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Social Security program needs reform now
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2022
Social Security program needs reform now

Congress continues to ignore the fact that Social Security's trust fund is expected to run out of money in 2035, which would result in a 20% cut in benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Grayscale suing SEC after its Bitcoin ETF is rejected
ALTERNATIVES JUN 30, 2022
Grayscale suing SEC after its Bitcoin ETF is rejected

The regulator found that the listing proposal didn’t do enough to prevent fraud and manipulation.

By Bloomberg
SEC orders UBS to pay $25 million over fraud involving YES options strategy
ALTERNATIVES JUN 29, 2022
SEC orders UBS to pay $25 million over fraud involving YES options strategy

The agency said UBS reps didn't understand the complex product or whether buying it was in a client's best interests.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Prime Pensions acquires Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2022
Prime Pensions acquires Northwest Retirement Plan Consultants

The acquisition diversifies Prime Pensions' client base and extends its geographic presence.

By InvestmentNews
A happenstance focus on wealthy widows
RIA NEWS JUN 29, 2022
A happenstance focus on wealthy widows

Spuds Powell defies popular thinking with the niche client base he's built, one that he says makes both him and his clients happy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Law firm hired by Finra bats down criticism of its selection of arbitrators
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 29, 2022
Law firm hired by Finra bats down criticism of its selection of arbitrators

The review by Lowenstein Sandler gives no credence to a Georgia judge's critique of Finra's process for selecting arbitration panelists.

By Bruce Kelly
Crypto tax cheats likely to get relief as US crackdown hits snag
ALTERNATIVES JUN 29, 2022
Crypto tax cheats likely to get relief as US crackdown hits snag

Firms are supposed to begin tracking data such as customers’ capital gains and losses starting in January.

By Bloomberg
Inflation rising but 401(k) mutual fund fees falling, says ICI report
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2022
Inflation rising but 401(k) mutual fund fees falling, says ICI report

The downward trend in the expense ratios that 401(k) plan participants incur for investing in mutual funds continued in 2021.

By Gregg Greenberg
Match retirement cash flow with clients' long-term goals
OPINION JUN 29, 2022
Match retirement cash flow with clients' long-term goals

Don't assume that clients intend to spend their principal in retirement.

By Sharon Carson
Advisers finding value in joining smaller firms
OPINION JUN 29, 2022
Advisers finding value in joining smaller firms

Smaller B-Ds and independent RIAs give advisers a platform for more strategic growth as well as a more attentive and supportive environment.

By Michael Nessim
Why finfluencers especially resonate with women and minorities
FINTECH JUN 28, 2022
Why finfluencers especially resonate with women and minorities

Style often trumps substance for personal finance commentators on social media platforms, though some are blending the best of digital and traditional advice

By Joanne Cleaver
Fitch sees 'benefits' in Advisor Group's latest deal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 28, 2022
Fitch sees 'benefits' in Advisor Group's latest deal

The acquisition of American Portfolios could bolster the network's revenue and profit margins over time, according to the rating agency.

By Bruce Kelly
Burr hopes to include 529-to-Roth bill in final retirement legislation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2022
Burr hopes to include 529-to-Roth bill in final retirement legislation

The provision was rejected as an amendment to the Senate Finance Committee's EARN Act, but it could reemerge in a final bill sent to the floor of the House and Senate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cetera Financial Group hacked via printing vendor
FINTECH JUN 28, 2022
Cetera Financial Group hacked via printing vendor

The 'external system breach' put the Social Security numbers of 2,188 of the firm's clients at risk, according to the Maine Attorney General's office.

By Bruce Kelly
5 ways to identify a good fit when picking a platform for your firm
OPINION JUN 28, 2022
5 ways to identify a good fit when picking a platform for your firm

There are important things to consider when selecting a platform that researching online or LinkedIn won't tell you.

By Craig Stuvland
Inflation causes shift in retirement priorities
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 27, 2022
Inflation causes shift in retirement priorities

Workers now see maintaining their current standard of living as their top financial priority in retirement, replacing more lavish plans, according to a new study.

By Gregg Greenberg
Finra allocates $30 million of fine money to educate self-directed online investors  
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 27, 2022
Finra allocates $30 million of fine money to educate self-directed online investors  

Part of the record penalty imposed last year on Robinhood will be used to help potential future customers protect themselves, according to Finra's annual report on fine monies.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Citigroup private banker gets $1.4 million in harassment claim
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2022
Citigroup private banker gets $1.4 million in harassment claim

A Finra arbitration panel rules in favor of Erin Daly, who filed a federal complaint against Citigroup alleging gender discrimination.

By Bruce Kelly
8 ways to inspire trust in prospects and clients
OPINION JUN 27, 2022
8 ways to inspire trust in prospects and clients

Relationships with clients are built on trust. Here are ways advisers can help accelerate the trust-building process.

By Robert Sofia
UBS nabs $500 million Merrill team
WIREHOUSES JUN 24, 2022
UBS nabs $500 million Merrill team

Mikail Qazi and Timothy Martin are joining UBS Private Wealth Management in Washington, D.C.

By InvestmentNews