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10 advisers managing $2.85 billion join UBS from Merrill
RIAS SEP 27, 2022
10 advisers managing $2.85 billion join UBS from Merrill

The advisers, who work with high- and ultra-high-net-worth families and institutions, join the firm in Washington, D.C.

By InvestmentNews
OneDigital buys $1 billion New Jersey wealth management firm
RIAS SEP 27, 2022
OneDigital buys $1 billion New Jersey wealth management firm

KB Financial Partners and KB Financial Advisory Partners has 28 employees and three offices.

By InvestmentNews
The wrinkles with the SEC’s third-party assurance for emissions
ESG SEP 27, 2022
The wrinkles with the SEC’s third-party assurance for emissions

'Attestation' will lead to more reliable data for investors, but there are hurdles to overcome first.

By Emile Hallez
Less financially stressed employees tend to stick around
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2022
Less financially stressed employees tend to stick around

A report from Bank of America shows financial wellness tools can help companies reduce attrition and attract more qualified employees.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC files fraud suit against three connected to $100 million deli
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2022
SEC files fraud suit against three connected to $100 million deli

Federal prosecutors also accused James T. Patten, Peter L. Coker Sr. and Peter L. Coker Jr. of artificially inflating the price of two companies through manipulative trading.

By Bloomberg
Insurance benefits seen as useful tool for attracting, retaining employees
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2022
Insurance benefits seen as useful tool for attracting, retaining employees

Limra estimates 86 million employees could have access to new insurance benefits within 2 years.

By InvestmentNews
Despite a $5.2M YES arb loss, its biggest yet, UBS may keep fighting
ALTERNATIVES SEP 26, 2022
Despite a $5.2M YES arb loss, its biggest yet, UBS may keep fighting

It's been win some, lose some for UBS as it defends its complex options strategy, but lately investors seem to be prevailing more.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra investigates David Lerner’s son over sales of in-house funds
ALTERNATIVES SEP 26, 2022
Finra investigates David Lerner’s son over sales of in-house funds

Daniel Lerner, who's executive vice president of investor services at David Lerner Associates, faces potential disciplinary action over sales of energy funds.

By Bruce Kelly
Vanguard sends up the white flag on struggling factor-based strategy
EQUITIES SEP 26, 2022
Vanguard sends up the white flag on struggling factor-based strategy

The index fund giant is making history with its first-ever shuttering of a U.S.-listed ETF, but it's not elaborating on its plans for its five other factor-based funds.

By Jeff Benjamin
North Carolina team managing $380 million joins LPL from Truist
BROKER DEALERS SEP 26, 2022
North Carolina team managing $380 million joins LPL from Truist

Benjamin Link and Steve Sexton, who are forming Vero Wealth Management in Greensboro, are the 25th team to join LPL’s Linsco platform.

By InvestmentNews
Traders flocking to cash instead of moving capital into riskier assets
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 26, 2022
Traders flocking to cash instead of moving capital into riskier assets

Cash saw inflows of $30 billion in the week through Sept. 21 with the vast bulk now earning upwards of 2%, with pockets paying 3%, 4% or more.

By Bloomberg
A time for difficult conversations
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2022
A time for difficult conversations

It may be time for advisers to talk to clients about reducing spending and either continuing or returning to work.

By InvestmentNews
TAMPs race to build comprehensive wealth management platforms
FINTECH SEP 26, 2022
TAMPs race to build comprehensive wealth management platforms

After years of consolidation, the platforms that solve the puzzle could win future advisers and their assets. The ones that don’t may find themselves acquired.

By Ryan W. Neal
GOP agenda includes pressuring SEC, advancing tax legislation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 23, 2022
GOP agenda includes pressuring SEC, advancing tax legislation

The Republican party is favored to win the House in November's election. But even with control of that chamber, the legislative path for GOP bills is perilous.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges former CNBC guest analyst with $3 million fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 23, 2022
SEC charges former CNBC guest analyst with $3 million fraud

U.S. Attorney’s Office files a parallel criminal charge against James McDonald, who is believed to be in hiding.

By InvestmentNews
Market pullback, recession threat send more financial advisers to alternatives
RIAS SEP 23, 2022
Market pullback, recession threat send more financial advisers to alternatives

In an RIA Lab discussion of what investors should expect from alternative investments, panelists note that fees are high and liquidity is limited.

By Jeff Benjamin
How to help small-business-owner clients get started with their exit plan
OPINION SEP 22, 2022
How to help small-business-owner clients get started with their exit plan

Many owners of small firms don't plan their exit properly — or at all. Here are things advisers should keep in mind to help business-owner clients make plans.

By Michael Radford
New NASAA leader wants Reg BI to give investors ‘best bang for buck’
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 22, 2022
New NASAA leader wants Reg BI to give investors ‘best bang for buck’

Andrew Hartnett, who's deputy administrator for securities in Iowa's Insurance Division, has put assessing the broker conduct standard at the top of his priority list at NASAA.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
After Wealthfront, UBS dusts off plan to stress banking, tech and productivity
FINTECH SEP 22, 2022
After Wealthfront, UBS dusts off plan to stress banking, tech and productivity

It's back to an 'organic plan' for the bank's wealth management business in the United States, says Iqbal Khan, co-president of UBS Global Wealth Management.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James rolls out private wealth designation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2022
Raymond James rolls out private wealth designation

The program offers six months of training in how to attract and work with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By InvestmentNews