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SEC Chairman Clayton advised to drop bid for U.S. attorney
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2020
SEC Chairman Clayton advised to drop bid for U.S. attorney

The dispute between Attorney General Barr and Geoffrey Berman has cast a shadow over Clayton's nomination for the position

By Bloomberg
Opening defined-contribution plans to private equity is a mistake
OPINION JUN 21, 2020
Opening defined-contribution plans to private equity is a mistake

U.S. regulators dropped the ball in a recent letter clarifying that regulations do not prohibit the use of private equity funds in 401(k) plans

By InvestmentNews
Outlook for the economy remains cloudy
EQUITIES JUN 21, 2020
Outlook for the economy remains cloudy

Massive stimulus efforts may not be enough to overcome the challenges posed by high unemployment, damage to small businesses

By Jeff Benjamin
Panic selling gives way to fear of missing out
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 21, 2020
Panic selling gives way to fear of missing out

Experts debate the effects of the stimulus spending and Fed rescue efforts on the future of the economy

By Jeff Benjamin
Trump to nominate SEC Chairman Clayton as U.S. Attorney in New York
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 19, 2020
Trump to nominate SEC Chairman Clayton as U.S. Attorney in New York

Jay Clayton would replace Geoffrey Berman, who is exiting after 2½ years in the job

By Bloomberg
Borzi challenges SEC to use Reg BI to attack revenue sharing conflicts
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 19, 2020
Borzi challenges SEC to use Reg BI to attack revenue sharing conflicts

The architect of the DOL fiduciary rule remains skeptical of the SEC measure

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
J.D. Power survey: 401(k) savers lack help from plan providers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2020
J.D. Power survey: 401(k) savers lack help from plan providers

Only 15% of participants in the survey said they received messages through mobile apps at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis

By Emile Hallez
Benefits administrators plead guilty to $15 million embezzlement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2020
Benefits administrators plead guilty to $15 million embezzlement

The Texas couple made 90 unauthorized distributions from pension and retirement plans they ran

By InvestmentNews
SEC nominee Crenshaw brings deep knowledge of agency, Reg BI
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 19, 2020
SEC nominee Crenshaw brings deep knowledge of agency, Reg BI

The Democratic choice is likely to be paired with Republican Hester Peirce in the confirmation process

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New virus-themed ETF trades under ticker GERM
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 19, 2020
New virus-themed ETF trades under ticker GERM

The fund's biggest holding is Moderna, whose stock price has more than tripled this year on news about vaccine it's developing

By Bloomberg
LPL Financial updates service center with new tech tools
FINTECH JUN 18, 2020
LPL Financial updates service center with new tech tools

From live chat to interactive voice response, the broker-dealer is hoping to enhance the adviser user experience

By Nicole Casperson
U.S. Bank taps veteran wirehouse exec to head advisory unit
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 18, 2020
U.S. Bank taps veteran wirehouse exec to head advisory unit

Beth Lawlor was named president of the bank’s private wealth management business

By InvestmentNews
Finra board approves enforcement tech upgrade
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 18, 2020
Finra board approves enforcement tech upgrade

The panel also advanced a proposal to target exam cheating and pledged to increase the diversity of its membership

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
BlackRock rolls out six ESG ETFs
ESG JUN 18, 2020
BlackRock rolls out six ESG ETFs

The funds' debut follows BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's pledge in January to increase sustainable ETF offerings

By Bloomberg
UBS team managing $400 million creates RIA
RIAS JUN 18, 2020
UBS team managing $400 million creates RIA

Interchange Capital Partners in Pittsburgh, Pa., will use Pershing and Dynasty Financial Partners

By InvestmentNews
Annuity sales back on track by 2022: Report
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2020
Annuity sales back on track by 2022: Report

Economic conditions have made the products less attractive than they were last year, with one exception

By Emile Hallez
Wells Fargo sells $3 billion alternatives platform to iCapital
ALTERNATIVES JUN 18, 2020
Wells Fargo sells $3 billion alternatives platform to iCapital

Following an industry trend, the bank will leverage iCapital's technology to offer a white-label platform to clients

By Jeff Benjamin
After almost a decade of fighting, the SEC and Ray Lucia finally settle
RIAS JUN 18, 2020
After almost a decade of fighting, the SEC and Ray Lucia finally settle

The 'Buckets of Money' adviser can apply to work in the securities industry again

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo taps new head of wealth management group
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 18, 2020
Wells Fargo taps new head of wealth management group

Barry Sommers takes over for Jon Weiss, who was promoted earlier this year

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch team managing $525 million moves to Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS JUN 18, 2020
Merrill Lynch team managing $525 million moves to Raymond James

The seven-member group in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, joins the firm’s employee unit

By InvestmentNews