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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, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE 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
Bank customers are concerned about overregulation: ABA report
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 20, 2024
Bank customers are concerned about overregulation: ABA report

A banking industry survey reveals a high satisfaction with financial institutions.

By Steve Randall
BlackRock will lose management of $8.5B Texas fund assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2024
BlackRock will lose management of $8.5B Texas fund assets

The Texas State Board of Education delivered the blow Tuesday.

By Bloomberg
Why pre-retirees with a plan are better off in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2024
Why pre-retirees with a plan are better off in retirement

T. Rowe Price report reinforces benefits of formal financial planning on retirement wealth, confidence, and more for 401(k) participants.

By Leo Almazora
Flourish tightens ties with Focus under new tech partnership
FINTECH MAR 19, 2024
Flourish tightens ties with Focus under new tech partnership

Deal expanding access to tech solution comes as the independent wealth network eyes a new chapter of growth.

By Leo Almazora
Race, gender gaps in 401(k) use go beyond income, report finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2024
Race, gender gaps in 401(k) use go beyond income, report finds

Limits on early withdrawals from 401(k)s could help reduce disparities, researchers found.

By Emile Hallez
Raymond James taps Paul Reilly's successor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 19, 2024
Raymond James taps Paul Reilly's successor

Company announces only the fourth chief executive in its history.

By Bruce Kelly
B-D network Wentworth closes deal to go public
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 19, 2024
B-D network Wentworth closes deal to go public

Using the company's stock creates opportunities for financing deals, CEO says

By Bruce Kelly
Voyant sweetens its wealth tech suite with new tools
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2024
Voyant sweetens its wealth tech suite with new tools

The fintech provider has added features to support Social Security income planning, Roth conversions, and life insurance planning.

By Leo Almazora
JPMorgan joins the sports investing league
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 19, 2024
JPMorgan joins the sports investing league

Firm names co-leaders of new dedicated unit as valuations of sports teams soar.

By Bloomberg
Behavioral finance meets AI with launch of new fintech platform
FINTECH MAR 19, 2024
Behavioral finance meets AI with launch of new fintech platform

Partnership promises 'future of financial advice’ with digital assistant that helps to deepen advisors’ understanding of clients.

By Leo Almazora
Firms and advisors need an alt-friendly tech solution
OPINION MAR 19, 2024
Firms and advisors need an alt-friendly tech solution

As alternative investments grow in popularity, firms and advisors will need tech that enables them to provide better service to clients exposed to such assets.

By Akhil Lodha
Industry groups accuse SEC of trying to 'vastly expand its authority' over dealer rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 19, 2024
Industry groups accuse SEC of trying to 'vastly expand its authority' over dealer rule

Three associations say investors will lose out from expanded dealer definitions.

By Steve Randall
CalPERS has $34B bet on private equity, shifts from equities
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2024
CalPERS has $34B bet on private equity, shifts from equities

Largest US pension fund believes riskier assets will outperform.

By Bloomberg
UBS market cap smashes $100B threshold
WIREHOUSES MAR 19, 2024
UBS market cap smashes $100B threshold

It's been one year since the firm’s takeover of Credit Suisse.

By Bloomberg
Fintech iPipeline unveils annuity order tracker
FINTECH MAR 18, 2024
Fintech iPipeline unveils annuity order tracker

In a first for the industry, the platform offers advisors the ability to manage annuity purchases from multiple carriers in real time.

By Leo Almazora