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SEC chairman proposes review of stock trading rules
EQUITIES JUN 09, 2021
SEC chairman proposes review of stock trading rules

Wall Street’s top regulator is calling for a broad-based review of the rules that underpin trading in the U.S. equities.

By Bloomberg
How charitable donations can replace the stretch IRA
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2021
How charitable donations can replace the stretch IRA

The stretch strategy, which allowed beneficiaries to spend down inherited traditional IRA assets over the rest of their lives, all but disappeared with the passage in 2019 of the SECURE Act.

By Emile Hallez
FSI vows to monitor Reg BI ‘regulation by enforcement’
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 09, 2021
FSI vows to monitor Reg BI ‘regulation by enforcement’

The Financial Services Institute is worried about how the agency might expand Reg BI's reach. The problem is tied to setting new disclosure standards through enforcement initiative, rather than doing so through rulemaking.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mandatory ESG disclosures are a political inevitability
ESG JUN 09, 2021
Mandatory ESG disclosures are a political inevitability

The SEC's flurry of activity has drawn concern not only from Capitol Hill Republicans but also the agency’s Republican commissioners, Elad Roisman and Hester Peirce.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why ETF track records are becoming an afterthought
EQUITIES JUN 09, 2021
Why ETF track records are becoming an afterthought

Shrugging off the once-coveted, three-year performance record, advisers are pouring billions of dollars in assets into funds with untested histories.

By Jeff Benjamin
New York state advances auto IRA bill
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2021
New York state advances auto IRA bill

Under the bill, businesses in the state that have been operating for at least two years and have at least 10 employees would be required to participate. The state passed legislation in 2018 to establish a voluntary IRA system for the private sector, but it has yet to implement that program.

By Emile Hallez
Pritzker takes minority stake in Steward Partners
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 09, 2021
Pritzker takes minority stake in Steward Partners

The merchant bank's $100 million investment will give Pritzker two seats on Steward's board.

By InvestmentNews
Interactive Brokers to offer crypto trading
ALTERNATIVES JUN 09, 2021
Interactive Brokers to offer crypto trading

The broker-dealer's chairman, Thomas Peterffy, says it plans to offer trading services 'by the end of the summer' in response to customer demand.

By Bloomberg
Mining specific business sectors for clients
OPINION JUN 09, 2021
Mining specific business sectors for clients

My experience has shown me that advisers who target a specific niche of clients receive more referrals, are able to provide better service and can charge higher fees.

By Scott Hanson
Duo managing $155M go indie with LPL
BROKER DEALERS JUN 09, 2021
Duo managing $155M go indie with LPL

Mike Fuller and Rob Barber in Arroyo Grande, California, are leaving Raymond James and affiliating with LPL through OSJ Perennial Financial Services.

By InvestmentNews
Critical lessons from Columbia University's 403(b) settlement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2021
Critical lessons from Columbia University's 403(b) settlement

The lack of training for retirement committees and plan professionals is appalling, especially in the retail DC market. Many people got their job when someone walked into their office and said, 'Good luck, you’re now in charge of running our retirement plan,' and then walked out.

By Fred Barstein
Younger insurance buyers regret Covid panic purchases
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 09, 2021
Younger insurance buyers regret Covid panic purchases

Many who rushed to purchase life insurance policies amid the pandemic are now cancelling their coverage, a survey shows.

By InvestmentNews
Captrust adds $873 million Georgia RIA
RIAS JUN 09, 2021
Captrust adds $873 million Georgia RIA

Atlanta-based Stewardship Financial Advisors will be rebranded as Captrust; deal also gives Captrust access to Stewardship's estate planning law firm, which remains a separate entity.

By Jeff Benjamin
3 Social Security do-over options
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2021
3 Social Security do-over options

Here are strategies that can be helpful for clients who have regrets over the timing of their Social Security claiming decision, whether they claimed early rather than holding out for a bigger check or waited longer than necessary.

By Mary Beth Franklin
401(k) provider adds brokerage-window-style access to crypto
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2021
401(k) provider adds brokerage-window-style access to crypto

The service gives 401(k) participants access to 50 different cryptocurrencies that they can buy, trade or sell, according to the 401(k) provider ForUsAll.

By Emile Hallez
Pershing Insite 2021 kicks off with practice management lessons
RIAS JUN 08, 2021
Pershing Insite 2021 kicks off with practice management lessons

After a brief introduction from Pershing chief executive James Crowley, the event relied on scholar, author and celebrated TED talker Adam Grant to break the ice by helping advisers become better business leaders.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pershing to offer managed accounts platform to all
RIAS JUN 08, 2021
Pershing to offer managed accounts platform to all

Firms can choose to outsource their managed accounts technology as well as their investment advisory solutions, or a combination of both, according to the firm.

By InvestmentNews
Ex-Cetera broker sentenced to 5 years in prison for fraud
BROKER DEALERS JUN 08, 2021
Ex-Cetera broker sentenced to 5 years in prison for fraud

The broker David A. Rockwell defrauded a bank when he applied for lines of credit in the names of two clients

By Bruce Kelly
Schwab-TD integration on track with more layoffs expected: Bernie Clark
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 08, 2021
Schwab-TD integration on track with more layoffs expected: Bernie Clark

Head of Schwab Advisor Services Bernie Clark gave progress updates, while unveiling the firm's annual Independent Advisor Survey Outlook. Results showed sweeping adviser optimism and lessons learned from 2020.

By Jeff Benjamin
It’s time to add emergency savings to work benefits
OPINION JUN 07, 2021
It’s time to add emergency savings to work benefits

Bipartisan emergency savings legislation would allow employees to withdraw up to $1,000 per year from their workplace retirement account without penalty.

By Eric Stevenson