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Largest banks all pass Fed's annual stress test
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 29, 2023
Largest banks all pass Fed's annual stress test

All 23 banks tested remained above minimum capital requirements during a simulated recession that projected total losses of $541 billion

Investors favoring taxable accounts over IRAs, 401(k)s
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2023
Investors favoring taxable accounts over IRAs, 401(k)s

As wealthier clients approach retirement, advisors must focus on income strategies, Hearts & Wallets says.

Carson Group parts ways with its first chief technology officer
NEWS RIAS JUN 29, 2023
Carson Group parts ways with its first chief technology officer

Nimesh Patel was named to the firm's newly created CTO position in February 2022.

Fed traders boost wagers on two hikes by year-end
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 29, 2023
Fed traders boost wagers on two hikes by year-end

Bets fueled by US jobless claims declining by most since 2021.

Finishing jail term for Ponzi, recidivist fraudster sold another: Feds
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 29, 2023
Finishing jail term for Ponzi, recidivist fraudster sold another: Feds

'A leopard doesn’t change its spots,' one industry attorney said of Wilson Baston of Brooklyn, New York, who had pleaded guilty in 2008 to deceiving hundreds of investors in a Ponzi scheme.

Morgan Stanley gets serious about a new CEO
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 29, 2023
Morgan Stanley gets serious about a new CEO

Wealth management boss on shortlist of three to replace outgoing Aussie.

SEC report on RIA mandatory arbitration leaves many questions about potential investor harm
NEWS RIAS JUN 29, 2023
SEC report on RIA mandatory arbitration leaves many questions about potential investor harm

The report says more than half of investment advisors force their clients to go to arbitration to settle disputes, but it doesn't put a number on RIA arbitration cases or the costs for claimants.

Fidelity to convert $13 billion of mutual funds into ETFs
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 29, 2023
Fidelity to convert $13 billion of mutual funds into ETFs

The shift from mutual funds to exchange-traded funds has affected almost $100 billion in assets, as investors opt for lower-cost, tax-efficient ETFs over mutual funds.

LPL snaps up advisor team managing $375 million in assets
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 28, 2023
LPL snaps up advisor team managing $375 million in assets

Desire for more independence, time with clients lead Indiana team to switch from Cetera.

InvestmentNews announces major new investment, growth initiative
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 28, 2023
InvestmentNews announces major new investment, growth initiative

Big growth plans ahead as IN adds more staff, eyes international expansion.

NAPFA OKs membership for advisors with trailing commissions 
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 28, 2023
NAPFA OKs membership for advisors with trailing commissions 

If advisors receive $2,500 or less in commissions and donate the proceeds to charity, they can join the fee-only organization.

How to keep your clients from retiring more than once
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2023
How to keep your clients from retiring more than once

Mike Lynch of Hartford Funds talks about the factors that can cause a retiree to return to the workforce.

Finra sues smoothie-throwing broker for ducking cash reporting rules
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 28, 2023
Finra sues smoothie-throwing broker for ducking cash reporting rules

James Iannazzo made cash transactions totaling close to $846,000 to avoid detection, the regulator alleges.

UBS plans to cut over half of Credit Suisse employees
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2023
UBS plans to cut over half of Credit Suisse employees

Banks, traders and support staff in Credit Suisse's investment bank in London, New York and some parts of Asia are expected to bear the brunt of the cuts.

Does academic research about higher rates overlook regular Americans?
NEWS OPINION JUN 27, 2023
Does academic research about higher rates overlook regular Americans?

While our economy is built on individuals building new businesses, that requires access to capital, which will be out of reach for many as a result of higher rates. Home equity could provide a solution.

Campaign against ESG isn't dissuading asset managers
NEWS ESG JUN 27, 2023
Campaign against ESG isn't dissuading asset managers

Regulatory changes, social pressure and demand from clients are keeping fund companies focused on ESG, according to a survey.

Procyon Partners adds two advisors managing $600 million
NEWS RIAS JUN 27, 2023
Procyon Partners adds two advisors managing $600 million

Frank McKiernan and Jerry Sneed are joining Procyon, a Dynasty Financial network firm, from Baker Tilly Wealth Management.

Your 2023 summer reading list
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 27, 2023
Your 2023 summer reading list

Take a look at the books your colleagues are reading this summer, both for business and for pleasure.

RIA valuations are up but hitting a plateau: Fidelity
NEWS RIAS JUN 27, 2023
RIA valuations are up but hitting a plateau: Fidelity

Owners of RIAs want higher prices for their firms now than they did between 2017 and 2019, the last time Fidelity did this study.

Time is running out to avoid cuts to Social Security benefits
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2023
Time is running out to avoid cuts to Social Security benefits

House conservatives recently recommended raising the retirement age to receive full benefits to 69, a proposal that put the spotlight back on the thorny problem of the program's solvency.