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JPMorgan claims numbers were inflated in alleged $175M 'scam'
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 27, 2025
JPMorgan claims numbers were inflated in alleged $175M 'scam'

Exec testifies in Javice fraud trial, defence says firm had 'buyers remorse'.

By Bloomberg
YouTube star MrBeast wants investors at $5B market cap
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 27, 2025
YouTube star MrBeast wants investors at $5B market cap

Wealthy people, financial firms among target investors for holding company.

By Bloomberg
Stop penalizing fossil fuels, says global bank's sustainability chief
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 27, 2025
Stop penalizing fossil fuels, says global bank's sustainability chief

HSBC executive says doing so could actually slow the energy transition.

By Bloomberg
Endowments' heavy hedge fund allocations 'grossly uneconomic,' study suggests
ALTERNATIVES FEB 26, 2025
Endowments' heavy hedge fund allocations 'grossly uneconomic,' study suggests

Research finds two-thirds of university endowments have assets in high-priced hedge fund and other alternative investments that have failed to outperform since 2008.

By Leo Almazora
Ameriprise wins one, loses another against LPL in latest recruiting skirmishes
BROKER DEALERS FEB 26, 2025
Ameriprise wins one, loses another against LPL in latest recruiting skirmishes

Ameriprise has targeted LPL in at least four complaints sinch January 2024, alleging its competitor had unfairly hired its financial advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
Prudential names new president of retail and advice business
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 26, 2025
Prudential names new president of retail and advice business

After leading the life insurance giant's brokerage business, the 25-year industry veteran will step up to oversee more than 2,800 financial advisors and fee-based planners.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advisors not chasing Chinese stock rally
RIAS FEB 26, 2025
Financial advisors not chasing Chinese stock rally

Chinese stocks are soaring despite President Trump's tariffs. Wealth managers, however, don't seem overly interested.

By Gregg Greenberg
Trump unveils plan to offer 'gold card' visas for $5 million to wealthy foreigners
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2025
Trump unveils plan to offer 'gold card' visas for $5 million to wealthy foreigners

The president's new scheme, set to launch in two weeks, would replace an existing program to let foreign affluent investors and their families gain permanent residence.

By Bloomberg
Why it may be time for advisors to shed their crypto skittishness
ALTERNATIVES FEB 26, 2025
Why it may be time for advisors to shed their crypto skittishness

As a change in SEC leadership and enforcement signals a more crypto-friendly climate, two voices see a constructive picture forming for digital asset adoption.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera completes acquisition of Protective Life subsidiary CFGS
BROKER DEALERS FEB 26, 2025
Cetera completes acquisition of Protective Life subsidiary CFGS

The deal adds roughly 350 financial professionals overseeing more than $12 billion in assets under administration and $4 billion in AUM to Cetera's network.

By Leo Almazora
Ellevest exits robo-advice business, transfers assets to Betterment
RIAS FEB 26, 2025
Ellevest exits robo-advice business, transfers assets to Betterment

The move marks a pivotal strategic shift for the women-focused investment advisory firm and top-growing RIA.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone raises $5.6B for latest energy transition fund
ALTERNATIVES FEB 26, 2025
Blackstone raises $5.6B for latest energy transition fund

The alternative asset giant is betting on governments to continue their embrace of cleaner energy even as Trump and global conflicts put oil and gas back in focus.

By Bloomberg
Merchant and Mesirow beef up tax planning capabilities
RIAS FEB 26, 2025
Merchant and Mesirow beef up tax planning capabilities

Merchant's latest partnership with an established CPA firm and Mesirow's new strategic hire, an alum of Corient, enhance advisors' abilities to support tax planning in their networks.

By Leo Almazora
New name enters national RIA space as $7.7B firm rebrands
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2025
New name enters national RIA space as $7.7B firm rebrands

It's the latest in a line of wealth management firms that have changed names.

By Steve Randall
Hurkman is the new human in charge of AI at Savvy Wealth
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2025
Hurkman is the new human in charge of AI at Savvy Wealth

Fintech expert becomes tech-driven advisory firm's first CTO.

By Steve Randall
Will Nvidia earnings be a catalyst for a renewed rally?
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2025
Will Nvidia earnings be a catalyst for a renewed rally?

Global stocks gain as investors nervously await report.

By Bloomberg
Traders pile into tariff-induced bond market bet
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2025
Traders pile into tariff-induced bond market bet

Expectation of possible economic slowdown is driving hedging behavior.

By Bloomberg
CFTC to base fines on cooperation of wrongdoers
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2025
CFTC to base fines on cooperation of wrongdoers

Self-reporting will be among the factors that would slash penalties.

By Bloomberg
Copper could be the next metal hit by tariffs
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 26, 2025
Copper could be the next metal hit by tariffs

Trump has ordered officials to examine the possibilities.

By Bloomberg
Design services for your next client
OPINION FEB 25, 2025
Design services for your next client

Advisors who think investment services and basic financial planning will let them thrive for another 10 years are in for a rude awakening.

By Scott Hanson