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UBS joins Credit Suisse in focus on lowest ranks of wealthy
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 02, 2019
UBS joins Credit Suisse in focus on lowest ranks of wealthy

Clients in Switzerland with between $500,000 and $5 million in assets will fall under a new coverage model that uses more tech, fewer human interactions, according to a memo

By Bloomberg
Massachusetts advances fiduciary duty proposal; public hearing required prior to final rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2019
Massachusetts advances fiduciary duty proposal; public hearing required prior to final rule

Bay State, New Jersey regulations could set standard for other states

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL improves ClientWorks to chop five minutes from account opening process
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 02, 2019
LPL improves ClientWorks to chop five minutes from account opening process

New tool is the start of a series of technology enhancements aimed at saving advisers time.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC bars former Securities America rep over $1 billion Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2019
SEC bars former Securities America rep over $1 billion Ponzi scheme

Ronald J. Roach concocted financial statements to show revenue at solar energy company.

By InvestmentNews
Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program
OPINION DEC 02, 2019
Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program

Regulator's actions can serve as a model for the SEC and others on incorporating industry feedback to improve regulatory programs

By Dale Brown
Volatility futures may be subdued because of all the volatility ETPs
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 02, 2019
Volatility futures may be subdued because of all the volatility ETPs

Cboe Volatility Index futures have been quiet recently as U.S. stocks reached new highs.

By Bloomberg
Wall Street's top S&P 500 bull is less upbeat about 2020
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 02, 2019
Wall Street's top S&P 500 bull is less upbeat about 2020

Deutsche Bank's chief global strategist sees the benchmark ending 2020 at the same level he's predicting for the end of this year.

By Bloomberg
1,000 dead ETFs is cause for celebration
OPINION DEC 02, 2019
1,000 dead ETFs is cause for celebration

The high mortality rate shows the market is determining winners and losers based on merit.

By Eric Balchunas
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 01, 2019
The evolution of the family office

By InvestmentNews Create
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 01, 2019
Sheryl Garrett changed an industry when she set out to serve clients by the hour

By InvestmentNews
Treading a fine line with clients when politics comes up
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 30, 2019
Treading a fine line with clients when politics comes up

Advisers try to stay neutral and focus on portfolios, but it's not always possible in highly charged times.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC issues FAQs on investment advice rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 27, 2019
SEC issues FAQs on investment advice rule

The agency published answers to four questions about Form CRS.

By Greg Iacurci
Muni market's new way around Trump ban
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 27, 2019
Muni market's new way around Trump ban

States and cities are using maneuver to get around provision to 2017 tax-cut law.

By Bloomberg
Small caps may turn mighty, strategists say
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 27, 2019
Small caps may turn mighty, strategists say

Improving economic data and bullish technical signals could give a boost to shares.

By Bloomberg
GPB announces another delay in release of audited financials
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 27, 2019
GPB announces another delay in release of audited financials

As investigations and lawsuits mount, the company accused of operating a Ponzi scheme says its external auditors have suspended work and its internal audit committee was planning to resign.

By Jeff Benjamin
Robinhood withdraws its application to become a bank
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 27, 2019
Robinhood withdraws its application to become a bank

Startup was in regulators' cross-hairs after its failed launch of a checking and savings product late last year.

By Bloomberg
Broker-dealers, asset managers using social media to connect with advisers
OPINION NOV 27, 2019
Broker-dealers, asset managers using social media to connect with advisers

Hybrid Kalos Financial is working to boost its presence among advisers with videos and posts on LinkedIn.

By Ryan W. Neal
Watch out for the New Year IRA rollover tax trap
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 26, 2019
Watch out for the New Year IRA rollover tax trap

Sixty days before year-end is the rollover danger zone!

By Bloomberg
SEC charges Texas 'broker' with illegally selling Woodbridge securities
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 26, 2019
SEC charges Texas 'broker' with illegally selling Woodbridge securities

Unregistered Brett Pittsenbargar sold $18 million of fraudulent paper to at least 45 investors.

By InvestmentNews
Ameriprise hybrid managing $350 million moves to LPL
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 26, 2019
Ameriprise hybrid managing $350 million moves to LPL

Seven-adviser team at Canal View Financial Advisors is based in Pittsford, N.Y.

By Bloomberg