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Divided SEC proposes new requirements for investment adviser outsourcing
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 26, 2022
Divided SEC proposes new requirements for investment adviser outsourcing

Advisers would have to step up due diligence and monitoring of third-party providers, potentially including those who provide portfolio management and indexing.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How advisers should navigate this bear market
OPINION OCT 26, 2022
How advisers should navigate this bear market

Guiding jittery clients through rough financial patches is one of the most important things advisers do, but they need to keep themselves from being emotionally drained by the effort.

By Scott Hanson
Federal court orders company and its owner to repay 401(k) plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 26, 2022
Federal court orders company and its owner to repay 401(k) plan

The president and owner of an Illinois-based health care company failed to make necessary contributions to the retirement plan.

By InvestmentNews
Rising above minutiae can offer new view of opportunities
OPINION OCT 25, 2022
Rising above minutiae can offer new view of opportunities

When considering a move, it’s critical to strike the right balance between satisfying specific, objective criteria for immediate needs while taking a wider perspective of longer-term goals and shared values.

By Barbara Herman
Finra develops searchable rulebook to help brokerages navigate compliance
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 25, 2022
Finra develops searchable rulebook to help brokerages navigate compliance

How well the system works will depend on the quality of the taxonomy, a compliance expert said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS points to financial adviser hiring in reporting results
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 25, 2022
UBS points to financial adviser hiring in reporting results

The bank added that it had a 'strong quarter' in financial adviser recruitment in the Americas but gave no details in its earnings information.

By Bruce Kelly
Reimagine retirement by focusing on 'future self,' new book urges
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2022
Reimagine retirement by focusing on 'future self,' new book urges

Eric Weigel suggests figuring out what type of life you want to lead and then working backward to the steps you need to take to close the gap between where you are today and where you want to be in the future.

By Gregg Greenberg
Gensler says final rule on climate disclosure is not imminent
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 24, 2022
Gensler says final rule on climate disclosure is not imminent

In an appearance at SIFMA's annual conference, the SEC leader declined to provide a timeline for final regulations on his broad agenda.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers still behind on digital account opening, industry leaders say
FINTECH OCT 24, 2022
Advisers still behind on digital account opening, industry leaders say

After years of investing in middle-office technology and client-facing portals, many firms struggle to offer digital account opening on par with fintech startups.

By Ryan W. Neal
Majority of workers say they're behind on saving for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2022
Majority of workers say they're behind on saving for retirement

A new Bankrate.com survey shows more than a third say they're 'significantly behind,' while 20% feel 'slightly behind.'

By Gregg Greenberg
Cetera takes minority stake in $2.5 billion firm
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 24, 2022
Cetera takes minority stake in $2.5 billion firm

The firm is investing in a Boston-area-based firm that's been affiliated with Cetera since 2000; it suggests such investments could provide a new option for broker-dealers.

By InvestmentNews
Democrats urge JP Morgan, Wells Fargo to cease funding of anti-ESG group
RIA NEWS OCT 24, 2022
Democrats urge JP Morgan, Wells Fargo to cease funding of anti-ESG group

Federated Hermes has indicated that it will end membership of the State Financial Officers Foundation.

By Emile Hallez
Four states move to shut down investment scheme tied to metaverse casinos
ALTERNATIVES OCT 24, 2022
Four states move to shut down investment scheme tied to metaverse casinos

State regulators filed cease-and-desist orders against an organization based in the country of Georgia that was selling non-fungible tokens known as Slotie NFTs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS intrigue pits CEO against a rising star
FINTECH OCT 24, 2022
UBS intrigue pits CEO against a rising star

While CEO Ralph Hamers pursues his vision of harnessing automated tools and boosting the firm's standing in the US, wealth business head Iqbal Khan and his disciples are concerned about diluting UBS' private banking brand.

By Bloomberg
High stakes in midterm elections
RIA NEWS OCT 24, 2022
High stakes in midterm elections

There’s a lot more than control of the House and Senate on the ballot in November, especially for Gary Gensler and the SEC.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill team managing $564 million goes indie with Sanctuary Wealth
WIREHOUSES OCT 21, 2022
Merrill team managing $564 million goes indie with Sanctuary Wealth

Plano, Texas-based Valorous Advisors specializes in retirement plan consulting.

By InvestmentNews
IRS boosts 401(k) contribution limit by record amount amid inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 21, 2022
IRS boosts 401(k) contribution limit by record amount amid inflation

The limit on contributions to retirement savings account will rise by $2,000 to a maximum of $22,500 next year, reflecting the change in the consumer price index.

By Bloomberg
Finra smacks Raymond James with $1.15 million penalty over compliance shortcomings
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2022
Finra smacks Raymond James with $1.15 million penalty over compliance shortcomings

Raymond James Financial Services overlooked 'multiple red flags' related to the activities of two brokers, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
Riskalyze CEO teases new company name as fintech moves beyond risk assessment
FINTECH OCT 21, 2022
Riskalyze CEO teases new company name as fintech moves beyond risk assessment

Riskalyze has long since outgrown its roots as a digital risk questionnaire and will soon update its branding to reflect its growing role in financial adviser fintech.

By Ryan W. Neal
Inflation adjustment boosts IRS standard deduction, lifting take-home pay
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 21, 2022
Inflation adjustment boosts IRS standard deduction, lifting take-home pay

Decades-high inflation prompted an unusually big tweak for 2023, and as a result, employees can expect to see less tax withheld from paychecks as soon as January.

By Bloomberg