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Hub names chief investment officer
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2021
Hub names chief investment officer

Brian Collins joins from Harbor Capital Advisors, a Chicago-based investment manager for Harbor Funds and pooled investment vehicles.

By InvestmentNews
Gensler says SEC will propose climate risk rules by year-end
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 28, 2021
Gensler says SEC will propose climate risk rules by year-end

The SEC chairman signals that the disclosures about the risks corporations face from climate change may appear in the mandatory filings public companies make to the agency.

By Bloomberg
Duo managing $740 million join LPL’s employee channel
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2021
Duo managing $740 million join LPL’s employee channel

Kyle Smith and Michael Sandlin are leaving Truist Investment Services in Raleigh, North Carolina.

By InvestmentNews
Coalition calls for retirement security task force
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2021
Coalition calls for retirement security task force

Key retirement industry groups urge President Biden to put in place a coordinated federal approach to the crisis.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Duo managing $239 million at Wells Fargo leave for Stifel
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2021
Duo managing $239 million at Wells Fargo leave for Stifel

Tim Devlin and Michael Jeremiah are joining the firm in Spokane, Washington.

By InvestmentNews
How one breakaway RIA brought over more assets than it expected
OPINION JUL 27, 2021
How one breakaway RIA brought over more assets than it expected

Not all of our old clients came with us. But the overwhelming majority came and — because of their enthusiasm for our move — some asked us to oversee even more of their assets, while others pointed brand-new business our way.

By Matthew Liebman
FBI, SEC warn public about fake brokers and advisers
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 27, 2021
FBI, SEC warn public about fake brokers and advisers

In an investor alert, the agencies point out four tactics that fraudsters use to trick investors, such as spoofed websites and fake profiles on social media platforms.

By InvestmentNews
Digital client acquisition fuels growth at top RIAs: Schwab
FINTECH JUL 27, 2021
Digital client acquisition fuels growth at top RIAs: Schwab

As a result of increased digital business development, 68% of all advisers met or exceeded their client growth goals.

By Nicole Casperson
PRO Act opponents target new bill that could curtail independent advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 27, 2021
PRO Act opponents target new bill that could curtail independent advisers

The bill, drafted by Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is aimed at reforming the unemployment compensation system, and could restrict use of the independent contractor classification. However, the proposed legislation lacks bipartisan support.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Annuity sales surge 39% in second quarter
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2021
Annuity sales surge 39% in second quarter

Variable annuity sales jump 55% to $32.8 billion in Q2, marking the highest quarterly sales in that category in nearly six years, according to the Secure Retirement Institute.

By InvestmentNews
Alternative investments platform iCapital lands $440 million in fresh funding
ALTERNATIVES JUL 27, 2021
Alternative investments platform iCapital lands $440 million in fresh funding

Assets serviced by iCapital have exploded to $80 billion across more than 780 funds to date, up from $46 billion in March 2020.

By Nicole Casperson
SEC fines 27 firms in first-ever Form CRS actions
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2021
SEC fines 27 firms in first-ever Form CRS actions

The agency charged 21 investment advisers and six brokerages with missing delivery or posting deadlines. The customer relationship summary outlines fees, services and potential conflicts of interest and is supposed to help clients understand business practices.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
House panel to vote on increasing family office oversight
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 26, 2021
House panel to vote on increasing family office oversight

The legislation, written by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., would require family offices with more than $750 million in AUM to register with SEC.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Aon, Willis cancel $30 billion deal amid DOJ impasse
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2021
Aon, Willis cancel $30 billion deal amid DOJ impasse

The insurance brokerage, which couldn't convince the U.S. that the combination wouldn't restrain competition, will pay a $1 billion termination fee to Willis Towers.

By Bloomberg
High-net-worth investors are itching to change advisers
OPINION JUL 26, 2021
High-net-worth investors are itching to change advisers

Twenty percent of high-net-worth clients say they're likely to switch their primary financial adviser this year, according to a Northwestern Mutual survey.

By Tim Gerend
Private equity firm invests in Concurrent Partners
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2021
Private equity firm invests in Concurrent Partners

Members of the partnership, which is affiliated with Raymond James, will be able to tap capital from Merchant Investment Management.

By InvestmentNews
Senate Democrats introduce bill providing 401(k), IRA match
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2021
Senate Democrats introduce bill providing 401(k), IRA match

The existing nonrefundable saver's credit would become a $1,000-a-year matching contribution from the government.

By InvestmentNews
By casting a wide net, Finra hinders diversity
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2021
By casting a wide net, Finra hinders diversity

Should something that happened when applicants were teenagers still be held against them?

By InvestmentNews
The fight to #freeBritney is a step toward reform
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2021
The fight to #freeBritney is a step toward reform

It’s not clear how many people may be suffering from the legal restraints that were supposed to protect them.

By InvestmentNews
Trade groups step up fight against bill they say threatens independent advisers
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 23, 2021
Trade groups step up fight against bill they say threatens independent advisers

Opponents contend the measure, known as the PRO Act, could negate independent-contractor agreements between advisers and financial firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.