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Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter percentage point
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 22, 2023
Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter percentage point

It’s the second straight rise of 25 basis points following a string of aggressive moves starting in March 2022, when rates were near zero.

Strive Asset Management to bring anti-ESG to PEP 401(k)
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2023
Strive Asset Management to bring anti-ESG to PEP 401(k)

The firm, which is on a crusade against the use of ESG factors in investing, announced that it's launching a pooled employer plan.

Program brings financial planning to Chicago  working families
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 22, 2023
Program brings financial planning to Chicago working families

The program aims to infuse social service programs with information about long-term financial and career goals.

Finra slaps B-D with $180,000 fine over former advisor's sale of Ponzi
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 22, 2023
Finra slaps B-D with $180,000 fine over former advisor's sale of Ponzi

The rep at Hornor Townsend & Kent sold securities known as Future Income Payments; according to the Department of Justice, that was a nationwide Ponzi scheme.

Mariner acquires $221 million South Carolina wealth firm
NEWS RIAS MAR 22, 2023
Mariner acquires $221 million South Carolina wealth firm

Greenville-based Goldfinch Wealth Management will be Mariner’s first office in the state.

M&A and succession planning in a time of high inflation, rising rates
NEWS OPINION MAR 22, 2023
M&A and succession planning in a time of high inflation, rising rates

Advisors looking to sell their practices can still get fair value for their life’s work, but they should avoid overly complicated deals and do their homework to find the right buyer.

First Republic rebounds off record low amid talk of fresh aid plan
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2023
First Republic rebounds off record low amid talk of fresh aid plan

The stock led a broad-based rally in U.S. banks, with the KBW Regional Banking Index surging 4.8% for its biggest gain since January 2021.

Bank customers generally keeping calm
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 21, 2023
Bank customers generally keeping calm

Amid the banking system's woes, here’s how sentiment breaks down among different groups of bank clients.

Democratic senators take aim at estate tax strategies for ultra-wealthy
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2023
Democratic senators take aim at estate tax strategies for ultra-wealthy

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and three colleagues urge Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to curb the use of grantor retained annuity trusts in the name of tax fairness.

First Republic hiring spree focused on these four firms
NEWS RIAS MAR 21, 2023
First Republic hiring spree focused on these four firms

Almost half the financial advisors hired by First Republic since 2010 came from Wells Fargo Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley.

UBS credit outlook cut to negative by S&P, Moody's following Credit Suisse deal
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 21, 2023
UBS credit outlook cut to negative by S&P, Moody's following Credit Suisse deal

In addition, Fitch places UBS on rating watch negative due to uncertain implications of the acquisition on the combined credit profile of the two banks.

Yellen says US will intervene to protect smaller banks if necessary
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 21, 2023
Yellen says US will intervene to protect smaller banks if necessary

The Treasury Secretary's comments come amid heightened worries about financial stability after the collapse of two US banks and UBS' deal to buy troubled Swiss rival Credit Suisse.

CFP Board launches new round of ads to promote credential
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 20, 2023
CFP Board launches new round of ads to promote credential

The organization urges viewers to hire a CFP — 'It's gotta be a CFP' — in its most direct appeal since the public awareness campaign launched more than a decade ago.

SEC charges advisor with failing to disclose annuity commissions
NEWS RIAS MAR 20, 2023
SEC charges advisor with failing to disclose annuity commissions

The attorney for Massachusetts-based Jeffrey Cutter fires back at SEC, saying the agency is 'flat out wrong' and accusing it of trying to 'get a toehold into regulating the insurance industry.'

As dust settles on banking sector, some analysts believe worst is over
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2023
As dust settles on banking sector, some analysts believe worst is over

Recent flows into mutual funds and ETFs suggest that investors are already scooping up beaten down bank stocks.

Biden vetoes bill blocking Labor Department ESG rule
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2023
Biden vetoes bill blocking Labor Department ESG rule

The measure would have rescinded the DOL rule allowing retirement plans to consider environmental, social and governance issues in their investment decisions.

UBS swallows Credit Suisse, still eyes growth in US
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2023
UBS swallows Credit Suisse, still eyes growth in US

The UBS deal to acquire its banking rival, along with the continued drop in the share price of First Republic Bank, could mean a further shake-up in the US wealth management market.

Uncovering the nuances to the headline trends of our industry
NEWS FINTECH MAR 20, 2023
Uncovering the nuances to the headline trends of our industry

As InvestmentNews opens its annual benchmarking survey for this year, we will be looking to the data for clues on inflation’s impact on wages and how it has translated to advisory practices.

FDIC extends bidding for Silicon Valley Bank
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2023
FDIC extends bidding for Silicon Valley Bank

The regulator said that it's seen 'substantial interest' from multiple potential buyers.

LPL adds Cetera team managing $250 million
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2023
LPL adds Cetera team managing $250 million

Money Matters, a firm with offices in Florida and Alabama, is led by Ron Clark and George Brkljacic.