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Financial advisers starting to view economic outlook as a glass half empty
RIA NEWS MAR 18, 2022
Financial advisers starting to view economic outlook as a glass half empty

The results from the most recent InvestmentNews survey shows sentiment is turning south.

By Jeff Benjamin
Robinhood settles with Vermont for $640,000 over outages
ALTERNATIVES MAR 18, 2022
Robinhood settles with Vermont for $640,000 over outages

The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation said at least 40 customers in the state complained.

By Bloomberg
Two years later, financial services firms still searching for balance on remote work
RIA NEWS MAR 18, 2022
Two years later, financial services firms still searching for balance on remote work

Some of the biggest brands in wealth management are trying to figure out what normal looks like, and how and whether it makes sense to bring employees back to the office.

By Jeff Benjamin
Robo adds fossil fuel-free 401(k) for small businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 18, 2022
Robo adds fossil fuel-free 401(k) for small businesses

Carbon Collective caters to employers that think 'slightly less bad is just not good enough.'

By Emile Hallez
SageView partners with Pontera to help advisers manage held-away accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2022
SageView partners with Pontera to help advisers manage held-away accounts

Pontera, formerly known as FeeX, allows advisers to work with client accounts that are held away from the firm, like 401(k)s.

By InvestmentNews
Robinhood readies feature that lets users lend out stocks
FINTECH MAR 17, 2022
Robinhood readies feature that lets users lend out stocks

The feature appeared in a beta version of its iPhone app. Code describing the service — dubbed Stock Loan Income Program, or SLIP — was discovered by developer Steve Moser.

By Bloomberg
Senate Banking Chair warns about private equity ownership of insurance companies
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2022
Senate Banking Chair warns about private equity ownership of insurance companies

Sen. Sherrod Brown says PE has a track record of 'undermining pension and retirement programs.' The American Investment Council praises PE stewardship of insurance firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC's Gensler takes aim at robo-adviser investing strategies
FINTECH MAR 17, 2022
SEC's Gensler takes aim at robo-adviser investing strategies

The Securities and Exchange Commission chairman raised questions about the effect that behavioral prompts — like encouraging clients to trade more often or using algorithms to steer them into high-risk, high-fee products — might have on investing outcomes.

By Sean Allocca
World Insurance Associates buys Pensionmark Financial Group
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2022
World Insurance Associates buys Pensionmark Financial Group

Pensionmark, an RIA and retirement consultant that supports more than $80 billion in assets, is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.

By InvestmentNews
SEC obtains judgment against Ohio adviser who defrauded investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 17, 2022
SEC obtains judgment against Ohio adviser who defrauded investors

Scott Allen Fries, a former Transamerica rep and adviser, took at least $458,000 from at least 10 individuals.

By InvestmentNews
Should private equity be in 401(k) plans?
OPINION MAR 17, 2022
Should private equity be in 401(k) plans?

The DOL has clarified its earlier advice on this topic, stressing the responsibility of fiduciaries whose plans offer private equity investments.

By Carol Buckmann
Finra board approves remote-inspection proposals, sends them to SEC
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 16, 2022
Finra board approves remote-inspection proposals, sends them to SEC

Finra didn't provide details about the rules, which will be made public when they're submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
JPMorgan to buy share-plan software company
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2022
JPMorgan to buy share-plan software company

Global Shares, which will be integrated into the bank's asset and wealth management arm, has almost $200 billion in assets under administration and roughly 600 corporate clients.

By Bloomberg
Want to buy a Banksy? This fintech has an answer
ALTERNATIVES MAR 16, 2022
Want to buy a Banksy? This fintech has an answer

The digital alternative investment provider Yieldstreet launched a new art equity fund with exposure to contemporary international artists like Banksy and Takashi Murakami.

By Sean Allocca
Wells Fargo Advisors sees another senior manager leave
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 16, 2022
Wells Fargo Advisors sees another senior manager leave

John Alexander is the second senior manager with two decades at the firm to leave Wells Fargo Advisors in recent months.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James adds Wells duo managing $350 million
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 16, 2022
Raymond James adds Wells duo managing $350 million

Houston-based advisers Brandon Glasscock and Mandy Haskell are joining the firm’s independent adviser channel.

By InvestmentNews
Inflation to boost future retiree health care costs
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2022
Inflation to boost future retiree health care costs

A new report shows that even a brief period of inflationary pressures will have long-term impact on expenses.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Suit against Vanguard focuses on big tax bills for target-date funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 15, 2022
Suit against Vanguard focuses on big tax bills for target-date funds

Vanguard was forced to sell as much as 15% of the assets in retail target-date funds, resulting in substantial capital gains taxes for investors who held the funds in taxable accounts, the lawsuit asserts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Edward Jones to spend $1 billion on tech in 2022
FINTECH MAR 15, 2022
Edward Jones to spend $1 billion on tech in 2022

The company is investing in its technology infrastructure — including digital initiatives and virtual tools — to improve the relationships between clients and their financial advisers. 

By Sean Allocca
Advisers must embrace fintech risks, opportunities to keep up with retailers
RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2022
Advisers must embrace fintech risks, opportunities to keep up with retailers

A new report from Celent shines light on the trend of traditional retailers like Walmart migrating into the wealth management space.

By Jeff Benjamin