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Boom and bust for oil? Crude set for $100
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 05, 2024
Boom and bust for oil? Crude set for $100

OPEC+ may be risking a repeat of 2023's narrative.

Pennsylvania family office celebrates $5B AUM milestone
NEWS RIAS APR 04, 2024
Pennsylvania family office celebrates $5B AUM milestone

The CEO of the firm founded by former Wells Fargo private bank execs says its record two-year organic growth is due to its ‘truly independent, entrepreneurial approach.'

Climate Action 100+ signers colluding? No way, says Morningstar
NEWS ESG APR 04, 2024
Climate Action 100+ signers colluding? No way, says Morningstar

Analysis of proxy voting records finds “a wide range of voting approaches” among asset managers and asset owners.

Big-name affiliation a big deal for the affluent: Cerulli
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 04, 2024
Big-name affiliation a big deal for the affluent: Cerulli

A large proportion of wealthy clients are more comfortable with advisors at national firms, according to new research.

MassMutual B-D gooses advisors with new bonus
NEWS RIAS APR 04, 2024
MassMutual B-D gooses advisors with new bonus

MML Investors Services reps can earn an "advisor growth bonus" this year that rewards net new assets.

Just say no to Goldman’s executive comp plan, investors urged
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2024
Just say no to Goldman’s executive comp plan, investors urged

Proxy voting firm cites ‘significant disconnect between pay and performance’ following CEO Solomon’s $31 million payday.

Kiss banks $300M with sale of song catalog
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 04, 2024
Kiss banks $300M with sale of song catalog

The band is also selling its name and image rights to Abba Voyage firm.

Washington advisor claims victories in Hightower noncompete saga
NEWS COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2024
Washington advisor claims victories in Hightower noncompete saga

The legal skirmish has taken several turns, including a temporary restraining order and a decision kicking the case back to the state level.

Fees for financial planning are on the rise: AdvicePay
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 03, 2024
Fees for financial planning are on the rise: AdvicePay

Research shows upticks across subscription and one-time payment models amid investors’ growing appreciation for financial advice.

Cambridge Investment Research chases RIA assets
NEWS RIAS APR 03, 2024
Cambridge Investment Research chases RIA assets

The firm is paying up to recruits if they move client assets to its in-house money management system.

SEC hammers Commonwealth with $93M in penalties over revenue sharing
NEWS COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2024
SEC hammers Commonwealth with $93M in penalties over revenue sharing

The penalty represents about one or two years of net income for the firm.

Sequoia Financial Group acquires $310M AUM Texas RIA
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 03, 2024
Sequoia Financial Group acquires $310M AUM Texas RIA

The deal increases Sequoia's footprint to 14 locations across eight states.

Will Wall Street banks avoid tough new climate-risk rules?
NEWS ESG APR 03, 2024
Will Wall Street banks avoid tough new climate-risk rules?

Potential for global rules has reportedly been thwarted by the Fed.

CalPERS taps New Zealander as new CIO for $495B fund
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2024
CalPERS taps New Zealander as new CIO for $495B fund

Stephen Gilmore currently oversees New Zealand's sovereign wealth fund.

Former AssetMark CEO Ahluwalia joins Hightower as president
NEWS RIAS APR 02, 2024
Former AssetMark CEO Ahluwalia joins Hightower as president

RIAs should have ‘quality leadership teams,’ says Hightower CEO Bob Oros.

Record-high down payment, six-figure salary: US homebuying essentials
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 02, 2024
Record-high down payment, six-figure salary: US homebuying essentials

Those who want to invest in residential real estate face significant barriers.

Oil at six-month high of $85, WTI up 1.6%
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 02, 2024
Oil at six-month high of $85, WTI up 1.6%

OPEC+ production cuts and strong demand have tightened the market.

Home insurance premiums heading still higher
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 01, 2024
Home insurance premiums heading still higher

The average premium for homeowners insurance is expected to rise 6 percent this year, following an increase of roughly 20 percent over the past two years, amid intensifying natural disasters.

Fidelity unveils next-gen campaigns in fight for financial literacy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 01, 2024
Fidelity unveils next-gen campaigns in fight for financial literacy

The company is drafting its 74,000-plus army of associates to raise the bar on middle school and high school financial education.

Stocks rise as US inflation data still suggest rate cuts
NEWS EQUITIES APR 01, 2024
Stocks rise as US inflation data still suggest rate cuts

As rise in key measure cools, investors bet Fed will cut this year.