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UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 09, 2024
UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure

The firm’s failure to flag a rogue representative’s unapproved transactions led to more than $7.2M in losses for at least 30 customers, says Finra.

Coldstream strikes merger deal with $2B investment advisory firm
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Coldstream strikes merger deal with $2B investment advisory firm

The deal with the Oregon-based high-net-worth practice will take the employee-owned independent’s assets past $10B.

Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $123M hybrid RIA
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group snaps up $123M hybrid RIA

The national independent has extended its East Coast profile with a specialized wealth practice in Massachusetts.

Envestnet in talks to be snapped up by Bain Capital, say sources
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUL 08, 2024
Envestnet in talks to be snapped up by Bain Capital, say sources

A new report indicates the $3.5B fintech firm is on the cusp of being acquired by the private equity giant.

Lawsuit vs. ESG investing in 401(k) plans marks courts’ first test after Chevron ruling
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2024
Lawsuit vs. ESG investing in 401(k) plans marks courts’ first test after Chevron ruling

A New Orleans-based appeals court is set to decide on a DOL rule that could impact $12T and more than 150 million workers and retirees in retirement plans.

Rockefeller snaps up another ex-First Republic team from JPMorgan
NEWS RIAS JUL 08, 2024
Rockefeller snaps up another ex-First Republic team from JPMorgan

The firm’s family office division has expanded its presence in the East Coast as it welcomes a veteran ultra-high-net-worth advisor in Boston.

Mortgage and credit card debt a reality for over a quarter of retired investors
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2024
Mortgage and credit card debt a reality for over a quarter of retired investors

More retirees are discarding traditional strategies as higher expenses and obligations put them on the financial back foot.

Salim Ramji begins CEO role at Vanguard
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 08, 2024
Salim Ramji begins CEO role at Vanguard

The former BlackRock ETFs leader vowed the firm would preserve Jack Bogle’s original vision while evolving in step with its customers’ needs.

Friendly tax climates give top NHL teams a recruiting edge
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 05, 2024
Friendly tax climates give top NHL teams a recruiting edge

For many past champions, the absence of a state income tax is a valuable bargaining chip when it comes to luring free agents.

US ETFs have raked in $437B so far in 2024
INVESTING ETFS JUL 05, 2024
US ETFs have raked in $437B so far in 2024

Report reveals a commanding lead for tech ETFs, while multi-asset ETFs grew steadily driven by option-based strategies.