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John Hancock Retirement taps industry veteran Wayne Park as CEO
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2023
John Hancock Retirement taps industry veteran Wayne Park as CEO

Park will lead the company's US retirement plan and record-keeping unit, overseeing all aspects of the business.

LPL adds $220 million team from Cadaret Grant
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2023
LPL adds $220 million team from Cadaret Grant

Bellevue, Washington-based SC Financial Group was founded in 2008 and has four advisors.

Green funds have run out of ‘investible’ assets, Impax CEO says
NEWS ESG MAR 27, 2023
Green funds have run out of ‘investible’ assets, Impax CEO says

Without more green investments, the likelihood of avoiding the worst impacts of climate change becomes increasingly remote, according to the IPCC.

First Citizens to buy Silicon Valley Bank after run on lender
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2023
First Citizens to buy Silicon Valley Bank after run on lender

The deal transforms North Carolina-based First Citizens into one of the top 15 U.S. banks, as it buys about $72 billion of SVB's assets at a discount of $16.5 billion.

Look before leaping onto platforms offering elevated FDIC-insured deposits
NEWS RIAS MAR 24, 2023
Look before leaping onto platforms offering elevated FDIC-insured deposits

Fintech firms are falling over themselves to court cash deposits, with both Betterment and SoFi announcing expanded FDIC coverage over the past week.

American Funds gets the trophy at Lipper Awards
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 24, 2023
American Funds gets the trophy at Lipper Awards

In the economic aftermath of the pandemic, some strategies performed better than others.

Retirement plan coverage at small firms heading higher: Study
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2023
Retirement plan coverage at small firms heading higher: Study

Companies are also likely to add financial wellness benefits, such as emergency savings funds, over the next few years, according to experts polled by Transamerica.

How stocks of wealth management firms are holding up this year
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 24, 2023
How stocks of wealth management firms are holding up this year

Focus Financial is going private. There’s a banking crisis. What has the impact been on these companies?

UBS, Credit Suisse among banks facing US probe into Russia sanctions
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 24, 2023
UBS, Credit Suisse among banks facing US probe into Russia sanctions

As the Justice Department investigates whether financial professionals helped Russian oligarchs evade sanctions, subpoenas also went to employees of some major US banks.

Citi sues advisor who jumped to Morgan Stanley over $636 million book
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 24, 2023
Citi sues advisor who jumped to Morgan Stanley over $636 million book

Citi alleges Steven Taub is violating a 12-month nonsolicitation agreement and has already convinced clients to move more than $100 million.

Assessing risks, opportunities in transition to a more sustainable economy
NEWS OPINION MAR 23, 2023
Assessing risks, opportunities in transition to a more sustainable economy

Analysis of ESG factors is a tool that helps investment managers do a better job of evaluating the opportunities and risks arising from global sustainability challenges.

Wealthspire Advisors acquires Heron Wealth
NEWS RIAS MAR 23, 2023
Wealthspire Advisors acquires Heron Wealth

New York City-based Heron oversees $300 million in assets and is led by president David Edwards.

Former advisor, financial planner charged with defrauding NBA players
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 23, 2023
Former advisor, financial planner charged with defrauding NBA players

Four people face federal indictments in the scheme, and the former advisor is being charged by the SEC.

SEC’s dive into messaging apps poses new compliance challenge
NEWS FINTECH MAR 23, 2023
SEC’s dive into messaging apps poses new compliance challenge

The agency's document requests seek details on how firms monitor, review and retain 'off-channel' communications — all the way up to the senior executive level.

Crack appears in First Republic wealth management business
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 23, 2023
Crack appears in First Republic wealth management business

Vishal Bakshi, an advisor who reportedly has $1.5 billion in client assets, left to join Morgan Stanley late last week, after signing on at First Republic less than a year ago.

Sanctuary adds Morgan Stanley team overseeing $170 million
NEWS RIAS MAR 23, 2023
Sanctuary adds Morgan Stanley team overseeing $170 million

Columbus, Ohio-based Matthew Terwilliger and his team will operate as Iterhic Wealth Advisors.

FDIC moves bid deadline for Silicon Valley Private Bank to Friday
NEWS RIAS MAR 23, 2023
FDIC moves bid deadline for Silicon Valley Private Bank to Friday

Bids are also still due Friday for the so-called bridge bank that the FDIC set up this month to seize the assets and liabilities of Silicon Valley Bank.

GeoWealth investment platform expands down-market with deal for First Ascent
NEWS RIAS MAR 23, 2023
GeoWealth investment platform expands down-market with deal for First Ascent

The First Ascent Asset Management TAMP will operate as a separately branded subsidiary of GeoWealth.

Americans are losing ground on retirement readiness
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2023
Americans are losing ground on retirement readiness

A Fidelity survey produces a retirement score of 78 in 2022, down from 83 in the previous survey in 2020.

Why retirees still require rainy day funds
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2023
Why retirees still require rainy day funds

J.P. Morgan’s experts advise those in retirement to set aside three to six months of income to prepare themselves for major life, health or financial surprises.