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Understanding WhatsApp supervision
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 19, 2023
Understanding WhatsApp supervision

What financial services firms need to know about the risks of scraping software versus the benefits of an API-based integration.

By Bill Simpson
Capturing more wallet share with cash
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 19, 2023
Capturing more wallet share with cash

Yields on cash offerings are higher in current market conditions, a trend that has attracted investors' attention.

By Max Lane
LPL furthers commitment to more inclusive financial services industry
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JUL 19, 2023
LPL furthers commitment to more inclusive financial services industry

The firm has given its support to the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the LGBTQ+ advisor business community.

By Steve Randall
Financial planning for a Hollywood strike
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2023
Financial planning for a Hollywood strike

Clients affected by the writers' and actors' strikes have different needs but could be out of work for some time.

By Emile Hallez
FPA rolls out welcome mat for alternative investments
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 18, 2023
FPA rolls out welcome mat for alternative investments

A partnership with the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association will help FPA members educate themselves and their clients about alternatives.

By Jeff Benjamin
Morgan Stanley reports $78M in severance to axed wealth management employees
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2023
Morgan Stanley reports $78M in severance to axed wealth management employees

It's not clear what type of employees were laid off, but one industry executive says big firms are rethinking the hiring of administrative assistants.

By Bruce Kelly
Gensler says AI holds promise, peril for financial advice
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 17, 2023
Gensler says AI holds promise, peril for financial advice

The SEC chair calls AI 'the most transformative technology of our time,' but emphasizes the agency's focus on fraud.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Clarence Thomas, Taylor Swift and that gift your client was nice enough to send
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2023
Clarence Thomas, Taylor Swift and that gift your client was nice enough to send

Finra's rules on gifts exist as a line in the sand between right and wrong, but advisors should know what is appropriate to give or receive.

By Gregg Greenberg
How to keep junior advisors from washing out before they get started
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 14, 2023
How to keep junior advisors from washing out before they get started

Wealth management firm explains how it bucked the trend with a 90% retention rate.

By Gregg Greenberg
What's keeping investment firm compliance officers awake at night?
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 14, 2023
What's keeping investment firm compliance officers awake at night?

The Investment Adviser Association reveals the results of its 2023 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey.

By Steve Randall
Credit Suisse bleeds bankers, UBS saves on payouts
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 14, 2023
Credit Suisse bleeds bankers, UBS saves on payouts

Rivals have poached dozens of senior Credit Suisse investment bankers in recent months, reducing the need for big redundancy packages for UBS.

By Matthew Sellers
Future of Thrivent Advisor Network in question after Armitage exit
YOUR PRACTICE RIAS JUL 13, 2023
Future of Thrivent Advisor Network in question after Armitage exit

Top exec says firm changed direction as platform posed too much competition for its legacy insurance side.

By Jeff Benjamin
Closing broker-dealer's financials 'were horrible'
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 13, 2023
Closing broker-dealer's financials 'were horrible'

Arizona-based Arque Capital Ltd. sold bonds issued by bankrupt GWG Holdings Inc.

By Bruce Kelly
Got less than $680,000 to invest? Morgan Stanley doesn’t want your business
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 13, 2023
Got less than $680,000 to invest? Morgan Stanley doesn’t want your business

The big wealth manager palms off 'low value' clients in Australia.

By Matthew Sellers
After years going solo, Edward Jones advisors now sharing offices
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2023
After years going solo, Edward Jones advisors now sharing offices

A year after the firm's decision to give advisors more flexibility, 700 Edward Jones financial advisors, or more than 3%, now work in combined offices.

By Bruce Kelly
JPMorgan Chase announces layoffs
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 12, 2023
JPMorgan Chase announces layoffs

Meanwhile, the firm chases Silicon Valley Bank business by hiring overseas.

By Matthew Sellers
Why people are reluctant to hire an advisor
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 12, 2023
Why people are reluctant to hire an advisor

Studies have shown that most people will benefit from an advisor's assistance, realizing a 4%-plus increase in their yearly return, even after fees.

By Scott Hanson
Considering an equity ownership structure? Here are 4 questions to consider
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION JUL 12, 2023
Considering an equity ownership structure? Here are 4 questions to consider

Offering employees an ownership stake can give you a valuable tool to attract and retain great people, and it often makes internal succession much easier.

By Kristine McManus
Merrill Lynch smacked with $12 million penalty for reporting violations
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2023
Merrill Lynch smacked with $12 million penalty for reporting violations

According to the SEC and Finra, for years Merrill botched the reporting threshold for potential suspicious transactions.

By Bruce Kelly
Amid volatility, tech that proves an advisor's value will thrive
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 11, 2023
Amid volatility, tech that proves an advisor's value will thrive

There's new pressure on advisors to clearly demonstrate the value they deliver to clients, and technology will play a key role.

By Ryan W. Neal