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Diversify enhances in-house platform amid growing advisor adoption
NEWS FINTECH MAR 14, 2024
Diversify enhances in-house platform amid growing advisor adoption

Firm says it can do better than the 'limitations' of other investment platforms.

CFP Board overhauls its sanctions and certification rules
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 13, 2024
CFP Board overhauls its sanctions and certification rules

The professional body for financial planners says it's making changes to maintain fairness while serving the public’s best interest.

Finra fines spike 63% in 2023: Report
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 13, 2024
Finra fines spike 63% in 2023: Report

'Last year saw bigger Finra fines per case,' a lawyer says. 'Supersized fines, or those of $1 million or more, were up, and mega-sized fines, or those of $5 million and more, increased too.'

HSA balances continue to grow along with usage
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2024
HSA balances continue to grow along with usage

EBRI research reveals the benefits of matching contributions, the untapped power of investing balances, and the influence of age on usage.

Stocks struggle to find direction after rally
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 13, 2024
Stocks struggle to find direction after rally

Tuesday's strong session on Wall Street has left equities without clarity.

UBS report shows decline in global art sales
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 13, 2024
UBS report shows decline in global art sales

But the market still saw $65 billion in sales last year.

NFL union taps Ameriprise to work with players
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2024
NFL union taps Ameriprise to work with players

'Something like this puts Ameriprise on the map in the competition among the regional firms and the independent broker-dealers,' one recruiter says.

Core inflation comes in higher than expected for second month
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 12, 2024
Core inflation comes in higher than expected for second month

The latest consumer price index reinforces the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to cutting rates.

Gold standard drives Steward’s growth
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 12, 2024
Gold standard drives Steward’s growth

Steward Partners CEO talks about the value of its equity ownership model, why the wirehouses have already lost, and plans to continue the firm’s M&A momentum.

Nomura private and public credit offerings brought together under new brand
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 12, 2024
Nomura private and public credit offerings brought together under new brand

The change impacts the global firm’s operations in the Americas.

JPMorgan chief says US recession is not 'off the table' yet
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 12, 2024
JPMorgan chief says US recession is not 'off the table' yet

Jamie Dimon believes expectation of a soft landing are too high.

Wristy business? Luxury watches turn back time
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 12, 2024
Wristy business? Luxury watches turn back time

Report reveals demand for rare timepieces has weakened.

Financial insecurity among Americans hits new high
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 11, 2024
Financial insecurity among Americans hits new high

With inflation leading their concerns, survey finds two-fifths of respondents are playing defense in their savings and investments.

Limra partnership takes aim at life insurance, retirement plan fraud
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2024
Limra partnership takes aim at life insurance, retirement plan fraud

The collaboration aims to empower insurers, retirement service providers and other stakeholders against financial crime.

RFG Advisory aims to be a leading name for independent advisors
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 11, 2024
RFG Advisory aims to be a leading name for independent advisors

Hybrid firm adds trio to executive leadership team.

US futures retreat ahead of data-heavy week
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 11, 2024
US futures retreat ahead of data-heavy week

Investors are awaiting US CPI stats Tuesday among other releases.

Bond investors want more EU debt amid Russia tensions
NEWS FIXED INCOME MAR 11, 2024
Bond investors want more EU debt amid Russia tensions

Higher defense spending is on the agenda to boost AAA-rated bonds.

K-12 financial education has grown stronger
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 10, 2024
K-12 financial education has grown stronger

Biennial research reveals ‘banner two years’ as wave of legislation drives personal finance and economics courses in high schools.

Fidelity to cut about 700 jobs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
Fidelity to cut about 700 jobs

The move affects less than 1% of the workforce, according to a Fidelity spokesperson.

How much do wirehouse advisors hate selling for the bank?
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 08, 2024
How much do wirehouse advisors hate selling for the bank?

Financial advisors simply can't stand conflicts that mix banking and financial advice.