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Foundation Source makes acquisition to boost charitable giving solutions suite
FINTECH FEB 13, 2024
Foundation Source makes acquisition to boost charitable giving solutions suite

Technology firm says the deal will help it provide specialized support to advisors, donors, and non-profits.

By Steve Randall
Student loan debt negatively impacts 401(k) contributions, study reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2024
Student loan debt negatively impacts 401(k) contributions, study reveals

Employee financial wellness programs can help get retirement savings back on track.

By Steve Randall
Succession planning platform Capitaliz names North America president
FINTECH FEB 12, 2024
Succession planning platform Capitaliz names North America president

Jared Johnson joins the exit planning-focused fintech as business owners and financial advisers face a continuity crisis.

By Leo Almazora
Milliman headed to trial over its 401(k)
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
Milliman headed to trial over its 401(k)

The case revolves around three collective investment trusts in the plan that were subadvised by the firm.

By Emile Hallez
Alex David jumps to Raymond James from Stifel
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 12, 2024
Alex David jumps to Raymond James from Stifel

'This appears to be more of a reflection on Stifel,' one industry recruiter says.

By Bruce Kelly
FPA, CFP Board diverge on DOL investment advice proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
FPA, CFP Board diverge on DOL investment advice proposal

While the CFP Board supports the proposal, the FPA has expressed concerns about the DOL rule potentially raising compliance costs for members, increasing the cost of advice and reducing access to advice for some.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Orion broadens access to high-net-worth investment strategies
FINTECH FEB 12, 2024
Orion broadens access to high-net-worth investment strategies

The fintech provider is strengthening its commitment to fiduciary advisors with expansion to its portfolio solutions platform.

By Leo Almazora
Philanthropy fintech teams up with values-based wealth firm
FINTECH FEB 12, 2024
Philanthropy fintech teams up with values-based wealth firm

Partnership will allow faith-based advisors to offer clients custom DAF solutions and engage in comprehensive charitable giving.

By Leo Almazora
Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell

Poll of more than 1,200 workers highlights shifting savings habits, student debt woes, and overwhelming demand for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Citi, State Street enhance ETF automation for global growth
FINTECH FEB 12, 2024
Citi, State Street enhance ETF automation for global growth

Firms are bolstering their platforms ahead of faster settlements.

By Steve Randall
Tifin AMP answers asset managers’ data challenges with new AI platform
FINTECH FEB 11, 2024
Tifin AMP answers asset managers’ data challenges with new AI platform

Latest fintech solution brings together AI and data fabric capabilities to mine insights from multiple information sources.

By Leo Almazora
Voya unveils dual QDIA for retirement plan members
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2024
Voya unveils dual QDIA for retirement plan members

The offering automatically transitions employees approaching retirement age from a target-date fund to a managed account program.

By Leo Almazora
Bill chips away at SALT block but comes with drawbacks, advisors say
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 09, 2024
Bill chips away at SALT block but comes with drawbacks, advisors say

'I’d love to see the [full] SALT deduction come back but not if it means rates go up,' one advisor says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
After 2023 stock rally, new wave of 'great retirement' washes over US
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2024
After 2023 stock rally, new wave of 'great retirement' washes over US

The number of retirees outpaces a Federal Reserve economist's model by millions.

By Bloomberg
UBS bolsters upper-high-net-worth presence with $2B team
WIREHOUSES FEB 09, 2024
UBS bolsters upper-high-net-worth presence with $2B team

New Jersey-based boutique practice focused on affluent families leaves Merrill Lynch to join UBS.

By Leo Almazora
Americans boosted their 401(k) savings in 2023, BofA report reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2024
Americans boosted their 401(k) savings in 2023, BofA report reveals

There were fewer hardship withdrawals taken last year, too.

By Steve Randall
Goldman Sachs sued again by Hollywood business managers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 09, 2024
Goldman Sachs sued again by Hollywood business managers

Following a failed California lawsuit, M&A client is trying again in New York.

By Bloomberg
SEC approves rule requiring hedge fund strategy disclosures
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 09, 2024
SEC approves rule requiring hedge fund strategy disclosures

Funds will be required to share more information with regulators.

By Bloomberg
Last call: 5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms
FINTECH FEB 08, 2024
Last call: 5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms

InvestmentNews’ inaugural 5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms is closing Friday.

By InvestmentNews
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges

Limra research reveals concerns around retirement, disability, and unexpected emergencies among Black adults.

By Leo Almazora