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YieldStreet, investors, reach $6.2 million settlement over sunken ship scrap deal
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 30, 2024
YieldStreet, investors, reach $6.2 million settlement over sunken ship scrap deal

“YieldStreet raised money and some of the ships disappeared,” one attorney says.

CFP Board "welcomes meaningful dialogue" with Simfa despite accusations
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 30, 2024
CFP Board "welcomes meaningful dialogue" with Simfa despite accusations

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association outlines frustrations around rules that overlap with SEC and Finra regulations, telling CFP Board: You’re not a regulator, so stop acting like one.

The election is just one of several key investor concerns, says Janus Henderson
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
The election is just one of several key investor concerns, says Janus Henderson

A shift away from equities, the rise of AI, and too-good news on financial literacy should catch advisors' attention, says the global asset manager.

Wealth managers eyeing municipal bonds ahead of tax cut sunsets
NEWS FIXED INCOME OCT 30, 2024
Wealth managers eyeing municipal bonds ahead of tax cut sunsets

Some advisors are waiting for the election before adding more muni-bonds. Others are getting a head start.

Resilient consumers drive robust third quarter US growth
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
Resilient consumers drive robust third quarter US growth

The latest federal GDP estimates coupled with closely watched inflation measure set a smooth course for the Fed's continued rate cutting.

Homeowners look at refinancing to ease monthly mortgage payment struggles
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
Homeowners look at refinancing to ease monthly mortgage payment struggles

Millennials are most likely to say payments are impacting their personal finances.

NFL's Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins in reported talks with investment firms
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
NFL's Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins in reported talks with investment firms

NFL owners voted in August for private equity funds to own minority stakes.

Retirement income plans lacking for most Americans, reveals Allianz Life
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
Retirement income plans lacking for most Americans, reveals Allianz Life

Turning retirement savings into retirement income is the big challenge.

Ermotti says Trump win would be 'classic sell on the news' event
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
Ermotti says Trump win would be 'classic sell on the news' event

UBS chief is expecting volatility whatever the election result.

Gold gains to another new record high
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
Gold gains to another new record high

Bullion has reached new milestones frequently in recent months.

Why the US banking industry may be the big opportunity right now
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
Why the US banking industry may be the big opportunity right now

Former Barclays chief Diamond says consolidation is key.

Are put options the new bonds?
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 29, 2024
Are put options the new bonds?

"Puts are there to protect you when markets go down fast."

These states have the best 529 college savings plans, Morningstar says
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2024
These states have the best 529 college savings plans, Morningstar says

Costs have come down, investment options have gotten better, and stewardship by states over 529 college savings programs has improved, says ratings firm.

Decked out as Elvis, LPL Financial’s Steinmeier is in the building
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
Decked out as Elvis, LPL Financial’s Steinmeier is in the building

LPL's new CEO Rich Steinmeier squeezed into an Elvis outfit on Friday to celebrate Halloween.

UBS envisions an eventual US wealth firm acquisition, says Chairman Kelleher
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 29, 2024
UBS envisions an eventual US wealth firm acquisition, says Chairman Kelleher

The world's biggest wealth manager is looking to extend that dominance in the planet's largest wealth market – after it settles its unfinished business with Credit Suisse.

Waverly Advisors bolsters Colorado presence with Mueller partnership
NEWS RIAS OCT 29, 2024
Waverly Advisors bolsters Colorado presence with Mueller partnership

The PE-backed RIA's second location in the state bolsters its $14.4B AUM enterprise with a HNW tax and retirement planning practice.

$245B Mariner gets capital infusion from Neuberger Berman
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2024
$245B Mariner gets capital infusion from Neuberger Berman

The national wealth advisory firm is continuing to pursue its growth goal to reach 5,000 advisors with a fresh shot of capital and strategic support.

Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2024
Broker who acted as his own lawyer loses $122,000 arbitration claim

"Beating up on a broker who is not represented by an attorney is akin to taking candy from a baby,” says one attorney.

B. Riley eases debt pressure further with $236M asset sale
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 29, 2024
B. Riley eases debt pressure further with $236M asset sale

The troubled company is continuing to shore up its ailing balance sheet as part of a longer road to refocus on its core financial services business.

Advisors sunny on the economy and active ETFs
NEWS ETFS OCT 29, 2024
Advisors sunny on the economy and active ETFs

Financial professionals told InvestmentNews they see the US economy performing better and the S&P 500 going up over a year, but that doesn't mean they're putting more money into US stocks.