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Morgan Stanley deepens strategic alliance with MUFG
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2023
Morgan Stanley deepens strategic alliance with MUFG

The two firms will integrate some operations and some employees will move firms as the partners shore up operations for the long term.

ESG litmus test intensifies as 2024 elections loom
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
ESG litmus test intensifies as 2024 elections loom

A campaign against the use of ESG factors to manage assets for public workers has snowballed; the issue has also been a focus in Congress.

Gensler says AI holds promise, peril for financial advice
FINTECH JUL 17, 2023
Gensler says AI holds promise, peril for financial advice

The SEC chair calls AI 'the most transformative technology of our time,' but emphasizes the agency's focus on fraud.

Clarence Thomas, Taylor Swift and that gift your client was nice enough to send
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2023
Clarence Thomas, Taylor Swift and that gift your client was nice enough to send

Finra's rules on gifts exist as a line in the sand between right and wrong, but advisors should know what is appropriate to give or receive.

IRS provides limited RMD relief
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
IRS provides limited RMD relief

After the SECURE 2.0 Act's new rules resulted in confusion, the IRS issues notice providing relief on required minimum distributions.

Stifel advisor facing $23.5 million in investor claims over structured notes
ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2023
Stifel advisor facing $23.5 million in investor claims over structured notes

The Miami Beach, Florida-based advisor, Chuck Roberts, is a 33-year industry veteran and has worked at Stifel since 2016.

401(k)s need private equity and real estate, study says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
401(k)s need private equity and real estate, study says

If plans can address liquidity and valuation concerns, they could benefit from higher returns, Georgetown CRI found.

Pathstone tops $100 billion with latest acquisition
RIAS JUL 17, 2023
Pathstone tops $100 billion with latest acquisition

The New Jersey-based mega RIA is adding $17 billion by buying Veritable from Affiliated Managers Group.

How to save your clients' 'Benjamins'
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
How to save your clients' 'Benjamins'

With several major provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act due to sunset by the end of 2025, advisors should be talking to clients about their tax-deferred savings.

Exec charged over JPMorgan fraud case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 17, 2023
Exec charged over JPMorgan fraud case

$175 million sale snares another defendant with charges of securities fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy.

China disappoints but Wall Street banks should delight
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2023
China disappoints but Wall Street banks should delight

Investors are awaiting US big banks' earnings which have benefitted from rising rates.

Investors want Musk to focus on Tesla as EV competition grows
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2023
Investors want Musk to focus on Tesla as EV competition grows

The eccentric billionaire is seen a risk to Tesla's share price as he often appears focused elsewhere.

Advisors pulled out of equities, increased exposure to alts in 2022
ALTERNATIVES JUL 14, 2023
Advisors pulled out of equities, increased exposure to alts in 2022

Just because alts have been democratized doesn’t mean they're a fit for everyone, advisor warns.

Biden unveils new student debt forgiveness plan  
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 14, 2023
Biden unveils new student debt forgiveness plan  

After being shot down by the Supreme Court, the administration has unveiled a revamped plan that could benefit more than 800,000 borrowers.

Brokerages want speedy SEC review of Finra remote supervision proposals
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 14, 2023
Brokerages want speedy SEC review of Finra remote supervision proposals

Temporary relief from onsite inspections runs out at the end of this year, so firms are hoping the SEC moves quickly on the proposals.

DFA request for ETF share classes marks tipping point for legacy fund companies
RIAS JUL 14, 2023
DFA request for ETF share classes marks tipping point for legacy fund companies

The $614 billion asset manager is applying a full-court press to take advantage of an expired Vanguard patent.

How to keep junior advisors from washing out before they get started
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 14, 2023
How to keep junior advisors from washing out before they get started

Wealth management firm explains how it bucked the trend with a 90% retention rate.

Rising assets, rates stabilize wealth management at Wells Fargo
WIREHOUSES JUL 14, 2023
Rising assets, rates stabilize wealth management at Wells Fargo

Along with net interest income, the bank’s total client assets also grew.

Wells Fargo shares jump after Q2 results exceed estimates
WIREHOUSES JUL 14, 2023
Wells Fargo shares jump after Q2 results exceed estimates

Bank's net interest income soars on back of Fed rate hikes.

JPMorgan posts record revenue on interest rates, First Republic deal
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2023
JPMorgan posts record revenue on interest rates, First Republic deal

The firm's $41.3 billion in revenue beat analysts' expectations, fueled by $21.8 billion in net interest income as well as a $2.7 billion gain on its purchase of First Republic.