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AI startups add some spice to US VC dealmaking
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 03, 2024
AI startups add some spice to US VC dealmaking

Global deals were also higher in the second quarter.

By Bloomberg
Even with a $4B fortune, there's room for a side hustle
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 03, 2024
Even with a $4B fortune, there's room for a side hustle

Former Lehman Bros. trader eyes AI potential with VC bets.

By Bloomberg
WisdomTree woos more advisors with portfolio solutions offering
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 02, 2024
WisdomTree woos more advisors with portfolio solutions offering

The firm is doubling down on its $3.5B model portfolios business with a fresh push to help enhance investment advisors’ practices.

By Leo Almazora
Broker who took client funds for 17 years is barred
BROKER DEALERS JUL 02, 2024
Broker who took client funds for 17 years is barred

"A broker admitting that he has been ripping off clients for 17 years is beyond troubling," said one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
BNY names new global head of investments and wealth
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2024
BNY names new global head of investments and wealth

The Nuveen alum with investment experience from TIAA, AIG, and Merrill Lynch is set to join as longtime leader lets go of the reins.

By Leo Almazora
Hints of jobs slowdown put Fed on the alert
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2024
Hints of jobs slowdown put Fed on the alert

Hints of impending weakness in the labor market add to the central bank's list of risks to manage.

By Bloomberg
California becomes 26th state to enshrine high school personal finance education
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2024
California becomes 26th state to enshrine high school personal finance education

Under landmark bill signed by Governor Newsom, passing a personal finance course will be a high school graduation requirement by 2031.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement Group gets another foothold in Texas
RIAS JUL 02, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group gets another foothold in Texas

The national independent’s growth continues in the Lone Star State with a $254M RIA led by an experienced advisor duo.

By Leo Almazora
SEC charges Silvergate Capital Corporation, former execs with misleading investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 02, 2024
SEC charges Silvergate Capital Corporation, former execs with misleading investors

The firm and two individuals have settled, but CFO will fight to clear his name.

By Steve Randall
Kovitz set to exceed $24B AUM as new combination is announced
RIAS JUL 02, 2024
Kovitz set to exceed $24B AUM as new combination is announced

Focus Financial firm is preparing for another major tie-up.

By Steve Randall
How much income does the average American believe means financial security?
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2024
How much income does the average American believe means financial security?

Spoiler alert: it's way more than most people make.

By Steve Randall
Wall Street weighs impact on bonds if Trump wins
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2024
Wall Street weighs impact on bonds if Trump wins

Strategists urge investors to hedge against inflation.

By Bloomberg
More American homeowners locked into mortgage rates above 5%
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2024
More American homeowners locked into mortgage rates above 5%

Older loans at lower rates are being replaced by costlier borrowing.

By Bloomberg
Take profits on five-year Treasuries now says JPMorgan
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2024
Take profits on five-year Treasuries now says JPMorgan

Selling pressures are elevated due to multiple risk events.

By Bloomberg
SEC updates annuity disclosure rules for RILAs, MVAs
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 01, 2024
SEC updates annuity disclosure rules for RILAs, MVAs

The amendments aimed at fostering a more tailored approach to disclosure for non-variable annuities sparked concerns for one dissenting commissioner.

By Leo Almazora
'Roaring Kitty' orchestrated GameStop pump and dump, class action alleges
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 01, 2024
'Roaring Kitty' orchestrated GameStop pump and dump, class action alleges

A federal lawsuit against the famed meme stock influencer alleges he purchased 120,000 options before re-emerging to post about the company in May.

By Bloomberg
RayJay amplifies Las Vegas presence with wirehouse superteam
ADVISOR MOVES JUL 01, 2024
RayJay amplifies Las Vegas presence with wirehouse superteam

The ensemble joins the broker-dealer giant’s employee advisor channel after managing more than $1B at Morgan Stanley.

By Leo Almazora
SEC boots California RIA linked to crypto, private funds
RIAS JUL 01, 2024
SEC boots California RIA linked to crypto, private funds

"Nobody knows what’s happening internally in these pooled funds at the retail level," said one plaintiff's attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
EP Wealth scoops $700M Texas practice
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 01, 2024
EP Wealth scoops $700M Texas practice

The fast-growing RIA boosts its assets in the state past $1B as it welcomes a 23-year planning and investment veteran as its new regional director.

By Leo Almazora
Errant ex-advisor who lost clients almost $2M hit with 10-year prohibition
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 01, 2024
Errant ex-advisor who lost clients almost $2M hit with 10-year prohibition

Former advisor reportedly put his clients in unsuitable private placements and misappropriated part of a senior client’s $675K investment, among other breaches.

By Leo Almazora