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Asset managers’ approach to DC plan advisors needs a rethink
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2024
Asset managers’ approach to DC plan advisors needs a rethink

Retirement plan advisors who are ‘dabblers’ and ‘nonproducers’ need more than siloed coverage, Cerulli says.

By Leo Almazora
Advyzon strikes up another tech collaboration
FINTECH FEB 22, 2024
Advyzon strikes up another tech collaboration

The fintech is helping to simplify client account administration for advisors through a new platform integration with Apex.

By Leo Almazora
Commonwealth tech partnership focuses on advisor succession
FINTECH FEB 22, 2024
Commonwealth tech partnership focuses on advisor succession

The wealth management giant is rolling out a platform to connect buyers, sellers, and partners seeking M&A opportunities.

By Leo Almazora
Short sellers targeting B. Riley in smear campaign, sources say
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 22, 2024
Short sellers targeting B. Riley in smear campaign, sources say

Short sellers' claims against B Riley are 'often accompanied by outrageous personal harassment,' the company says.

By Bruce Kelly
Data shed light on how much 401(k)s pay advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2024
Data shed light on how much 401(k)s pay advisors

It's becoming less common to be paid through fund expenses, and compensation by large plans is going down, according to the 401k Averages Book.

By Emile Hallez
BlackRock hires Goldman exec to head OCIO unit
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2024
BlackRock hires Goldman exec to head OCIO unit

The outsourced chief investment officer industry’s business is expected to grow more than $10 billion annually over the next five years, according to Cerulli.

By Bloomberg
EY report highlights key wealth management trends
ALTERNATIVES FEB 22, 2024
EY report highlights key wealth management trends

Financial advisors should continue focusing on private markets, AI and personalization, according to the report.

By Gregg Greenberg
New role announced for Nitrogen co-founder and former CEO
FINTECH FEB 22, 2024
New role announced for Nitrogen co-founder and former CEO

Aaron Klein brings two decades of experience to wealthtech consultancy.

By Steve Randall
Financial crime compliance costs reach $61B for financial institutions  
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2024
Financial crime compliance costs reach $61B for financial institutions  

LexisNexis report reveals almost all firms in the US and Canada are affected.

By Steve Randall
One of Wall Street's highest-flying women is reportedly quitting
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 22, 2024
One of Wall Street's highest-flying women is reportedly quitting

Goldman Sachs executive had been tipped for CFO and other top roles.

By Bloomberg
SEC bars financial advisor indefinitely
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 21, 2024
SEC bars financial advisor indefinitely

Connecticut-based Andrew Komarow had been barred by Finra in June.

By Josh Welsh
A government site for all your 401(k) data?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2024
A government site for all your 401(k) data?

The Government Accountability Office wants Congress to mandate a national 401(k) dashboard.

By Emile Hallez
Former Triad broker's medical company loses Florida real estate judgment
ALTERNATIVES FEB 21, 2024
Former Triad broker's medical company loses Florida real estate judgment

"This is more bad news," says a plaintiff's attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
NAPA launches pioneering retirement income program for advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2024
NAPA launches pioneering retirement income program for advisors

First-of-its-kind course aims to help advisors articulate the value of retirement income solutions to complement 401(k) plans.

By Leo Almazora
US annuity sales hit a fresh record in 2023: Limra
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2024
US annuity sales hit a fresh record in 2023: Limra

Strong economic conditions combined with demand for protected investments drove a second record year for fixed annuity products.

By Leo Almazora
‘Legal’ insurance tax break blasted
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 21, 2024
‘Legal’ insurance tax break blasted

Senate Finance Committee targets private placement life insurance as a 'booming tax dodge' for the wealthy.

By Ryan Smith
Hub woos small businesses with pooled retirement plan option
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2024
Hub woos small businesses with pooled retirement plan option

The firm's pooled employer plan gives small business owners the chance to offer workers 401(k)s at lower costs.

By Leo Almazora
Nitrogen revamps enterprise fintech suite
FINTECH FEB 21, 2024
Nitrogen revamps enterprise fintech suite

The wealth technology provider unveils upgrades for advisors and firms, including a proprietary Won With Nitrogen asset growth metric.

By Leo Almazora
Regulatory change could bring 'thousands' of new ETFs
ETFS FEB 21, 2024
Regulatory change could bring 'thousands' of new ETFs

A number of other asset managers have asked the SEC to allow them to replicate the fund model, used exclusively by Vanguard for more than two decades, that lets an ETF be listed as a share class of a broader mutual fund.

By Bloomberg
LPL Financial welcomes another veteran advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 21, 2024
LPL Financial welcomes another veteran advisor

The advisor, based in North Carolina, oversaw roughly $130 million in assets at Osaic.

By Leo Almazora