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Easterly hires former BlackRock iShares exec to expand reach
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
Easterly hires former BlackRock iShares exec to expand reach

The firm also has a new head of business development amid growth strategy.

US jobs report likely to mask cooling
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
US jobs report likely to mask cooling

Bureau of Labor Statistics data expected to show concentration in limited sectors.

JPMorgan says one market is 'irreplaceable' for asset managers
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
JPMorgan says one market is 'irreplaceable' for asset managers

The Wall Street stalwart sees 'great certainty for growth'

Moneta adds to Colorado footprint with latest merger
RIAS MAR 08, 2024
Moneta adds to Colorado footprint with latest merger

The partner-owned national RIA’s merger with a $279M advisor duo marks its first expansion into Boulder.

Modern Wealth enters Eastern US with $1.2B deal
RIAS MAR 07, 2024
Modern Wealth enters Eastern US with $1.2B deal

The RIA is expanding its capabilities in retirement planning by buying with a Rochester, New York-based practice formerly with LPL.

REITs might be right for advisors searching for yield, earnings growth
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 07, 2024
REITs might be right for advisors searching for yield, earnings growth

Office may have issues, but other property sectors have pricing power and can raise rents greater than inflation.

$180M advisor rejoins Equitable from Cetera
BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
$180M advisor rejoins Equitable from Cetera

The California-based advisor's practice focuses on Mandarin-speaking clients.

FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2024
FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule

The advocacy group for independent financial advisors argues the final 2024 rule is ‘arbitrary and capricious.’

Indiana adopts NAIC best-interest model for annuity sales
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 07, 2024
Indiana adopts NAIC best-interest model for annuity sales

Industry groups hail state’s new rule as a win for annuity consumer protection.

Commonwealth girding for loss of up to $24M in fight with SEC
RIAS MAR 07, 2024
Commonwealth girding for loss of up to $24M in fight with SEC

It's highly unusual in the securities industry for a broker-dealer to put up such resistance to a regulator like the SEC.

Osaic adds $360M team from Cetera
BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
Osaic adds $360M team from Cetera

Based in Minnesota, the multi-advisor practice does financial planning and portfolio management for mass-affluent retirees and pre-retirees.

Busting three myths in the $19T private market: Hamilton Lane
ALTERNATIVES MAR 07, 2024
Busting three myths in the $19T private market: Hamilton Lane

New report provides data-backed analysis of private market investments.

Merrill Private Wealth Management chief to lead Citi Private Bank North America
BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
Merrill Private Wealth Management chief to lead Citi Private Bank North America

Citibank incumbent is retiring after 22 years with the firm.

Higher taxes for the rich, corporations
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 07, 2024
Higher taxes for the rich, corporations

White House to propose higher taxes, including quadrupling share buyback tax.

UBS scraps Credit Suisse coal financing rollback
ESG MAR 07, 2024
UBS scraps Credit Suisse coal financing rollback

Global asset manager will instead detail its own plan for climate change.

SEC climate rule leaves a lot up to companies
ESG MAR 06, 2024
SEC climate rule leaves a lot up to companies

There will likely be a legal challenge, even though the SEC appears to have trimmed the climate rule to withstand litigation, lawyers said.

Tax hike alone won't save Social Security, think tank warns
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2024
Tax hike alone won't save Social Security, think tank warns

Proposed bill to raise taxes on high earners isn’t enough to fix program's brewing solvency challenge, according to new report.

Wellington-Altus CEO weighs in on Canadian RIA market
RIAS MAR 06, 2024
Wellington-Altus CEO weighs in on Canadian RIA market

Mergers on both sides of the border are being driven by private equity firms pumping money into RIAs.

Mariner Wealth linked to American Century’s rigged hiring scheme
COMPLIANCE MAR 06, 2024
Mariner Wealth linked to American Century’s rigged hiring scheme

The companies 'explicitly agreed not to hire or recruit each other’s asset and wealth management professionals,' according to a lawsuit.

Price is right for Mesirow as firm names him wealth CEO
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Price is right for Mesirow as firm names him wealth CEO

After more than a year as its interim head, Brian Price is officially taking charge of the Chicago-based independent’s wealth division.