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Crypto space braces for double-edged sword of regulatory oversight in FTX's wake
ALTERNATIVES NOV 15, 2022
Crypto space braces for double-edged sword of regulatory oversight in FTX's wake

While some claim more regulatory clarity could have helped prevent an event like the FTX collapse, others argue new rules take time and might not be what investors are hoping for.

By Jeff Benjamin
American retirees seek greener pastures on Emerald Isle
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 15, 2022
American retirees seek greener pastures on Emerald Isle

Ireland combines a highly educated population with economic opportunity, which has resulted in the country being ranked as one of the best places to live in the world.

By Gregg Greenberg
S&P to pay $2.5 million to settle SEC conflict-of-interest charges
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 15, 2022
S&P to pay $2.5 million to settle SEC conflict-of-interest charges

The securities watchdog’s order asserted that the rating of a mortgage-backed security deal in 2017 was at issue.

By InvestmentNews
Merrill nabs $1 billion team from Citi
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 15, 2022
Merrill nabs $1 billion team from Citi

A team of four advisers in suburban New York is making the switch.

By InvestmentNews
Demand for alternative investments points to major portfolio reallocations
RIA NEWS NOV 15, 2022
Demand for alternative investments points to major portfolio reallocations

Changing regulations are combining with technology to potentially push $10 trillion into alt strategies by 2030.

By Jeff Benjamin
Bad tech costs advisers money and clients
FINTECH NOV 15, 2022
Bad tech costs advisers money and clients

Though 58% of the advisers and executives surveyed classified their technology as 'modern,' 65% reported losing business because of outdated software.

By Ryan W. Neal
10 best places to retire abroad
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 15, 2022
10 best places to retire abroad

For those considering moving to a foreign country when they retire to stretch their savings, here are the top locations.

By Devin McGinley
CFP Board seeks time limit on reinstating suspended mark
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 14, 2022
CFP Board seeks time limit on reinstating suspended mark

The organization is continuing to update its enforcement procedures to align with the revised code of conduct that went into force in 2020.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
GWG chiefs bolt in middle of bankruptcy
ALTERNATIVES NOV 14, 2022
GWG chiefs bolt in middle of bankruptcy

Over the past 12 months, the company's shares have fallen from a high of $10.55 to Monday's price of $1.03.

By Bruce Kelly
FTX collapse fails to derail investments into crypto funds
ALTERNATIVES NOV 14, 2022
FTX collapse fails to derail investments into crypto funds

Crypto bulls see the sell-off as a buying opportunity and distinguish the offshore platform from regulated funds and U.S.-based platforms.

By Jeff Benjamin
Adviser managing $350 million at Morgan Stanley joins Linsco
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 14, 2022
Adviser managing $350 million at Morgan Stanley joins Linsco

Tim Truebenbach will open an office for the LPL Financial unit in Tacoma, Washington.

By InvestmentNews
Hub acquires $1 billion Oklahoma firm
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2022
Hub acquires $1 billion Oklahoma firm

Chuck Fuller and Brian Carney, co-founders of Tulsa-based Bridgecreek, will join Hub Mid-America with their team.

By InvestmentNews
Retiree health care costs to rise despite Medicare premium decline
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2022
Retiree health care costs to rise despite Medicare premium decline

The one-year drop in premiums does not offset the overall inflation in health care costs.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Fintech Bytes: Crypto collapses, Envestnet eyes custody business, SEI adds UMAs
ALTERNATIVES NOV 11, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Crypto collapses, Envestnet eyes custody business, SEI adds UMAs

A roundup of the week's top fintech news, including crypto's collapse, Envestnet's custodian plans and SEI adding UMAs.

By Ryan W. Neal
3 ways advisers can get the most out of hybrid work
OPINION NOV 11, 2022
3 ways advisers can get the most out of hybrid work

Regardless of whether you connect with clients in person or virtually, the fundamentals of establishing relationships and building trust remain the same.

By Philip E. Caminiti
SEC exams director reticent about how agency will probe marketing rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 11, 2022
SEC exams director reticent about how agency will probe marketing rule

But a former SEC official told the audience at the ComplyConnect conference in Austin not to expect the agency to be lenient in initial exams.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars adviser already sentenced to 6 years in prison
ALTERNATIVES NOV 11, 2022
SEC bars adviser already sentenced to 6 years in prison

Martin A. Ruiz took $8 million of client money and spent the vast majority of the funds on personal expenses.

By Bruce Kelly
Digital RIA Savvy attracts $11 million in venture capital
FINTECH NOV 10, 2022
Digital RIA Savvy attracts $11 million in venture capital

Savvy isn’t a consumer-facing robo-adviser or a wealth fintech building tech for other RIAs; instead, it's a fairly classic RIA with proprietary technology built entirely in-house.

By Ryan W. Neal
Merrill Lynch to drop unpopular pay hurdle in 2023
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 10, 2022
Merrill Lynch to drop unpopular pay hurdle in 2023

Known as the '3% investment policy,' the rule acted as a modest — if nagging — monthly charge on the revenue advisers generated.

By Bruce Kelly
FiComm, FMG partner to train advisers in digital marketing
FINTECH NOV 10, 2022
FiComm, FMG partner to train advisers in digital marketing

The training will help advisers improve their marketing, as well as teaching them to develop video content and launch podcasts and events.

By InvestmentNews