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Russia’s ESG rating from MSCI goes to lowest level
RIA NEWS MAR 09, 2022
Russia’s ESG rating from MSCI goes to lowest level

Russia’s rating now stands at CCC, the lowest possible, down from its prior assessment of B.

By Emile Hallez
Avoiding the post-transition blues
OPINION MAR 09, 2022
Avoiding the post-transition blues

8 tips to help advisers enjoy a less stressful experience during and after a move.

By Barbara Herman
Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards
RIA NEWS MAR 09, 2022
Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards

Join InvestmentNews in celebrating its fifth annual Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards. We'll recognize the most impactful individual winners & firm finalists that are raising awareness about the need for a more diverse financial advice profession.

By InvestmentNews
Pelosi's portfolio performance now wrapped in an ETF
EQUITIES MAR 08, 2022
Pelosi's portfolio performance now wrapped in an ETF

Retail investors can now benefit from the inside scoop right along with the 18-term U.S. representative.

By Jeff Benjamin
RBC hires UBS adviser with $270 million in assets
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
RBC hires UBS adviser with $270 million in assets

Ryan McHugh and his team will join RBC's branch in Bend, Oregon.

By InvestmentNews
More consolidation to come for Wells Fargo Advisors?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
More consolidation to come for Wells Fargo Advisors?

No details about closing branches or offices of Wells Fargo Advisors locations were included in the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Bruce Kelly
One super OSJ affiliated with LPL acquires another
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 08, 2022
One super OSJ affiliated with LPL acquires another

Gateway Financial Partners in Connecticut is buying Wisconsin-based Advisors’ Pride.

By InvestmentNews
AIG, Reliance Standard launch index annuities
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 08, 2022
AIG, Reliance Standard launch index annuities

The new products include features that are designed to protect against volatility and increase income.

By InvestmentNews
Morgan Stanley CEO says workers staying despite office push
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2022
Morgan Stanley CEO says workers staying despite office push

CEO James Gorman says the firm has seen relatively few departures in the wake of the pandemic. In contrast, he says the bank received about 500,000 job applications last year.

By Bloomberg
New retirement guide focuses on longevity, inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2022
New retirement guide focuses on longevity, inflation

J.P. Morgan Asset Management says that advisers should plan for 35 years in retirement for clients, rather than the previous 30 years, as average life expectancy continues to increase.

By Mary Beth Franklin
SEC promises not to play ‘gotcha’ in early days of new marketing rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 07, 2022
SEC promises not to play ‘gotcha’ in early days of new marketing rule

Even with a long runway — the rule became effective last May 4 with an implementation deadline of Nov. 4 — getting ready for the measure has become a top compliance worry for advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL adds $280 million team from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2022
LPL adds $280 million team from Wells Fargo

Richard DeYoung and Jessica Boehm opened their new firm, Highland Wealth Partners, in The Woodlands, Texas, and affiliated with LPL's Strategic Wealth Services.

By InvestmentNews
Vanguard tightens grip on $6.8 trillion ETF market
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 07, 2022
Vanguard tightens grip on $6.8 trillion ETF market

Strong inflows into its exchange-traded funds so far this year, coming on top of its record-shattering $328 million haul last year, put Vanguard on course to surprass BlackRock as the largest ETF manager within the next two years.

By Bloomberg
UBS has $200 million exposure to Russian assets in loans to rich
WIREHOUSES MAR 07, 2022
UBS has $200 million exposure to Russian assets in loans to rich

The Swiss bank also identified 'a small number' of wealth management clients who were sanctioned in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

By Bloomberg
The future of the 401(k) lies with small           businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2022
The future of the 401(k) lies with small businesses

The number of small businesses is growing, in some part due to unhappy workers leaving jobs to set up shop on their own. That has led to more startup 401(k) plans.

By Emile Hallez
IRS backlog frustrates advisers, clients
RIA NEWS MAR 07, 2022
IRS backlog frustrates advisers, clients

In February, the agency continued to retain 17.6 million tax returns from the 2020 filing season and about 5.9 million pieces of taxpayer correspondence that required manual processing.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
A taxing situation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 07, 2022
A taxing situation

Last year’s attempt to raise taxes on the wealthy has catalyzed conversations between advisers and clients about tax strategies this season.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As Ukraine fights for its freedom, US firms should watch for Russian hacks
FINTECH MAR 07, 2022
As Ukraine fights for its freedom, US firms should watch for Russian hacks

The increase in remote work, conducted over networks that may not be secure, as well as the widespread use of mobile apps, have added a new level of risk.

By InvestmentNews
SEC examines 16% of RIAs, and it's not likely to go higher
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE 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