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Cybersecurity rule would clarify what SEC expects of advisers
FINTECH JAN 27, 2022
Cybersecurity rule would clarify what SEC expects of advisers

A pending proposal likely would focus on strengthening advisory firms' disclosures and their preparedness for cyber risks.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Raymond James reels in $104 billion of net new client assets in 2021
BROKER DEALERS JAN 27, 2022
Raymond James reels in $104 billion of net new client assets in 2021

For the 12 months ending in December, the firm reported net new asset growth of 11%, matching the growth seen by rival Morgan Stanley.

By Bruce Kelly
Crypto collapse sheds new light on loyalty to digital assets
RIAS JAN 27, 2022
Crypto collapse sheds new light on loyalty to digital assets

Without saying 'I told you so,' advisers are reminding their clients that investing in crypto will be stomach churning.

By Jeff Benjamin
Ameriprise total assets hit record $1.4 trillion in Q4
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 27, 2022
Ameriprise total assets hit record $1.4 trillion in Q4

The growth in the company's wealth management division reflected new client acquisitions and deeper relationships with existing clients, as well as recruiting of experienced advisers.

By Sean Allocca
OneDigital acquires St. Louis-based RIA
RIAS JAN 27, 2022
OneDigital acquires St. Louis-based RIA

HM Capital Management adds $5.5 billion in assets under advisement.

By InvestmentNews
Annuity sales rose 16% last year
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 27, 2022
Annuity sales rose 16% last year

Data collected by the Secure Retirement Institute show gains in all annuity categories in 2021.

By InvestmentNews
Crypto firms Celsius Network, Gemini face SEC scrutiny
ALTERNATIVES JAN 27, 2022
Crypto firms Celsius Network, Gemini face SEC scrutiny

The SEC enforcement review focuses on whether the companies’ offerings should be registered as securities, people say.

By Bloomberg
Grantham has an even scarier prediction than his crash call
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 27, 2022
Grantham has an even scarier prediction than his crash call

Value manager says 'Goldilocks' era of past 25 years is ending, and the world needs to prepare for a future of inflation, slower growth and labor shortages.

By Bloomberg
Reassessing the 2022 Medicare premium hike
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2022
Reassessing the 2022 Medicare premium hike

Advocates are urging the feds to lower the record hike in the Part B monthly premium for 2022 now that the price of a new Alzheimer's drug has been halved and its use is under review.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Total number of CFPs, women certificants reach new heights
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 26, 2022
Total number of CFPs, women certificants reach new heights

The CFP Board also touts last year's growth in Black and Hispanic mark holders, who still represent a small fraction of the CFP population.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra approves Winklevoss crypto exchange Gemini
ALTERNATIVES JAN 26, 2022
Finra approves Winklevoss crypto exchange Gemini

Now that it has broker-dealer status, Gemini Galactic Markets can operate an alternative trading system that will facilitate the trading of digital asset securities.

By InvestmentNews
Powell backs March liftoff, won't rule out hike every meeting
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 26, 2022
Powell backs March liftoff, won't rule out hike every meeting

FOMC says “it will soon be appropriate to raise the target range for the federal funds rate.”

By Bloomberg
UBS buys Wealthfront for $1.4 billion in major push into US market
FINTECH JAN 26, 2022
UBS buys Wealthfront for $1.4 billion in major push into US market

The largest Swiss bank said the acquisition will accelerate its growth in America, broadening the firm’s reach to more mass-affluent investors.

By Sean Allocca
SEC officials urge firms to update compliance to cope with emerging technologies
FINTECH JAN 26, 2022
SEC officials urge firms to update compliance to cope with emerging technologies

The leaders of the agency's enforcement division talk about the message the SEC sent with a $125 million penalty for JPMorgan's failure to preserve text messages.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
$2 billion in GWG junk bonds sold by advisers are under pressure
ALTERNATIVES JAN 26, 2022
$2 billion in GWG junk bonds sold by advisers are under pressure

GWG Holdings Inc., an investor in life settlements, missed $13.6 million in payments this month to investors in its L Bonds.

By Bruce Kelly
More DC plan lawsuits and settlements, from several litigators
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2022
More DC plan lawsuits and settlements, from several litigators

Law firms Miller Shah and Capozzi Adler have been busy filing cases against retirement plan sponsors, and that's been paying off for them.

By Emile Hallez
Massachusetts says Fidelity rubber-stamped options applications
ALTERNATIVES JAN 26, 2022
Massachusetts says Fidelity rubber-stamped options applications

Regulator's complaint details examples of repeated applications – in some instances as many as 13 in one month.

By InvestmentNews
Sudden market volatility has advisers preaching calm to newer investors
RIAS JAN 26, 2022
Sudden market volatility has advisers preaching calm to newer investors

As the next generation of investors comes on board, advisers are repeating the age-old mantra about not panicking in response to market swings.

By Jeff Benjamin
EP Wealth Advisors acquires $118 million RIA
RIAS JAN 26, 2022
EP Wealth Advisors acquires $118 million RIA

Klein Financial Advisors, a Newport Beach, California-based RIA, has a strong emphasis on serving women.

By InvestmentNews
UBS buying Wealthfront for $1.4 billion in cash deal
FINTECH JAN 26, 2022
UBS buying Wealthfront for $1.4 billion in cash deal

The acquisition will add more than $27 billion in assets under management and over 470,000 clients in the U.S., the bank said.

By Bloomberg