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Diversify maintains growth pace with double deal in Western US
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Diversify maintains growth pace with double deal in Western US

The rapidly growing independent has added $440M to its network with eight new advisors, including a 20-year veteran and a JPMorgan alum.

How B. Riley went from underdog investment firm to embattled empire
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
How B. Riley went from underdog investment firm to embattled empire

The company's investment in a disgraced hedge fund has put Bryant Riley's multibillion dollar "labor of love" at risk of crashing down.

EP Wealth names Megan Glover to inaugural C-suite role
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
EP Wealth names Megan Glover to inaugural C-suite role

The veteran with over 20 years of strategic HR experience is expected to energize the RIA’s growth efforts as its first-ever chief people officer.

Cetera taps Todd Mackay as president of Cetera Solutions
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2024
Cetera taps Todd Mackay as president of Cetera Solutions

The longtime Avantax president has been elevated to his new role as the broker-dealer giant looks ahead to its next growth phase.

FTC's ban on noncompete agreements halted as judge rules against
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
FTC's ban on noncompete agreements halted as judge rules against

But they are not dead yet as commission says it may appeal the decision.

Firm that lost $6.6M client funds in cyber incidents settles charges with SEC
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Firm that lost $6.6M client funds in cyber incidents settles charges with SEC

Clients were reimbursed despite only partial recovery of the lost funds.

Warning of 'short squeeze' for crowded Bitcoin derivatives bet
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Warning of 'short squeeze' for crowded Bitcoin derivatives bet

Sharp rallies could be ahead, experts believe.

Former Goldman employee's stepbrother avoids jail for insider trading
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Former Goldman employee's stepbrother avoids jail for insider trading

His cooperation with prosecutors led to probation sentence.

Are investors souring on elite soccer assets?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2024
Are investors souring on elite soccer assets?

Investing in the UK's premier league isn't the game it once was.

IRS offers clarity around 401(k) matches to student loan payments
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 20, 2024
IRS offers clarity around 401(k) matches to student loan payments

New interim guidance addresses concerns around the retirement savings work perk set out in the SECURE 2.0 Act.

Large IBDs more likely to feel cash sweep pain: Moody's
NEWS BROKER DEALERS AUG 20, 2024
Large IBDs more likely to feel cash sweep pain: Moody's

"Highly leveraged wealth managers face the greatest competitive risk from an increase in rates paid to clients," according to Moody's.

Gold shrinks from new record as investors look ahead to Jackson Hole
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
Gold shrinks from new record as investors look ahead to Jackson Hole

The haven asset "remains in record-setting mode" as numerous data reports lead up to Federal Reserve Chair Powell's anticipated address.

Trump nears all-clear to cash in on his social media empire
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
Trump nears all-clear to cash in on his social media empire

There's just a month to go before he can sell his stake of the volatile Trump Media stock ... but will he?

SEC marketing rule is "challenging" to navigate, say advisors
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
SEC marketing rule is "challenging" to navigate, say advisors

Rule was designed to be more permissive but advisors remain cautious about touting returns and hypothetical performance.

Gen AI takes priority for asset managers as ESG excitement cools
NEWS ALTERNATIVES AUG 20, 2024
Gen AI takes priority for asset managers as ESG excitement cools

Index Industry Association survey reveals growing adoption of AI tools, tempered ESG expectations, and evolving demands for index providers.

Cutting back is the new splashing out as American reach 'peak price rises'
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
Cutting back is the new splashing out as American reach 'peak price rises'

Thriftiness is impacting everything from grocery shopping to a cup of joe.

Northern Trust partners with fintech to help kids of HNW clients learn financial literacy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
Northern Trust partners with fintech to help kids of HNW clients learn financial literacy

Platform encourages families to take meaningful steps in financial education.

Morgan Stanley International chair among missing after yacht disaster
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
Morgan Stanley International chair among missing after yacht disaster

Jonathan Bloomer was on the luxury vessel that sank off Sicily.

Global stocks on track for 2024's best winning streak
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
Global stocks on track for 2024's best winning streak

Monday continued gains for US, international indexes.

Why Wall Street strategists are betting on European equities
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2024
Why Wall Street strategists are betting on European equities

Survey of experts reveals optimism for new record highs.