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SEC enforcer quotes Taylor Swift in concern over private markets
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2024
SEC enforcer quotes Taylor Swift in concern over private markets

Andrew Dean says valuation risks are a 'core issue' for regulators.

Blackstone's Schwartzman says recession will be avoided
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2024
Blackstone's Schwartzman says recession will be avoided

Whoever wins the election will guide US to growth, says firm's CEO.

Tesla earnings due but set to disappoint
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 23, 2024
Tesla earnings due but set to disappoint

Profits expected to decline contrary to Magnificent Seven peers.

Student debt a major stressor for US workers
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2024
Student debt a major stressor for US workers

New research finds nine-tenths of public and private workers with student loans consider it problematic, with over 44 percent saying it's a major problem.

Investors' faith in financial plans is growing
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 22, 2024
Investors' faith in financial plans is growing

Increased demand for financial plans follows market volatility and growing array of complex investment vehicles, Cerulli says.

Arizona strips license rep who 'fraudulently sold' GPB private placements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 22, 2024
Arizona strips license rep who 'fraudulently sold' GPB private placements

Finra suspended the broker, Luke Johnson, earlier this year.

JPMorgan sues ex-advisor over alleged client poaching
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2024
JPMorgan sues ex-advisor over alleged client poaching

The defector to Wells Fargo's attempts to solicit former clients worth more than $250M violate his post-employment agreement with the Wall Street giant, lawsuit argues.

Jackson gives a new spin on its investment-focused VAs, with guaranteed account balance option
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 22, 2024
Jackson gives a new spin on its investment-focused VAs, with guaranteed account balance option

In a nod to sales trends that favor protection-focused annuities, the company has added a guaranteed minimum account balance rider for its Elite Access variable annuities.

NAIFA bolsters support for advisor members with Practice Intel tie-up
FINTECH OCT 22, 2024
NAIFA bolsters support for advisor members with Practice Intel tie-up

The association's new strategic partnership aims to help growth-focused advisors with access to a data-based performance improvement platform.

Baird welcomes two wealth teams in Tennessee expansion
ADVISOR MOVES OCT 22, 2024
Baird welcomes two wealth teams in Tennessee expansion

The employee-owned firm's latest additions from B. Riley and J. Montgomery Scott add $580M in assets to its wealth division.

PE-backed CW Advisors taps Jennifer DeSisto as CIO
RIAS OCT 22, 2024
PE-backed CW Advisors taps Jennifer DeSisto as CIO

The firm's new C-suite hire with over 25 years of experience will help enhance the $10B Boston RIA's investment platform.

New York investment advisor fined $4M for breaking its own criteria
ESG OCT 22, 2024
New York investment advisor fined $4M for breaking its own criteria

SEC charged the firm with making misstatements and compliance failures.

Holiday travel plans impacted by inflation for most people, survey reveals
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2024
Holiday travel plans impacted by inflation for most people, survey reveals

But most people will take on extra debt to pay for their travel.

S&P exposure is at levels that sparked 10% drop in past, warns Citi
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2024
S&P exposure is at levels that sparked 10% drop in past, warns Citi

Strategists says long position on futures are 'particularly extended.'

No reason to halt rate cuts, says San Francisco Fed's Daly
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2024
No reason to halt rate cuts, says San Francisco Fed's Daly

Weaker labor market is compelling reason for view.

US banks face greater competition as CFPB finalizes open banking rule
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2024
US banks face greater competition as CFPB finalizes open banking rule

Easier sharing of financial data should lower costs for consumers.

Stripe to acquire stablecoin startup in $1.1B deal
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 22, 2024
Stripe to acquire stablecoin startup in $1.1B deal

Payments firm plans to build world class platform.

Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO
BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2024
Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO

The broker-dealer giant's board finalized Steinmeier's chief executive appointment while elevating Matt Audette to president role.

Hightower to become majority owner of $1.66T firm NEPC
RIAS OCT 21, 2024
Hightower to become majority owner of $1.66T firm NEPC

The leading RIA's combination with the Boston-based OCIO giant is projected to represent $1.8T in AUA and $258B in AUM.

'You broke my heart': Accountant allegedly swindled Pacino out of $50M
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2024
'You broke my heart': Accountant allegedly swindled Pacino out of $50M

Entertainment niche advisor says key to clients not becoming victims of fraud is the "separation of church and state."