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DOL's rule would add a lot of fiduciaries into the mix
COMPLIANCE OCT 31, 2023
DOL's rule would add a lot of fiduciaries into the mix

But even those who already work in a fiduciary capacity will be affected, one lawyer says.

By Emile Hallez
Biden criticizes advisors who prioritize their pay over clients’ returns
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 31, 2023
Biden criticizes advisors who prioritize their pay over clients’ returns

'I just want you to know we're watching,' President Biden warns advisors who put their own interests above needs of clients.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
More advisors are making the move to RIA, independent models
RIAS OCT 31, 2023
More advisors are making the move to RIA, independent models

Cerulli projects the independent and hybrid RIA channels will control nearly one-third of intermediary asset market share by 2027.

By Josh Welsh
Broker, executive hit with $1M arbitration loss over GWG bonds
ALTERNATIVES OCT 31, 2023
Broker, executive hit with $1M arbitration loss over GWG bonds

'The financial advisor recommended he put the entire amount in GWG L bonds,' the claimant's attorney says.

By Bruce Kelly
Creative Planning adds Mesirow’s retirement plan advisory team
RIAS OCT 31, 2023
Creative Planning adds Mesirow’s retirement plan advisory team

The corporate retirement group at Mesirow serves more than 350 plans that have about $13 billion in assets under advisement and management.

By InvestmentNews
DOL takes aim at 'junk fees'
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 31, 2023
DOL takes aim at 'junk fees'

New proposal wants to rework definition of a fiduciary and 'close loopholes.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
State Street shakes up leadership as senior exec announces retirement
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2023
State Street shakes up leadership as senior exec announces retirement

Changes will have a particular impact on the firm’s investment services business.

By Steve Randall
Firm with $1.4B AUM marks milestone 70th deal for Captrust
ADVISOR MOVES OCT 31, 2023
Firm with $1.4B AUM marks milestone 70th deal for Captrust

Latest addition is also the seventh for the firm so far in 2023.

By Steve Randall
LPL welcomes $250M team from UBS in Austin, Texas
ADVISOR MOVES OCT 31, 2023
LPL welcomes $250M team from UBS in Austin, Texas

New indie wealth firm is named for a local landmark.

By Steve Randall
Central banks are buying up more gold than we thought
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2023
Central banks are buying up more gold than we thought

New data shows 800 tons were acquired in the first nine months of 2023.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo analyst questions Morgan Stanley's $20M bonuses
WIREHOUSES OCT 31, 2023
Wells Fargo analyst questions Morgan Stanley's $20M bonuses

Mike Mayo says the payouts to three senior leaders suggest governance risk.

By Bloomberg
Are white-knuckle traders a dying breed in macro funds?
EQUITIES OCT 31, 2023
Are white-knuckle traders a dying breed in macro funds?

By Bloomberg
KKR aims for $2.5B with second Asia real estate fund
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2023
KKR aims for $2.5B with second Asia real estate fund

New York PE firm sees strong opportunities in Japan, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

By Bloomberg
Avantax hit with shareholder suit alleging merger misinformation
BROKER DEALERS OCT 30, 2023
Avantax hit with shareholder suit alleging merger misinformation

The failure to make adequate disclosures is a violation of federal securities laws, according to the complaint.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisors not seeing a spending slowdown
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2023
Advisors not seeing a spending slowdown

'If anything, rising interest rates have dramatically increased the income [retirees] are able to generate from their cash and fixed-income investments, which has improved their cash flow,' an advisor says.

By Gregg Greenberg
Former UBS leader becomes new CEO at Advisor Credit Exchange
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2023
Former UBS leader becomes new CEO at Advisor Credit Exchange

Co-founder Peter Stanton remains with the firm as strategic advisor.

By Steve Randall
Schroders Capital launches $30B private debt and credit business
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2023
Schroders Capital launches $30B private debt and credit business

Led by US co-heads, the unit aims to meet investor demand for diverse assets.

By Steve Randall
Fed expected to pause again, key global data ahead
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2023
Fed expected to pause again, key global data ahead

The central bank's FOMC committee is meeting from Tuesday.

By Bloomberg
Jamie Dimon to sell $141M JPMorgan shares
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2023
Jamie Dimon to sell $141M JPMorgan shares

The disposal is for diversification and tax-planning purposes.

By Bloomberg
It’s time to short European bank stocks, say Wall Street strategists
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2023
It’s time to short European bank stocks, say Wall Street strategists

The sector has been performing well but this could be about to change.

By Bloomberg