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New regulatory risk meter highlights advisor compliance hotspots
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2024
New regulatory risk meter highlights advisor compliance hotspots

The new resource unveiled by Cetera underscores potential impacts from DOL rule changes, developments on non-compete clauses, and ESG disclosures.

$21.5B Sequoia seals deal for Family Asset Management
NEWS RIAS OCT 31, 2024
$21.5B Sequoia seals deal for Family Asset Management

The top-ranked RIA's latest acquisition in the Southeast adds $300M in AUM while extending its reach in South Carolina.

What role do commissions now play for advisors?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 31, 2024
What role do commissions now play for advisors?

InvestmentNews survey highlights almost half of advisors continue to be compensated by commissions despite model often being publicly denounced.

Wealth managers eyeing municipal bonds ahead of tax cut sunsets
NEWS FIXED INCOME OCT 31, 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.

CFP Board "welcomes meaningful dialogue" with Sifma despite accusations
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
CFP Board "welcomes meaningful dialogue" with Sifma 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.

Millionaire tax referendum opens door to new Chicago wealth showdown
NEWS TAX OCT 31, 2024
Millionaire tax referendum opens door to new Chicago wealth showdown

A proposal to hike taxes on Illinois' highest earners, which Citadel's Ken Griffin spent millions fighting in 2020, is being put to a vote once again.

$24B Lido makes Mountain Region move with Platte River partnership
NEWS RIAS OCT 31, 2024
$24B Lido makes Mountain Region move with Platte River partnership

The PE-backed national RIA continues its ultra-high-net-worth expansion strategy by welcoming a $600M Colorado firm.

LPL building out alts, banking services to chase wirehouse advisors, new CEO says
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 31, 2024
LPL building out alts, banking services to chase wirehouse advisors, new CEO says

New chief executive Rich Steinmeier replaced Dan Arnold on October 1.

Franklin Templeton CEO vows to "do what's right" amid record outflows
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2024
Franklin Templeton CEO vows to "do what's right" amid record outflows

The global firm is navigating a crisis of confidence as an SEC and DOJ probe into its Western Asset Management business sparked a historic $37B exodus.

For asset managers, easy experience is key to winning advisors' businesses
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2024
For asset managers, easy experience is key to winning advisors' businesses

Beyond returns, asset managers have to elevate their relationship with digital applications and a multichannel strategy, says JD Power.

Why retaining HNW clients ultimately comes down to one basic thing
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2024
Why retaining HNW clients ultimately comes down to one basic thing

New survey finds varied levels of loyalty to advisors by generation.

Stocks drop as investors digest Microsoft, Meta earnings
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2024
Stocks drop as investors digest Microsoft, Meta earnings

Busy day for results, key data give markets concerns.

Bryant Riley loan collateral misreported in company filings
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2024
Bryant Riley loan collateral misreported in company filings

Incorrect data may have impacted decisions of short-sellers.

Meta will continue to invest millions in AI, metaverse
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2024
Meta will continue to invest millions in AI, metaverse

Zuckerberg warns investors to expect more losses.

BlackRock sees record $872M one-day inflows to Bitcoin ETF
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 31, 2024
BlackRock sees record $872M one-day inflows to Bitcoin ETF

Trump trade surge for crypto funds as election nears.

LPL Financial beats expected earnings helped by record $26B recruitment assets
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 30, 2024
LPL Financial beats expected earnings helped by record $26B recruitment assets

The firm reported record advisor count, strong organic growth.

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.

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.

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.