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Wall Street hit with latest wave of fines in SEC WhatsApp probe
FINTECH SEP 29, 2023
Wall Street hit with latest wave of fines in SEC WhatsApp probe

Ten firms, including Baird and Interactive Brokers, agreed to pay penalties totaling $79 million for employees' use of unmonitored communications channels on the job.

By Bloomberg
Annuities are changing the game for advisors
RIA NEWS SEP 29, 2023
Annuities are changing the game for advisors

Experts discuss the advantages of annuities and a handy tool for advisors at a recent webinar.

By Josh Welsh
More than 1 in 10 Gen Xers nearing retirement still burdened by student debt
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2023
More than 1 in 10 Gen Xers nearing retirement still burdened by student debt

Research reveals how burden could be impacting savings targets.

By Steve Randall
Bitcoin ETF review delayed again by SEC
ALTERNATIVES SEP 29, 2023
Bitcoin ETF review delayed again by SEC

The regulator has paused decisions ahead of a government shutdown.

By Bloomberg
Trump loses appeal of financial fraud case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 28, 2023
Trump loses appeal of financial fraud case

The former president could be back in court as soon as this Monday, with Trump Tower at risk.

By Matthew Sellers
Gold IRA Ponzi paid for luxury cars, esports team, CFTC says
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2023
Gold IRA Ponzi paid for luxury cars, esports team, CFTC says

Regal Assets and its owners pilfered $21 million from clients, the CFTC and California DFPI allege.

By Emile Hallez
RBC recruits UBS team overseeing $1B in client assets
WIREHOUSES SEP 28, 2023
RBC recruits UBS team overseeing $1B in client assets

Leawood, Kansas-based Total Wealth Management has seven staffers.

By InvestmentNews
Broker who sold GWG bonds faces deluge of investor complaints
ALTERNATIVES SEP 28, 2023
Broker who sold GWG bonds faces deluge of investor complaints

'I intend to vigorously defend myself against these claims,' broker Tony Barouti states.

By Bruce Kelly
$116 billion saved in HSAs, Devenir finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2023
$116 billion saved in HSAs, Devenir finds

Asset and investment growth in health savings accounts was strong during the first half.

By Josh Welsh
Farther closes Series B funding round to gain $131M valuation
FINTECH SEP 28, 2023
Farther closes Series B funding round to gain $131M valuation

Wealthtech firm is also closing in on $1B AUM thanks to fast growth in 2023.

By Steve Randall
Workers fear they may not save the $1M they need for comfortable retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2023
Workers fear they may not save the $1M they need for comfortable retirement

Bankrate survey finds that most feel they are behind on their retirement savings.

By Steve Randall
SEC agrees on Wall Street WhatsApp settlement, says Reuters
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 28, 2023
SEC agrees on Wall Street WhatsApp settlement, says Reuters

Report says that the deals are now being considered by the firms involved.

By Bloomberg
House grills Gensler over shutdown, CAT and climate rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2023
House grills Gensler over shutdown, CAT and climate rule

Members of the House Financial Services Committee spent hours criticizing or praising the SEC's work under Chair Gensler.

By Emile Hallez
Wells Fargo buying Neiman Marcus space in NYC for $550M
WIREHOUSES SEP 27, 2023
Wells Fargo buying Neiman Marcus space in NYC for $550M

The firm plans to convert the roughly 400,000 square feet of space into offices.

By Bloomberg
Account fees, bonuses likely topics at Thursday's Cetera, Avantax confab
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 27, 2023
Account fees, bonuses likely topics at Thursday's Cetera, Avantax confab

A $60-per-account fee and retention bonuses are issues that are expected to come up in Cetera senior execs' meeting with Avantax advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAs seeing increase in client anxiety over retirement plans, survey shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2023
RIAs seeing increase in client anxiety over retirement plans, survey shows

Clients are increasingly worried about retirement prospects and the level of financial security they can achieve during their golden years.

By Gregg Greenberg
Finra asks SEC to extend remote inspections program
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2023
Finra asks SEC to extend remote inspections program

The rule allowing such inspections is due to expire at the end of this year, but Finra has asked to delay the expiration until June 30.

By Ryan W. Neal
Nebraska team managing more than $600M switches to LPL Financial
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 27, 2023
Nebraska team managing more than $600M switches to LPL Financial

Omaha-based Pat Ricketts and Mindy Helfrich were previously affiliated with Principal Securities

By InvestmentNews
Mastering technology to serve more clients
OPINION SEP 27, 2023
Mastering technology to serve more clients

With the advisor shortfall, firms will have to get more accomplished at leveraging tech.

By Scott Hanson
New Jersey chooses Vestwell to administer retirement savings program
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2023
New Jersey chooses Vestwell to administer retirement savings program

Its plan, which will be rolled out in 2024, is the seventh state auto-IRA to partner with the digital record keeper.

By Ryan W. Neal