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IAA advocates for advisors as portals to private investments for clients
ALTERNATIVES MAR 14, 2023
IAA advocates for advisors as portals to private investments for clients

The trade association is trying to insert language into capital formation legislation that would deem investors accredited if they work with a fiduciary advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Cetera's credit outlook gets boost from Moody's
BROKER DEALERS MAR 14, 2023
Cetera's credit outlook gets boost from Moody's

The rating agency cites the positive impact of the firm's deal to acquire the wealth management business of Securian Financial Group.

By Bruce Kelly
Rethinking retirement plan menus to reflect higher rates
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 14, 2023
Rethinking retirement plan menus to reflect higher rates

Amid persistent inflation, plan participants might benefit from being able to invest in real assets, says Schroders' Adam Farstrup.

By Gregg Greenberg
Charles Schwab's fortune takes $2.9 billion hit in wake of SVB collapse
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 14, 2023
Charles Schwab's fortune takes $2.9 billion hit in wake of SVB collapse

Founder of the eponymous discount brokerage has seen his wealth drop more this year than any other US billionaire.

By Bloomberg
A financial planning lifeline for those caring for people with disabilities
RIAS MAR 13, 2023
A financial planning lifeline for those caring for people with disabilities

Rivent Partners has carved a niche at the intersection of affluence and social programs.

By Jeff Benjamin
Marketing rule ‘represents balance’ in mandate to back up claims: SEC official
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 13, 2023
Marketing rule ‘represents balance’ in mandate to back up claims: SEC official

'It doesn’t require literally a bible or book of every single claim made in any ad ever to be retained forever,' Thoreau Bartmann, an SEC counsel, told an Investment Adviser Association conference in Washington.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC inquiry targets Edward Jones brokers' use of messaging apps
FINTECH MAR 13, 2023
SEC inquiry targets Edward Jones brokers' use of messaging apps

Keeping tabs on texts and messaging has been difficult for the industry, and fines have been mounting.

By Emile Hallez
First Republic Bank shares slammed in Silicon Valley Bank fallout
RIAS MAR 13, 2023
First Republic Bank shares slammed in Silicon Valley Bank fallout

The bank has been investing heavily in its wealth management group for more than a decade.

By Bruce Kelly
Bank failures spotlight cash management platforms
RIAS MAR 13, 2023
Bank failures spotlight cash management platforms

Financial advisors look for creative ways to keep client cash accounts from going over the $250,000 limit on FDIC coverage.

By Jeff Benjamin
Schwab seeks to reassure investors following SVB collapse
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 13, 2023
Schwab seeks to reassure investors following SVB collapse

The firm says it has sufficient liquidity to handle any volatility and that more than 80% of deposits are insured by the FDIC.

By Bloomberg
How advisors can avoid their own SVB collapse
OPINION MAR 13, 2023
How advisors can avoid their own SVB collapse

If you’re not paying close attention to ensure that your clients’ cash is safe, you’re ignoring your fiduciary duty.

By Scott Hanson
Edward Jones advisor managing $200 million joins LPL
BROKER DEALERS MAR 13, 2023
Edward Jones advisor managing $200 million joins LPL

Nick Lalonde is launching Third Act Wealth Management in Dallas.

By InvestmentNews
Buyers will line up for Silicon Valley Bank wealth management: Banker
RIAS MAR 13, 2023
Buyers will line up for Silicon Valley Bank wealth management: Banker

The unit has $17 billion in client assets, which includes high-net-worth clients the bank acquired with its 2021 purchase of Boston Private.

By Bruce Kelly
First Republic sells off as regional banks remain under pressure
EQUITIES MAR 13, 2023
First Republic sells off as regional banks remain under pressure

Shares of regional lenders started the week by selling off, with First Republic down 67%, after Friday's collapse of SVB Financial and Signature Bank's seizure by regulators over the weekend.

By Bloomberg
Fed introduces new backstop for banks
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 13, 2023
Fed introduces new backstop for banks

In a move to shore up confidence in the banking system, the Fed program will provide banks with one-year loans under easier terms than usual.

By Bloomberg
SVB to sell businesses including wealth unit, VC-focused lender
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 11, 2023
SVB to sell businesses including wealth unit, VC-focused lender

The FDIC aims to find buyers for the bank's units to enable it to return as much of clients' money as possible.

By Bloomberg
Transamerica partners with Cetera on pooled retirement plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 10, 2023
Transamerica partners with Cetera on pooled retirement plan

Cetera Advantage(k) GPS is designed for small and midsize businesses and available only through advisors affiliated with Cetera.

By InvestmentNews
Workplace digital tools: Prohibition alone won’t work
OPINION MAR 10, 2023
Workplace digital tools: Prohibition alone won’t work

The SEC doesn’t care whether advisors or staff are banned from using apps or tools. What’s important to them is that firms fulfill their capture and retention responsibilities.

By Kim Crawford Goodman
Anti-ESG's punching bag, BlackRock, keeps rolling with new ESG funds
ESG MAR 10, 2023
Anti-ESG's punching bag, BlackRock, keeps rolling with new ESG funds

The biggest sustainable fund manager in the country is preparing to launch several more products.

By Emile Hallez
Bipartisan lawmakers warn SEC to tread carefully on mutual fund proposal
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 10, 2023
Bipartisan lawmakers warn SEC to tread carefully on mutual fund proposal

GOP Rep. Ann Wagner and Democrat Brad Sherman, leaders of a committee with SEC jurisdiction, echo financial industry concerns that the plan will harm retirement savers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.