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ETF market continues searching for the perfect expense ratio
OPINION JUL 21, 2020
ETF market continues searching for the perfect expense ratio

When zero fees are not expensive enough

By Jeff Benjamin
NASAA study on aging advisers suggests firms consider requiring succession plans
RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2020
NASAA study on aging advisers suggests firms consider requiring succession plans

Regulators say older advisory workforce may have issues related to cognitive impairment

By InvestmentNews
SEC nominee Crenshaw vows to hold financial firms accountable for mitigating conflicts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 21, 2020
SEC nominee Crenshaw vows to hold financial firms accountable for mitigating conflicts

SEC member Peirce, up for re-nomination, says crypto regulation is high on her agenda

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Resources picks up $2B 401(k) consultant
RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2020
Resources picks up $2B 401(k) consultant

The deal brings the firm's retirement plan AUM to a reported $50 billion

By Emile Hallez
GPB Capital reports nearly $200 million drop in AUM
ALTERNATIVES JUL 21, 2020
GPB Capital reports nearly $200 million drop in AUM

The alternative asset manager parts ways with an auditor and its valuation company

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo hires BNY Mellon executive as CFO
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2020
Wells Fargo hires BNY Mellon executive as CFO

Mike Santomassimo will succeed John Shrewsberry as the bank prepares to cut costs

By Bloomberg
Five questions wirehouse advisers need to ask themselves
OPINION JUL 21, 2020
Five questions wirehouse advisers need to ask themselves

Firms make it easy to stay put for the entirety of an adviser’s career, yet many advisers are feeling uncomfortable with that notion — worrying that what got them 'here' may not get them 'there'

By Mindy Diamond
UBS may resume share buybacks
WIREHOUSES JUL 21, 2020
UBS may resume share buybacks

Second-quarter earnings show the bank's wealth management profit in Asia helped offset a 37% drop in profit year-on-year for the business in the Americas

By Bloomberg
UBS slapped with $10 million fine for SEC violations
FIXED INCOME JUL 20, 2020
UBS slapped with $10 million fine for SEC violations

The bank allegedly allocated bonds intended for retail customers to 'flippers' who resold them to broker-dealers for profit

By Nicole Casperson
SEC charges former Morgan Stanley rep with stealing $6 million from clients
WIREHOUSES JUL 20, 2020
SEC charges former Morgan Stanley rep with stealing $6 million from clients

Michael Barry Carter pleads guilty in a parallel criminal action in Maryland federal court

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former DOL officials say agency historically grants hearings on regulatory proposals
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2020
Former DOL officials say agency historically grants hearings on regulatory proposals

Sen. Patty Murray recently requested a session on DOL’s investment advice measure

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-Next Financial rep charged by Galvin with overselling REITs
ALTERNATIVES JUL 20, 2020
Ex-Next Financial rep charged by Galvin with overselling REITs

The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts takes another swipe at sales of high-priced products

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley to report on climate change impact of loans
WIREHOUSES JUL 20, 2020
Morgan Stanley to report on climate change impact of loans

The bank will also help develop a global accounting standard financial institutions can use to measure their impact on the climate

By Bloomberg
Biogen faces class action over 401(k) fees
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2020
Biogen faces class action over 401(k) fees

The company is among the latest targeted in a wave of ERISA litigation this year

By Emile Hallez
Meager savings led workers to tap retirement accounts, survey finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2020
Meager savings led workers to tap retirement accounts, survey finds

COVID-19 could have long-term consequences for Americans' retirement security, says the Secure Retirement Institute

By InvestmentNews
Accounting group offers free PPP loan forgiveness tool
FINTECH JUL 20, 2020
Accounting group offers free PPP loan forgiveness tool

Applicants who received funds can fill out forms on the AICPA site

By InvestmentNews
Hybrid managing $150 million at First Allied moves to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 20, 2020
Hybrid managing $150 million at First Allied moves to LPL

Staples Financial, based in Inver Heights, Minnesota, is led by the son of its founder

By InvestmentNews
The latest in financial adviser fintech – July 2020
FINTECH JUL 20, 2020
The latest in financial adviser fintech – July 2020

We look at the big news, announcements and underlying trends in the world of technology solutions for financial advisers and wealth management!

By Michael Kitces
Business continuity planning is top compliance concern for advisory firms
RIA NEWS JUL 17, 2020
Business continuity planning is top compliance concern for advisory firms

Issue eclipses cybersecurity for first time in six years in the Investment Adviser Association survey

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
One year since AssetMark's IPO: A look at the TAMP's growth
FINTECH JUL 17, 2020
One year since AssetMark's IPO: A look at the TAMP's growth

As the TAMP celebrates its IPO anniversary, CEO Charles Goldman reflects on challenges the company faced, the state of the market and future growth areas

By Nicole Casperson