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SEC examines 16% of RIAs, and it's not likely to go higher
RIA NEWS MAR 04, 2022
SEC examines 16% of RIAs, and it's not likely to go higher

The size of the agency's examination staff hasn't increased meaningfully in recent years and it can't keep up with the growth in advisers, an official said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
‘Weakening Putin’s regime’: A week of financial activism against Russia
RIA NEWS MAR 04, 2022
‘Weakening Putin’s regime’: A week of financial activism against Russia

Divestments abound but questions remain over who can and would buy the holdings being rapidly offloaded.

By Christine Dawson
Fidelity tool aims to make benefits more inclusive
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2022
Fidelity tool aims to make benefits more inclusive

The company's benefits equity scorecard can help employers match the benefits they provide to employees' needs.

By InvestmentNews
Big names line up to fund forest carbon marketplace
RIA NEWS MAR 04, 2022
Big names line up to fund forest carbon marketplace

NCX works with small forest landowners, who delay cutting timber in exchange for money from corporations that in turn receive carbon credits.

By Emile Hallez
LPL kept spending big on recruiting in 2021
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 04, 2022
LPL kept spending big on recruiting in 2021

A rough calculation puts the independent broker-dealer's forgivable loans at $773 million at the end of last year, up 84% from $419 million a year earlier.

By Bruce Kelly
Land O'Lakes settles 401(k) suit for $1.8 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2022
Land O'Lakes settles 401(k) suit for $1.8 million

The lawsuit filed in 2020 questioned the plan's procedures for selecting prudent investments and alleged it failed to properly monitor record-keeping fees.

By InvestmentNews
Why many advisers need to rethink retirement income
OPINION MAR 03, 2022
Why many advisers need to rethink retirement income

Incorporating long-term planning to account for higher spending after age 80 can help clients retire with the quality of life they deserve while ensuring they don’t run out of money.

By Katherine Roy
Cambridge Investment Research RIA faces SEC charges of misconduct, conflicts
RIA NEWS MAR 03, 2022
Cambridge Investment Research RIA faces SEC charges of misconduct, conflicts

Cambridge says it is prepared to defend itself against the SEC's allegations.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC settles with City National Rochdale over conflicts of interest
RIA NEWS MAR 03, 2022
SEC settles with City National Rochdale over conflicts of interest

The bank's RIA unit will pay $30 million into an SEC fund to be distributed to harmed investors.

By InvestmentNews
Hub International acquires $8.3 billion RIA
RIA NEWS MAR 03, 2022
Hub International acquires $8.3 billion RIA

Louisville, Kentucky-based Taylor Advisors specializes in serving financial institutions.

By InvestmentNews
ESG most popular among young workers in public DC plans: Report
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2022
ESG most popular among young workers in public DC plans: Report

The funds are used less by older workers, but they allocate more of their assets to those funds, EBRI found.

By Emile Hallez
Arguments for raising Social Security’s full retirement age
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Arguments for raising Social Security’s full retirement age

Increased longevity makes it likely that future reforms will mandate a higher retirement age, according to a new report from the American Academy of Actuaries.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Retirement savings legislation continues to percolate on Capitol Hill
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Retirement savings legislation continues to percolate on Capitol Hill

Among the provisions of a draft bill are one that would improve fee disclosures in defined-contribution plans and another that would allow annuities as qualified investment default alternatives in plans.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New Citigroup unit to sell products through independent advisers to wealthy investors
RIA NEWS MAR 02, 2022
New Citigroup unit to sell products through independent advisers to wealthy investors

Citi Alliance will be providing core banking and lending solutions to independent advisers and broker-dealers.

By Bloomberg
Hub builds out digital platform with Insureon deal
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Hub builds out digital platform with Insureon deal

Chicago-based Hub will buy Insureon’s digital insurance agency and its brand, while Bold Penguin will take control of its technology platform.

By Sean Allocca
Advisor Group B-Ds face slew of GPB claims
ALTERNATIVES MAR 02, 2022
Advisor Group B-Ds face slew of GPB claims

Four Advisor Group broker-dealers recently reported facing 58 investor suits totaling $19.4 million related to the private placement investments.

By Bruce Kelly
Nationwide creates fee-based variable universal life policy
RIA NEWS MAR 02, 2022
Nationwide creates fee-based variable universal life policy

RIAs don’t need insurance license to manage funds within product.

By InvestmentNews
Transamerica acquires TAG Resources
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Transamerica acquires TAG Resources

Adding the retirement services company will help Transamerica expand its pooled retirement plan offerings.

By InvestmentNews
Bluespring Wealth acquires $850 million hybrid
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 02, 2022
Bluespring Wealth acquires $850 million hybrid

Dallas-based CD Wealth Management is joining the Kestra subsidiary to gain scale.

By InvestmentNews
DOL sues employee benefit plan fiduciaries for over $2.8 million
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 02, 2022
DOL sues employee benefit plan fiduciaries for over $2.8 million

The Labor Department charges a Chicago fund's fiduciaries and counsel with committing multiple ERISA violations.

By InvestmentNews