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Charitable giving must support children’s mental health
OPINION AUG 03, 2021
Charitable giving must support children’s mental health

More financial support is needed to combat the gap in financial investment in children’s mental health and improve access to care.

By Joan Steinberg
Texas pension fraud case highlights cybersecurity risks
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2021
Texas pension fraud case highlights cybersecurity risks

A man was sentenced for helping steal nearly $1 million from participants in the Employees Retirement System of Texas, a development that occurs as the DOL is ramping up efforts to boost cybersecurity in retirement plans.

By Emile Hallez
Fintech readies factor-based risk model for advisers
FINTECH AUG 02, 2021
Fintech readies factor-based risk model for advisers

Fabric will offer access to MSCI's factor-based risk model that is designed to provide institutional risk management tools to advisers.

By Nicole Casperson
3 brokers in hot water over sketchy Covid-19 loan applications
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 02, 2021
3 brokers in hot water over sketchy Covid-19 loan applications

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. said at the start of the year it was looking into registered representatives who applied for coronavirus-relief loans for possible violations.

By Bruce Kelly
Square to buy Afterpay for $29 billion
FINTECH AUG 02, 2021
Square to buy Afterpay for $29 billion

The digital payments platform says the acquisition of the Australian buy now, pay later company will allow it to capitalize on the shift away from traditional credit, especially among younger consumers.

By Bloomberg
From reactive to proactive: Ramp up your diversity and inclusion efforts
OPINION AUG 02, 2021
From reactive to proactive: Ramp up your diversity and inclusion efforts

Given the looming shortage of advisers, the industry must improve its diversity and inclusion efforts so it can attract and retain employees from diverse groups.

By Ana Trujillo Limon
Trio managing $170 million switches to LPL from Kestra
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 02, 2021
Trio managing $170 million switches to LPL from Kestra

The Glen Allen, Virginia-based firm was founded in 2015 and operates as Capstone Financial Partners.

By InvestmentNews
SEC approves Finra rule to rein in rogue brokerages
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 30, 2021
SEC approves Finra rule to rein in rogue brokerages

The rule requires firms with a history of misconduct or that employ a high number of reps with disciplinary records to deposit cash into an account controlled by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bill mandating SEC test for accredited investors draws criticism
ALTERNATIVES JUL 30, 2021
Bill mandating SEC test for accredited investors draws criticism

Legislation by Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., would allow anyone who passes the agency's exam to purchase unregistered securities, but credentialing groups are concerned about the mechanism for becoming a sophisticated investor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Democrats press Labor Department for update on ESG rules
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2021
Democrats press Labor Department for update on ESG rules

In a letter to Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, Democrats asked for an update on the DOL’s rule proposals on ESG criteria. Last year, the Trump administration DOL finalized two rules that tamped down on use of so-called nonpecuniary factors in investment selection.

By Emile Hallez
LPL, Dynasty, Mercer are ramping up their tech C-suites
FINTECH JUL 30, 2021
LPL, Dynasty, Mercer are ramping up their tech C-suites

Recent hires at the advisory firms come at a time when the fastest-growing RIAs are embracing technology tools at higher rates than their peers.

By Nicole Casperson
LPL drives assets to $1.1 trillion in Q2
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 30, 2021
LPL drives assets to $1.1 trillion in Q2

The largest independent brokerage was firing on all fronts for the three months that ended in June, including recruiting advisers, bringing in net new assets and completing previously announced deals to purchase advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
Here's why TIAA can no longer play by its own rules
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 30, 2021
Here's why TIAA can no longer play by its own rules

Times have changed as the giant money manager for professors puts a $97 million penalty behind it.

By Bruce Kelly
House bill would simplify approval of registered index-linked annuities
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2021
House bill would simplify approval of registered index-linked annuities

A new SEC registration form tailored to the products would support innovation, the Insured Retirement Institute argues.

By InvestmentNews
House committee approves bill to increase family office oversight
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 30, 2021
House committee approves bill to increase family office oversight

Legislation written by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., would require some advisory firms that manage wealthy families' finances to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How firms can effectively communicate an ESG value proposition
OPINION JUL 30, 2021
How firms can effectively communicate an ESG value proposition

It's critical for wealth management firms to create authentic and compelling narratives around their sustainable investing offerings.

By Rick Smyers
SEC blocks Chinese IPO filings until risks are better disclosed
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 30, 2021
SEC blocks Chinese IPO filings until risks are better disclosed

Gensler says he's asked agency staff to seek additional disclosures from Chinese firms before signing off on their registration statements to sell shares.

By Bloomberg
AssetMark posts $84 billion in AUM under new CEO
FINTECH JUL 29, 2021
AssetMark posts $84 billion in AUM under new CEO

AssetMark reported a 33.8% increase in AUM following a recent pivot to offer products tailored to registered investment advisers.

By Nicole Casperson
Biden's nominee to head EBSA reflects aggressive rulemaking agenda
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2021
Biden's nominee to head EBSA reflects aggressive rulemaking agenda

Lisa Gomez's career is rooted in ERISA, and her keen understanding of the law would help the DOL as it seeks to implement new rules, lawyers said.

By Emile Hallez
Wells Fargo taps Tyers to head independent advisor group
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 29, 2021
Wells Fargo taps Tyers to head independent advisor group

The former AdvisorEngine exec will oversee FiNet, First Clearing and the wirehouse's RIA business.

By InvestmentNews