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SEI launches multicustody capability for US wealth platform
FINTECH MAR 22, 2024
SEI launches multicustody capability for US wealth platform

The latest upgrade to platform gives an integrated view of clients’ financial picture, including held-away assets.

By Leo Almazora
House panel pushes repeal of DOL independent contractor rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 22, 2024
House panel pushes repeal of DOL independent contractor rule

Committee votes 21-13 to undo the contentious DOL regulation, paving the way for the measure to be considered by the full House.

By Leo Almazora
Investing in precious metals may not be so safe, regulators warn
ALTERNATIVES MAR 21, 2024
Investing in precious metals may not be so safe, regulators warn

Joint effort by CFTC, NASAA and Finra flags risks and potential fraud, including common falsehoods and scams aimed at IRA investors.

By Leo Almazora
Finra bars former ETrade employee
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
Finra bars former ETrade employee

The former rep refused to cooperate with an investigation alleging that he transferred funds from a client account without authorization

By Leo Almazora
Betterment adds mutual funds for custom portfolio builders
FINTECH MAR 21, 2024
Betterment adds mutual funds for custom portfolio builders

The wealth tech provider is revamping its RIA custody offering for advisors by adding thousands of mutual funds.

By Leo Almazora
All kinds of B-Ds, not just the giants, are making deals
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
All kinds of B-Ds, not just the giants, are making deals

'Those offers from smaller firms don’t always get as high as those from the bigger players, but they are pretty darn close,' says a recruiter.

By Bruce Kelly
Social Security backs off tough stance on recouping overpayments
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2024
Social Security backs off tough stance on recouping overpayments

Commissioner Martin O'Malley, in his early days on the job, said that practices will change next week.

By Emile Hallez
LPL expands in Louisiana with Osaic advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
LPL expands in Louisiana with Osaic advisor

The Lafayette-based advisor, who founded his firm in 1984, manages $150 million.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James signs $300M trio from UBS
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
Raymond James signs $300M trio from UBS

The firm is expanding its footprint in California as it scoops up another three advisors from UBS.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic adds $280M with father-daughter advisor duo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2024
Osaic adds $280M with father-daughter advisor duo

The firm is expanding its footprint in North Carolina and Maryland with a multigenerational advisory practice from Valic.

By Leo Almazora
Pensionmark announces strategic partnership to build new wealth management platform
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2024
Pensionmark announces strategic partnership to build new wealth management platform

The firm is working with Vestmark to help shape the industry's future.

By Steve Randall
Republicans propose raising retirement age
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2024
Republicans propose raising retirement age

The proposal sets the stage for an election-year fight with President Biden, who accused the GOP of going after entitlement programs during his State of the Union address.

By Bloomberg
Performance and returns ‘aren’t everything,’ UBS advisor says
WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2024
Performance and returns ‘aren’t everything,’ UBS advisor says

Hiring more women, improving accreditation and providing more mentorship for women will help the industry move forward.

By Josh Welsh
'Unretirement' may be viable well into the future,  study says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2024
'Unretirement' may be viable well into the future, study says

Older workers are at least as productive in younger ones in almost all industries. Financial services is an exception.

By Emile Hallez
RIA gold rush fever is over: Report
RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2024
RIA gold rush fever is over: Report

'What’s missing in most cases of deals is that firms aren’t integrating the RIAs they are buying,' Mark Tibergien says.

By Bruce Kelly
Citi taps former UBS exec to head family office unit
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2024
Citi taps former UBS exec to head family office unit

The firm is tapping the veteran business-builder and reshuffling key members of its wealth unit as it looks to bolster its UHNW division.

By Leo Almazora
Fed still looking at 3 rate cuts in 2024, but sees fewer next year
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2024
Fed still looking at 3 rate cuts in 2024, but sees fewer next year

Policymakers now see just three rate reductions in 2025, down from the four they forecast in December, following a recent uptick in inflation.

By Bloomberg
Goldman plans to expand model portfolio business
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2024
Goldman plans to expand model portfolio business

The firm is vying to be a top player in a an industry that's projected to grow to $11 trillion by 2028.

By Bloomberg
LPL expands Mississippi presence with family practice
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2024
LPL expands Mississippi presence with family practice

The veteran advisor and his two sons are joining the IBD after managing $250M at Wells Fargo.

By Leo Almazora
Citi pays Andy Sieg $11.3M for first 3 months as wealth head
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2024
Citi pays Andy Sieg $11.3M for first 3 months as wealth head

The size of award underscores Citi's desire to overhaul its struggling wealth division.

By Bloomberg