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Schwab sharpens focus on distinct needs of wealthiest client groups
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2023
Schwab sharpens focus on distinct needs of wealthiest client groups

The firm has launched two brands to differentiate between high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients

Interest-rate long haul weakens US equity futures
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2023
Interest-rate long haul weakens US equity futures

Even stronger data from China is not enough to add a spark to markets early Tuesday

Fed officials sound hawkish tone on rate hikes
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2023
Fed officials sound hawkish tone on rate hikes

Further increases are looking more likely as the central bank tries to tame inflation

Why are FX market hedges failing to perform?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2023
Why are FX market hedges failing to perform?

JPMorgan Chase says investors who bought currency hedges are seeing underperformance

Financial industry, regulators likely to clash over rules slated for second half
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2023
Financial industry, regulators likely to clash over rules slated for second half

The Labor Department's advice rule is likely to lead to controversy over whether a recommendation to roll funds from a 401(k) to an IRA constitutes advice.

RIA M&A stumbles in the second quarter
NEWS RIAS JUL 10, 2023
RIA M&A stumbles in the second quarter

Acquirers say the highest-quality firms still command high valuations, while the rest are seeing new deal structures.

Investors continue to get roasted in pig-butchering schemes
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2023
Investors continue to get roasted in pig-butchering schemes

The Alabama Securities Commission issues a cease-and-desist against two men who scammed 88 victims out of more than $22.5 million.

Rising markets, rates tee up second-half margins for B-Ds
NEWS EQUITIES JUL 10, 2023
Rising markets, rates tee up second-half margins for B-Ds

Broker-dealers are gaining the double whammy of billing higher fees based on more client assets as well as generating more revenue from higher interest rates.

Fee pressures, interest rates could decimate asset management industry: PWC
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2023
Fee pressures, interest rates could decimate asset management industry: PWC

A new survey shows consolidation, business failures are on the cards as the asset management industry faces an 'existential' threat.

AI arrives on Wall Street
NEWS FINTECH JUL 10, 2023
AI arrives on Wall Street

Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan seize the initiative, while smaller firms grapple with a lack of standardized data.

Retirement uncertainty and the advisor shortfall
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2023
Retirement uncertainty and the advisor shortfall

The rational, eat-your-vegetables approach to retirement peace of mind only goes so far. Advisors must become more adept at helping clients to prepare emotionally.

SEC charges former Army financial counselor with Gold Star family frauds
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2023
SEC charges former Army financial counselor with Gold Star family frauds

The regulator alleges unauthorized trading for recommending inappropriate investments forbenefits including $50,000 of a minor child whose parent died on active duty.

Wealth Enhancement Group expands in Denver with Ryan Financial acquisition
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2023
Wealth Enhancement Group expands in Denver with Ryan Financial acquisition

The nationwide independent wealth manager has been busy expanding its footprint during recent months.

China data, US inflation stats in focus as new week starts
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2023
China data, US inflation stats in focus as new week starts

Equities are under pressure from economic indicators

Earnings won’t boost US equities, Morgan Stanley says
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2023
Earnings won’t boost US equities, Morgan Stanley says

Bearish strategist Michael Wilson says company forecasts will be more important this earnings season

Are EM bonds entering a rally?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2023
Are EM bonds entering a rally?

Investors who have seen strong returns so far from riskier emerging markets are betting on a rally

Millennial advisor carves a niche populated by her peers
NEWS RIAS JUL 07, 2023
Millennial advisor carves a niche populated by her peers

Emily Stead wants to be the advisor people think of when a younger person is facing a financial challenge.

Finra expels brokerage for Reg BI violations
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 07, 2023
Finra expels brokerage for Reg BI violations

Reps traded excessively in 110 customer accounts, racking up close to $4 million in commissions and trading costs.

House GOP members probe ESG policies at BlackRock, Vanguard
NEWS ESG JUL 07, 2023
House GOP members probe ESG policies at BlackRock, Vanguard

Republican lawmakers fired off letters to financial industry giants warning their efforts to combat climate change could violate antitrust law.

CUSO Financial Services tempts another credit union to switch from LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2023
CUSO Financial Services tempts another credit union to switch from LPL

Capital Credit Union is the fifth credit union in recent months to transition between the two wealth management networks.