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Private equity firm holds talks to buy Fisher Investments
RIAS JAN 02, 2024
Private equity firm holds talks to buy Fisher Investments

Company, which oversees about $236 billion, denies sale is imminent.

Industry, investor advocates square off in comment letters about DOL advice rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 02, 2024
Industry, investor advocates square off in comment letters about DOL advice rule

Battle lines drawn again as trade associations call on DOL to withdraw proposal, while proponents say measure fills a regulatory gap.

'This LPL case is a grab bag,' says industry attorney
ALTERNATIVES JAN 02, 2024
'This LPL case is a grab bag,' says industry attorney

Finra hits LPL, Interactive Brokers with fines as 2023 closes.

What do regulators have in store for financial services in 2024?
OPINION JAN 02, 2024
What do regulators have in store for financial services in 2024?

With lots of new and existing regulations to deal with, as well as the challenges posed by AI, it's shaping up to be a strenuous year for compliance executives.

5 ways wealth managers can better serve first-time Black investors
OPINION JAN 02, 2024
5 ways wealth managers can better serve first-time Black investors

Meeting the needs of emerging Black investors can be accomplished through incremental changes to client council and outreach.

SEC climate agenda stalls
ESG JAN 02, 2024
SEC climate agenda stalls

The lack of progress is worrying environmental activists given the approach of the US presidential election, which could scuttle the regulator's ESG efforts.

Mariner adds $360M California firm
RIAS JAN 02, 2024
Mariner adds $360M California firm

In its 7th acquisition of 2023, Mariner buys Sacramento-based Confluence Financial Planning.

4 key trends that will help advisors grow their firms in 2024
RIAS JAN 02, 2024
4 key trends that will help advisors grow their firms in 2024

Partnerships and organic growth should be advisors’ focus, experts say.

RBC warns US recession risk remains high; equities vulnerable
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 02, 2024
RBC warns US recession risk remains high; equities vulnerable

RBC Global Asset Management economist says positive outcome relies on US soft landing.

Cetera CEO sees 'even bigger things' ahead as private equity firm reinvests
BROKER DEALERS JAN 02, 2024
Cetera CEO sees 'even bigger things' ahead as private equity firm reinvests

Genstar Capital made its original investment in the firm in 2018.

Small investors remain committed to US home assets, but flipping eases
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 02, 2024
Small investors remain committed to US home assets, but flipping eases

Data reveals that investors make up an increasing share of single-family home buyers.

US consumer debt nearing pre-pandemic levels, says Bernstein
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 02, 2024
US consumer debt nearing pre-pandemic levels, says Bernstein

Biden administration economic expert says people's finances are 'in quite good shape' despite cost of debt.

Musk back on top as world's wealthiest gain $1.5T
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 02, 2024
Musk back on top as world's wealthiest gain $1.5T

2023 was a good year for the richest on the planet, especially the tech focused.

Idaho regulator seeks wide range of input on fintech oversight
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 01, 2024
Idaho regulator seeks wide range of input on fintech oversight

'We will build our own principles-based models best suited to emerging financial technology innovations,' says state's securities regulator.

Lincoln deal caps year of change at Osaic
BROKER DEALERS JAN 01, 2024
Lincoln deal caps year of change at Osaic

But what will the ultimate asking price for Osaic be as the firm moves toward an IPO?

LPL Financial takes minority stake in Independent Advisor Alliance
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 22, 2023
LPL Financial takes minority stake in Independent Advisor Alliance

IAA founder sees significant development in its growth journey.

Equity bulls show highest sentiment in 30 months, says AAII
EQUITIES DEC 22, 2023
Equity bulls show highest sentiment in 30 months, says AAII

Meanwhile, pessimism is unusually low according to investor poll.

Markets await US inflation data for rate cut signal
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 22, 2023
Markets await US inflation data for rate cut signal

Personal consumption expenditure gauge is expected to decrease.

Why are large investors returning to bank stocks now?
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 22, 2023
Why are large investors returning to bank stocks now?

Fidelity, Wilmington among the institutions loading up on financial stocks.

Zero-day options not to blame for sell-off, says Cboe
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 22, 2023
Zero-day options not to blame for sell-off, says Cboe

Exchange says hedging activity more likely to be a stabilizer.