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Explaining the unexplainable: Why AI in finance must earn our trust
OPINION NOV 04, 2025
Explaining the unexplainable: Why AI in finance must earn our trust

From regulators to portfolio managers, risk teams, and customers, the whole financial ecosystem has a stake in ensuring AI models don't operate as unchecked black boxes.

By Cheryll-Ann Wilson
IPO, crypto ETF approvals go through SEC triage as shutdown drags on
EQUITIES NOV 04, 2025
IPO, crypto ETF approvals go through SEC triage as shutdown drags on

The Securities and Exchange Commission's work around easing alternatives in 401(k)s has also slowed down as staff furloughs bite at the agency.

By Leo Almazora
NFP names new national leaders for retirement and wealth practices
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2025
NFP names new national leaders for retirement and wealth practices

The top-level changes come in the wake of the Aon-owned firm's divestment of Wealthspire and other affiliated wealth businesses to PE firm Madison Dearborn Partners.

By Leo Almazora
First Brands sues founder for allegedly pilfering firm funds
FIXED INCOME NOV 04, 2025
First Brands sues founder for allegedly pilfering firm funds

The bankrupt automotive supplier says he took millions of dollars to fund a lavish lifestyle.

By Bloomberg
Waverly goes West with Pacific Portfolio acquisition
RIA NEWS NOV 04, 2025
Waverly goes West with Pacific Portfolio acquisition

Counting another deal in Massachusetts, the $26 billion RIA has just added more than $5 billion in assets, matching its full-2024 total.

By Leo Almazora
November celebrates 'Long-Term Care Awareness Month' by focusing on 'sandwich generation'
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2025
November celebrates 'Long-Term Care Awareness Month' by focusing on 'sandwich generation'

Advisors highlight 'Long-Term Care Awareness Month' by offering financial tips to adults simultaneously taking care of their parents and children.

By Gregg Greenberg
Just 6 in 10 feel secure about retirement, require smarter, tailored planning advice
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2025
Just 6 in 10 feel secure about retirement, require smarter, tailored planning advice

Rising financial anxiety adds to need for custom solutions, report urges.

By Steve Randall
State Street takes minority stake in leading global private market secondaries firm
ALTERNATIVES NOV 03, 2025
State Street takes minority stake in leading global private market secondaries firm

US firm is also reported to be in talks to buy a stake in an Indian mutual fund.

By Steve Randall
UBS sees $9B in advisors’ assets leave in Q3
WIREHOUSES NOV 03, 2025
UBS sees $9B in advisors’ assets leave in Q3

Meanwhile, the New York Post reports giant bank thinking of leaving Switzerland.

By Bruce Kelly
Janney taps Kathy Capuano to lead advisor recruiting and market growth
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 03, 2025
Janney taps Kathy Capuano to lead advisor recruiting and market growth

The IBD's latest hire will drive its inorganic growth strategy while building on its momentum in recruitment.

By Leo Almazora
Finra hits First Trust Portfolios with $10M fine for excessive gifts, entertainment
ETFS NOV 03, 2025
Finra hits First Trust Portfolios with $10M fine for excessive gifts, entertainment

The multimillion-dollar settlement follows findings that First Trust exceeded industry limits on non-cash perks and misled client firms about the extent of its spending.

By Leo Almazora
RIA Moves: HB Wealth plants stake in Charlotte with $15B JPMorgan team
RIA NEWS NOV 03, 2025
RIA Moves: HB Wealth plants stake in Charlotte with $15B JPMorgan team

Elsewhere, &Partners adds another Wells Fargo team in Texas, while MAI finalizes its acquisition of Evoke Advisors in LA.

By Leo Almazora
BofA CEO Brian Moynihan to face investors with the worst returns on Wall Street
WIREHOUSES NOV 03, 2025
BofA CEO Brian Moynihan to face investors with the worst returns on Wall Street

After five years of bringing up the rear among the six largest banks, Moynihan and his team are arguing it's set to catch up.

By Bloomberg
Osaic ConnectED 2025 conference coverage
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 03, 2025
Osaic ConnectED 2025 conference coverage

Find InvestmentNews' full coverage of Osaic's ConnectED 2025 conference here.

By Andy Burt
Grantd aims to make equity compensation central to wealth advice
FINTECH NOV 03, 2025
Grantd aims to make equity compensation central to wealth advice

Founder Brian McDonald wants to equip advisors to manage clients’ growing stock-based wealth, making equity compensation a core part of financial advice.

By Andrew Cohen
RIAs must rethink work design to harvest true AI value, warns Deloitte
FINTECH NOV 03, 2025
RIAs must rethink work design to harvest true AI value, warns Deloitte

New report urges rethink to drive ROI for firms, clients.

By Steve Randall
With sky-high multiples in RIA M&A, culture matters more than valuation
OPINION OCT 31, 2025
With sky-high multiples in RIA M&A, culture matters more than valuation

As cracks form around strategies based on financial engineering, the RIA industry's future sustainability will depend more on trust and enduring relationships.

By Craig Robson
Finny partners with $22B Integrated, adds industry leaders to advisory board
FINTECH OCT 31, 2025
Finny partners with $22B Integrated, adds industry leaders to advisory board

The fast-growing fintech startup is deepening its RIA presence as it taps top execs from Mission Wealth and Cerity to further scale its advisor outreach and engagement capabilities.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: &Partners draws $827M Wells Fargo practice
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 31, 2025
Advisor moves: &Partners draws $827M Wells Fargo practice

Plus, the Commonwealth advisor diaspora continues with more conversions to Cetera, Osaic, and Raymond James.

By Leo Almazora
AssetMark to acquire Efficient Advisors, adding $3B in RIA assets
RIA NEWS OCT 31, 2025
AssetMark to acquire Efficient Advisors, adding $3B in RIA assets

The deal marks AssetMark’s eighth acquisition since 2014 as the $158 billion firm continues to build scale in the RIA channel.

By Leo Almazora