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Jackson gives a new spin on its investment-focused VAs, with guaranteed account balance option
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 22, 2024
Jackson gives a new spin on its investment-focused VAs, with guaranteed account balance option

In a nod to sales trends that favor protection-focused annuities, the company has added a guaranteed minimum account balance rider for its Elite Access variable annuities.

NAIFA bolsters support for advisor members with Practice Intel tie-up
NEWS FINTECH OCT 22, 2024
NAIFA bolsters support for advisor members with Practice Intel tie-up

The association's new strategic partnership aims to help growth-focused advisors with access to a data-based performance improvement platform.

PE-backed CW Advisors taps Jennifer DeSisto as CIO
NEWS RIAS OCT 22, 2024
PE-backed CW Advisors taps Jennifer DeSisto as CIO

The firm's new C-suite hire with over 25 years of experience will help enhance the $10B Boston RIA's investment platform.

New York investment advisor fined $4M for breaking its own criteria
NEWS ESG OCT 22, 2024
New York investment advisor fined $4M for breaking its own criteria

SEC charged the firm with making misstatements and compliance failures.

Holiday travel plans impacted by inflation for most people, survey reveals
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2024
Holiday travel plans impacted by inflation for most people, survey reveals

But most people will take on extra debt to pay for their travel.

S&P exposure is at levels that sparked 10% drop in past, warns Citi
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2024
S&P exposure is at levels that sparked 10% drop in past, warns Citi

Strategists says long position on futures are 'particularly extended.'

No reason to halt rate cuts, says San Francisco Fed's Daly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2024
No reason to halt rate cuts, says San Francisco Fed's Daly

Weaker labor market is compelling reason for view.

US banks face greater competition as CFPB finalizes open banking rule
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2024
US banks face greater competition as CFPB finalizes open banking rule

Easier sharing of financial data should lower costs for consumers.

Stripe to acquire stablecoin startup in $1.1B deal
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2024
Stripe to acquire stablecoin startup in $1.1B deal

Payments firm plans to build world class platform.

Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2024
Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO

The broker-dealer giant's board finalized Steinmeier's chief executive appointment while elevating Matt Audette to president role.

Hightower to become majority owner of $1.66T firm NEPC
NEWS RIAS OCT 21, 2024
Hightower to become majority owner of $1.66T firm NEPC

The leading RIA's combination with the Boston-based OCIO giant is projected to represent $1.8T in AUA and $258B in AUM.

'You broke my heart': Accountant allegedly swindled Pacino out of $50M
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2024
'You broke my heart': Accountant allegedly swindled Pacino out of $50M

Entertainment niche advisor says key to clients not becoming victims of fraud is the "separation of church and state."

SEC gives nod to options trading for spot bitcoin ETFs
NEWS ETFS OCT 21, 2024
SEC gives nod to options trading for spot bitcoin ETFs

The regulator approved amended requests for rule changes by CBOE and NYSE American to allow options trade for several spot bitcoin ETFs.

Trump's tariffs and tax agenda poses risk for Social Security benefits, warns watchdog
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 21, 2024
Trump's tariffs and tax agenda poses risk for Social Security benefits, warns watchdog

An analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget suggests the former president's second-term agenda would lead to a 33% cut by 2035.

Financial sentiment dominated by 'cautious optimism' ahead of election, advisors say
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2024
Financial sentiment dominated by 'cautious optimism' ahead of election, advisors say

Clients remain positive but anxious before the election, according to an informal InvestmentNews wealth manager survey.

RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise
NEWS RIAS OCT 21, 2024
RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise

Fidelity's latest industry report shows deal pace slowing to healthier levels, with private equity continuing to play a significant role.

Morgan Stanley's James Gorman to head Disney board
NEWS WIREHOUSES OCT 21, 2024
Morgan Stanley's James Gorman to head Disney board

The iconic Wall Street leader will assume the role as the search continues for the global entertainment titan's next chief executive.

Hybrid RIA Realta scoops up Cetera leader Abbey Eastham
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2024
Hybrid RIA Realta scoops up Cetera leader Abbey Eastham

The independent wealth firm is looking to give more advisors a voice through a newly created leadership role.

S&P rally could hit 6,000, but Goldman warns big gains era is over
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2024
S&P rally could hit 6,000, but Goldman warns big gains era is over

Optimism persists among traders but strategists expect weaker returns ahead.

New ETF targets growth in the AI value chain amid predicted exponential growth
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2024
New ETF targets growth in the AI value chain amid predicted exponential growth

Firms that are essential to the AI market are the focus for the new fund.