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SEC fines J.P. Morgan, UBS, TradeStation total of $2.5 million for lax ID theft prevention
FINTECH JUL 27, 2022
SEC fines J.P. Morgan, UBS, TradeStation total of $2.5 million for lax ID theft prevention

Each of the firms failed to comply with the agency's rule on identify theft red flags.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Long-term care premium hike: Round three
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2022
Long-term care premium hike: Round three

As insurers push prices on LTC policies higher, individuals must weigh their policy options to maintain protection at an affordable price.

By Mary Beth Franklin
SEI launches practice management hub
FINTECH JUL 27, 2022
SEI launches practice management hub

The asset manager's new resource, Growth Lab, will provide tools to help independent financial advisers with growing their practices and lead generation.

By InvestmentNews
Empower to administer North Carolina DC plans through 2028
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2022
Empower to administer North Carolina DC plans through 2028

The five-year contract covers the state’s 401(k) and 457 supplemental plans for state employees.

By InvestmentNews
Only 35% of Americans seek financial adviser’s help
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2022
Only 35% of Americans seek financial adviser’s help

Nearly two-thirds admit needing more planning assistance, Northwestern Mutual survey finds.

By InvestmentNews
Will a target-date fund crash bury the boomers?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2022
Will a target-date fund crash bury the boomers?

A TDF specialist likens the current market environment to that in 2008, when TDFs fell more than 30%.

By Gregg Greenberg
5 wealth management trends to pay close attention to
OPINION JUL 26, 2022
5 wealth management trends to pay close attention to

If you’re hoping to capitalize on new opportunities and remain ahead of the curve, it’s crucial to stay on top of current industry trends.

By Kristian Borghesan
Riskalyze expands leadership team to push for larger clients
FINTECH JUL 26, 2022
Riskalyze expands leadership team to push for larger clients

The company named Josh Gray as its new chief technology officer, promoted former senior vice president of marketing Justin Boatman to chief product officer and hired Craig Clark as first chief marketing officer.

By Ryan W. Neal
UBS wealth group's legal costs spike in Q2
WIREHOUSES JUL 26, 2022
UBS wealth group's legal costs spike in Q2

The legal expenses linked to UBS' Yield Enhancement Strategy, which featured options, appear to be adding up.

By Bruce Kelly
Coinbase faces SEC probe on crypto listings
ALTERNATIVES JUL 26, 2022
Coinbase faces SEC probe on crypto listings

The firm is facing a probe into whether it improperly let Americans trade digital assets that should have been registered as securities.

By Bloomberg
Inflation already slicing into retirement saving, says Schwab 401(k) survey
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2022
Inflation already slicing into retirement saving, says Schwab 401(k) survey

The nationwide study shows 79% of workers are changing their saving and spending habits because of inflation.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisor Group launches employee wellness program
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2022
Advisor Group launches employee wellness program

As part of the program, confidential mental health support will be provided to employees of the company’s six independent broker-dealers.

By InvestmentNews
ETFs that worry Wall Street regulators rake in billions
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 25, 2022
ETFs that worry Wall Street regulators rake in billions

The products are a growing corner of the almost $6.4 trillion industry, defying words of caution issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission and others.

By Bloomberg
Alts groups oppose state regulators' REIT reform
ALTERNATIVES JUL 25, 2022
Alts groups oppose state regulators' REIT reform

The changes include raising the net-income and net-worth thresholds for purchases and imposing a portfolio concentration limit.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Worried about the growth of inflation? It may be time to buy the farm!
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2022
Worried about the growth of inflation? It may be time to buy the farm!

Investing in farmland has long been overlooked, primarily because most investors have little to no clue about how to access it.

By Gregg Greenberg
BPAS updates financial planning tool for participants
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2022
BPAS updates financial planning tool for participants

Roadways Mile Marker 2.0 adds real-time updates and projections to present a bigger picture of each participant's overall financial health.

By InvestmentNews
Pushing to bolster retirement readiness with SECURE 2.0
OPINION JUL 25, 2022
Pushing to bolster retirement readiness with SECURE 2.0

The legislation is a necessary step to ensure that more and more Americans can live comfortably once they stop working.

By Dale Brown
Carson Group snags another exec from LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 25, 2022
Carson Group snags another exec from LPL

Former LPL exec Burt White recruits Ryan Detrick for Carson Group's newly created role of chief market strategist.

By Jeff Benjamin
The message is compliance
FINTECH JUL 25, 2022
The message is compliance

The substantial fines hitting big banks for failing to meet messaging-retention requirements shows the need for direction from the top to ensure the use of monitoring systems.

By InvestmentNews
Overreach or on point? Gensler’s agenda debated
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 25, 2022
Overreach or on point? Gensler’s agenda debated

The SEC's rulemaking roster includes 27 in the proposal stage and 26 in the final stage — giving everyone plenty of favorites and targets.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.