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Interactive Brokers latest B-D to report data breach
BROKER DEALERS MAY 21, 2024
Interactive Brokers latest B-D to report data breach

'Sophisticated hackers for last 10 years have constantly improved their ability to breach systems,' compliance consultant says.

Nobel laureate Krugman “fanatically confused” on interest rates
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Nobel laureate Krugman “fanatically confused” on interest rates

With arguments for both sides, the distinguished prizewinner says anyone claiming to know the medium-term direction of borrowing costs “is deluding themselves.”

Fairport Wealth extends farewell to industry icon Heather Ettinger
RIAS MAY 21, 2024
Fairport Wealth extends farewell to industry icon Heather Ettinger

The visionary leader and crusader for women’s financial progress has been instrumental in the Ohio-based RIA’s growth since inception.

Waverly snaps up $310M advisory firm in Georgia
RIAS MAY 21, 2024
Waverly snaps up $310M advisory firm in Georgia

The deal gives the growth-focused RIA’s 20th location in the US, and its 14th transaction since receiving a significant equity investment.

LPL swipes $705M advisor duo from Merrill Lynch
BROKER DEALERS MAY 21, 2024
LPL swipes $705M advisor duo from Merrill Lynch

The breakaway pair are joining the brokerage giant’s HNW-focused employee advisor arm in Oklahoma.

Modern Wealth marks first anniversary with twin acquisitions
RIAS MAY 21, 2024
Modern Wealth marks first anniversary with twin acquisitions

The RIA aggregator caps off its first year of strategic growth by snapping up two East Coast firms worth more than $570M in assets combined.

The downside of this business? You attend a lot of funerals
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
The downside of this business? You attend a lot of funerals

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Midwest region): Tim Rueter, Foundation Wealth Strategies.

Caprock drafts ex-NFL pro to advance growth ambitions
RIAS MAY 21, 2024
Caprock drafts ex-NFL pro to advance growth ambitions

The ultra-high-net-worth RIA is tapping a former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos to advance into new markets.

Amid inflation worries, Americans are ramping up their summer spending plans
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Amid inflation worries, Americans are ramping up their summer spending plans

New MassMutual research unpacks people’s sentiments on vacation fever, college education regrets, parents’ financial influence, and recession fears.

REITs weather Red Lobster bankruptcy
ALTERNATIVES MAY 21, 2024
REITs weather Red Lobster bankruptcy

Was an all-you-can-eat shrimp promotion to blame?

Ether ETF hopes boost crypto the most since November 2022
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Ether ETF hopes boost crypto the most since November 2022

Investors are betting that the SEC will greenlight new funds.

Contrary to digital transformation, asset managers find success with ‘old school’ comms
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
Contrary to digital transformation, asset managers find success with ‘old school’ comms

Report reveals how firms are winning in client engagement.

What does financial success look like to the average American?
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
What does financial success look like to the average American?

Spoiler alert: It’s not being a millionaire or being able to quit work.

CFTC to issue carbon credits rulebook by year end
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
CFTC to issue carbon credits rulebook by year end

Regulator wants to ensure integrity in embattled market.

FDIC chair to quit after report reveals stalking, harassment, homophobia at agency
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2024
FDIC chair to quit after report reveals stalking, harassment, homophobia at agency

Bank regulator leader will go when successor is found.

Louisiana moves to adopt annuity best-interest standard
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2024
Louisiana moves to adopt annuity best-interest standard

Associations for life insurers and financial advisors laud the move, renews call for “sensible protections” around guaranteed lifetime income products.

Ivan Boesky, central figure in 1980s insider trading scandal, dies at 87
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 20, 2024
Ivan Boesky, central figure in 1980s insider trading scandal, dies at 87

Exposed and convicted after an SEC investigation, the real-life Gordon Gekko and poster child for Wall Street excess leaves behind a checkered legacy.

Why aren't 529 savings plans more popular?
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 20, 2024
Why aren't 529 savings plans more popular?

Edward Jones research highlights gaps in adoption and awareness even as three-fifths of Americans feel they’re falling short on education savings.

JPMorgan unveils AI training push for new hires
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 20, 2024
JPMorgan unveils AI training push for new hires

The transformational technology has permeated the firm and helped cut “no joy work,” says asset and wealth management head.

LPL swipes veteran advisor duo from Cetera
BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2024
LPL swipes veteran advisor duo from Cetera

The pair in Orange County, California managed $225M in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets at their former firm.