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SEC fines investment advisors, broker-dealers $63M for record-keeping failures
ALTERNATIVES JAN 14, 2025
SEC fines investment advisors, broker-dealers $63M for record-keeping failures

12 firms agreed to pay the fines to settle charges.

Robinhood fined $45M for multiple violations of securities law
FINTECH JAN 14, 2025
Robinhood fined $45M for multiple violations of securities law

SEC says 10 separate provisions of the law were violated by two firms.

World Investments acquires $190M AUM firm from Osaic network
BROKER DEALERS JAN 14, 2025
World Investments acquires $190M AUM firm from Osaic network

It marks the California based advisory network's 11th deal in 15 months.

AI powers new tech for advisors to manage tax, research and more
FINTECH JAN 14, 2025
AI powers new tech for advisors to manage tax, research and more

FP Alpha and Morningstar provide fresh options to boost productivity.

Dollar drops on reports of gradual Trump tariff hikes
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 14, 2025
Dollar drops on reports of gradual Trump tariff hikes

Potentially avoiding sudden shocks boosts foreign currencies.

Cryptos bumpy amid softer Fed rate expectations
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 14, 2025
Cryptos bumpy amid softer Fed rate expectations

Bitcoin is flat so far in 2025, other cryptos are losing.

Exiting Biden administration approves one last round of student debt relief
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 13, 2025
Exiting Biden administration approves one last round of student debt relief

Official White House statement touts historic $183.6 billion achievement with a new wave of loan forgiveness for 85,000 borrowers.

401(k) ESG lawsuit order cites 'cartel-like behavior,' could prompt more litigation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 13, 2025
401(k) ESG lawsuit order cites 'cartel-like behavior,' could prompt more litigation

Plaintiffs successfully sued American Airlines over an asset manager's ESG considerations in the proxy-voting process, and that could get the plaintiffs' bar quite interested in filing similar claims against 401(k) sponsors.

Bridging the confidence gap: financial literacy vs. investor overconfidence
OPINION JAN 13, 2025
Bridging the confidence gap: financial literacy vs. investor overconfidence

Even clients with high investment knowledge can make risky portfolio decisions. Advisors can provide a much-needed reality check.

Finra tags South Florida BD with $105,000 in penalties linked to margin accounts.
BROKER DEALERS JAN 13, 2025
Finra tags South Florida BD with $105,000 in penalties linked to margin accounts.

Newbridge Securities failed to supervise advisors using margin in clients’ accounts, according to Finra.

Stephen Langlois stepping down as Kestra Financial bares transition plans
BROKER DEALERS JAN 13, 2025
Stephen Langlois stepping down as Kestra Financial bares transition plans

With plans to retire, the outgoing president of the Texas-based IBD giant will be replaced by the giant RIA's current head of wealth management this spring.

Financial advisors keeping close eye on rising 'fear index'
EQUITIES JAN 13, 2025
Financial advisors keeping close eye on rising 'fear index'

The VIX, or so called "fear index," is shifting higher with increased market volatility, causing wealth managers to ready themselves for anxious client calls.

BMO Capital Markets to pay $40M in SEC settlement
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 13, 2025
BMO Capital Markets to pay $40M in SEC settlement

Canadian bank's capital markets arm reportedly failed to detect representatives' misleading disclosures involving $3 billion of mortgage-backed "sliver bonds" sold over a multi-year period.

Veteran EM debt team departs Wamco for Jackson Financial's PPM
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 13, 2025
Veteran EM debt team departs Wamco for Jackson Financial's PPM

Move marks the largest single batch of exits as the Franklin Templeton subsidiary continues to navigate fallout from alleged breaches by star manager Ken Leech.

MAI Capital Management snaps up $662M Concentric
RIAS JAN 13, 2025
MAI Capital Management snaps up $662M Concentric

The serial RIA acquirer's latest partnership gives it another foothold in California's high-net-worth space within Bay Area.

Snowden Lane advisors, employees now own more of their firm
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 13, 2025
Snowden Lane advisors, employees now own more of their firm

The move follows a strong financial year for the New York based RIA.

BofA consumer investments business soars to more than $500B
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 13, 2025
BofA consumer investments business soars to more than $500B

The division has grown tenfold since its inception a decade ago.

Fresh bond yield gains concerning stock investors
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 13, 2025
Fresh bond yield gains concerning stock investors

Stabilization for fixed income not seen yet.

Goldman expects greenback to gain 5% in 2025
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 13, 2025
Goldman expects greenback to gain 5% in 2025

Tariffs, economic resilience to dive dollar growth.

Why Morgan Stanley's Wilson sees big divide in corporate earnings
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 13, 2025
Why Morgan Stanley's Wilson sees big divide in corporate earnings

Strategist says dollar strength will lead to outperformance by some sectors.