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Top 3 wholesalers to account for almost half of advisor assets by 2027
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 25, 2023
Top 3 wholesalers to account for almost half of advisor assets by 2027

Wholesalers need to work hard to cultivate strong relationships as the market becomes increasingly competitive.

Jackson Hole conference begins, here's what's expected
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 25, 2023
Jackson Hole conference begins, here's what's expected

The annual gathering of economic minds has some tough questions to consider.

What is R* and why does it matter to bond traders?
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 25, 2023
What is R* and why does it matter to bond traders?

The interest rate metric is a key topic of discussion ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium.

Trouble ahead for tech stocks that even AI can't fix
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 25, 2023
Trouble ahead for tech stocks that even AI can't fix

BofA strategists warn of more challenging times ahead for outperforming sector.

Finra ‘looks forward’ to defending enforcement authority in court
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 24, 2023
Finra ‘looks forward’ to defending enforcement authority in court

A brokerage and a rep, both targets of Finra disciplinary actions, have filed suits questioning the regulator’s constitutionality.

Helping clients be more realistic about their investing horizon
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 24, 2023
Helping clients be more realistic about their investing horizon

How one Summit Financial advisor plans to use Pontera to manage clients' held-away assets.

LPL to gain Prudential's $50B wealth management business
RIAS AUG 24, 2023
LPL to gain Prudential's $50B wealth management business

LPL has been picking up steam in working as a back-office platform for banks, credit unions and insurance companies.

BlackRock backs fewer proposals on climate, social issues
ESG AUG 24, 2023
BlackRock backs fewer proposals on climate, social issues

The fund company supported almost 7% of proposals in the 12 months ended in June, down from 22% in the year-earlier period.

Schwab: Traders shake off recession fears with more optimistic sentiment
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 24, 2023
Schwab: Traders shake off recession fears with more optimistic sentiment

But survey reveals that traders are split on whether now is a good time to invest.

Apollo faces shareholder lawsuit over nine-figure executive tax payout
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 24, 2023
Apollo faces shareholder lawsuit over nine-figure executive tax payout

Asset manager under fire as it tries to repair post Epstein damage.

Social Security benefits won't be enough for retirement, most believe
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 24, 2023
Social Security benefits won't be enough for retirement, most believe

Concern is rising among pre-retirees and younger, but more are getting professional help.

Judge orders $500K royalties must go to R. Kelly victims
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 24, 2023
Judge orders $500K royalties must go to R. Kelly victims

The disgraced singer is serving a 30 year jail sentence.

Four major banks settle stock-lending suit
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 23, 2023
Four major banks settle stock-lending suit

Pension funds led by the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System brought an antitrust action related to the banks' control of the market for stock loans used for hedging and short selling.

Advisors must document annual compliance review in writing under new SEC rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 23, 2023
Advisors must document annual compliance review in writing under new SEC rule

The provision was buried on page 302 of a rule focused on private-fund advisors. The SEC also reopened the comment period on its advisor custody proposal.

SEC adopts rules to boost oversight of private-fund advisors
RIAS AUG 23, 2023
SEC adopts rules to boost oversight of private-fund advisors

Quarterly reporting and an annual audit 'could eat into returns and be borne by investors.'

Single-bond ETF manager goes against current by asking SEC for mutual fund share class
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 23, 2023
Single-bond ETF manager goes against current by asking SEC for mutual fund share class

There has been a trend away from mutual funds toward ETFs, but not in the 401(k) world, and fund provider F/m Investments sees that an opportunity.

David Canter stepping down as president of Bluespring
RIAS AUG 23, 2023
David Canter stepping down as president of Bluespring

Canter joined Bluespring only a year ago after spending nearly 13 years at Fidelity Investments.

LPL continues strong recruiting from Securities America in 2023
BROKER DEALERS AUG 23, 2023
LPL continues strong recruiting from Securities America in 2023

LPL, Osaic and Cetera Financial Group are all 'fighting amongst themselves' to lure advisors, one recruiter notes.

Charles Schwab and billionaire ex-Franklin Resources CEO in clam shack scrap
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 23, 2023
Charles Schwab and billionaire ex-Franklin Resources CEO in clam shack scrap

What happens when one financial titan wants beer with clams and another doesn’t?

To be or not to be like Buffett: Financial advisors weigh in
EQUITIES AUG 23, 2023
To be or not to be like Buffett: Financial advisors weigh in

Do as the Oracle of Omaha says, not as he does — that’s what advisors tend to believe when it comes to Warren Buffett.