoin derivatives bet

Sharp rallies could be ahead, experts believe.

By Bloomberg
Former Goldman employee's stepbrother avoids jail for insider trading
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Former Goldman employee's stepbrother avoids jail for insider trading

His cooperation with prosecutors led to probation sentence.

By Bloomberg
Are investors souring on elite soccer assets?
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Are investors souring on elite soccer assets?

Investing in the UK's premier league isn't the game it once was.

By Bloomberg
IRS offers clarity around 401(k) matches to student loan payments
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 20, 2024
IRS offers clarity around 401(k) matches to student loan payments

New interim guidance addresses concerns around the retirement savings work perk set out in the SECURE 2.0 Act.

By Leo Almazora
Large IBDs more likely to feel cash sweep pain: Moody's
BROKER DEALERS AUG 20, 2024
Large IBDs more likely to feel cash sweep pain: Moody's

"Highly leveraged wealth managers face the greatest competitive risk from an increase in rates paid to clients," according to Moody's.

By Bruce Kelly
Gold shrinks from new record as investors look ahead to Jackson Hole
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
Gold shrinks from new record as investors look ahead to Jackson Hole

The haven asset "remains in record-setting mode" as numerous data reports lead up to Federal Reserve Chair Powell's anticipated address.

By Bloomberg
Trump nears all-clear to cash in on his social media empire
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
Trump nears all-clear to cash in on his social media empire

There's just a month to go before he can sell his stake of the volatile Trump Media stock ... but will he?

By Bloomberg
SEC fines Texas investment adviser $95k for “pay to play” rule breach
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 20, 2024
SEC fines Texas investment adviser $95k for “pay to play” rule breach

The firm reportedly violated a two-year “time out” that was triggered when an employee made a campaign contribution to a key government official.

By Leo Almazora
Rise Growth Partners strikes inaugural RIA partnership
RIAS AUG 20, 2024
Rise Growth Partners strikes inaugural RIA partnership

Joe Duran’s vision to support growth-minded RIAs is taking flight as it acquires a minority stake in a $10B wealth firm.

By Leo Almazora
SEC marketing rule is "challenging" to navigate, say advisors
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
SEC marketing rule is "challenging" to navigate, say advisors

Rule was designed to be more permissive but advisors remain cautious about touting returns and hypothetical performance.

By Josh Welsh
Gen AI takes priority for asset managers as ESG excitement cools
ALTERNATIVES AUG 20, 2024
Gen AI takes priority for asset managers as ESG excitement cools

Index Industry Association survey reveals growing adoption of AI tools, tempered ESG expectations, and evolving demands for index providers.

By Leo Almazora
Wisconsin $120M advisor joins established Ameriprise independent practice
ADVISOR MOVES AUG 20, 2024
Wisconsin $120M advisor joins established Ameriprise independent practice

Move from Raymond James follows consideration of several broker-dealers.

By Steve Randall
Cutting back is the new splashing out as American reach 'peak price rises'
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
Cutting back is the new splashing out as American reach 'peak price rises'

Thriftiness is impacting everything from grocery shopping to a cup of joe.

By Steve Randall