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Retirement provider Ascensus taps Good as new president
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2023
Retirement provider Ascensus taps Good as new president

Nick Good takes over the role from Ascensus CEO and Chair David Musto, who will now devote more of his time to overall leadership of the organization.

JPMorgan's Dimon takes a swipe at Bidenomics as 'political' interference
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2023
JPMorgan's Dimon takes a swipe at Bidenomics as 'political' interference

The outspoken banking chief also says the government’s $5 trillion stimulus program is fueling inflation.

Charles Schwab announces TD Ameritrade data breach
FINTECH JUL 14, 2023
Charles Schwab announces TD Ameritrade data breach

Tens of thousands of clients could have been affected by huge attack resulting from vulnerabilities found in MOVEit file transfer software.

What's keeping investment firm compliance officers awake at night?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 14, 2023
What's keeping investment firm compliance officers awake at night?

The Investment Adviser Association reveals the results of its 2023 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey.

Hightower Advisors gains HNW tax advantage through strategic investment
TAX JUL 14, 2023
Hightower Advisors gains HNW tax advantage through strategic investment

The deal will enhance the Chicago-based firm's tax advisory services for high-net-worth and business clients.

Equities have performed their best since March this week
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2023
Equities have performed their best since March this week

Despite a pause in the rally Friday, stocks are on course for a strong week

Fed's Waller calls for two more rate hikes likely by year-end
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2023
Fed's Waller calls for two more rate hikes likely by year-end

The Fed chair says increasing by another 50 basis points will be necessary to bring inflation down to the central bank’s target

Equities rally does not signal end of risk, warns Goldman Sachs
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2023
Equities rally does not signal end of risk, warns Goldman Sachs

The bank's strategists say risk of recession, rates, and central bank surprises all remain elevated

Credit Suisse bleeds bankers, UBS saves on payouts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 14, 2023
Credit Suisse bleeds bankers, UBS saves on payouts

Rivals have poached dozens of senior Credit Suisse investment bankers in recent months, reducing the need for big redundancy packages for UBS.

Gensler's SEC crypto clampdown hits legal speed bump
ALTERNATIVES JUL 14, 2023
Gensler's SEC crypto clampdown hits legal speed bump

A U.S. District Court judge pushes back against the SEC's attempt to regulate Ripple XRP token.

Saving for college hurts retirement for nearly 60%, survey says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2023
Saving for college hurts retirement for nearly 60%, survey says

A new rule for 529-to-IRA rollovers could help those who have both retirement and college savings goals.

Future of Thrivent Advisor Network in question after Armitage exit
RIAS JUL 13, 2023
Future of Thrivent Advisor Network in question after Armitage exit

Top exec says firm changed direction as platform posed too much competition for its legacy insurance side.

SEC charges former broker with ripping off elderly, disabled clients
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 13, 2023
SEC charges former broker with ripping off elderly, disabled clients

Joseph Michael Todd of Florida stole at least $3 million from 20 customers, according to the regulator.

Closing broker-dealer's financials 'were horrible'
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 13, 2023
Closing broker-dealer's financials 'were horrible'

Arizona-based Arque Capital Ltd. sold bonds issued by bankrupt GWG Holdings Inc.

Warnings from financial advisors grow with Mega Millions jackpot
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2023
Warnings from financial advisors grow with Mega Millions jackpot

With the pool for Friday’s draw having grown to an estimated $560 million, advisors urge anyone experiencing a windfall to proceed cautiously.

Former Celsius CEO charged with fraud in latest DOJ crypto case
ALTERNATIVES JUL 13, 2023
Former Celsius CEO charged with fraud in latest DOJ crypto case

The SEC, the CFTC and the FTC also filed lawsuits against Alex Mashinsky and his crypto lending company.

Financial planner guilty of tax fraud on behalf of clients
TAX JUL 13, 2023
Financial planner guilty of tax fraud on behalf of clients

Charities, shell companies and tax evasion schemes leave a Cleveland advisor in hot water.

House kicks off 'ESG month' with heated hearing
ESG JUL 13, 2023
House kicks off 'ESG month' with heated hearing

The House Financial Services Committee heard testimony on 18 bills that would curtail SEC efforts or otherwise restrict ESG considerations.

Got less than $680,000 to invest? Morgan Stanley doesn’t want your business
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 13, 2023
Got less than $680,000 to invest? Morgan Stanley doesn’t want your business

The big wealth manager palms off 'low value' clients in Australia.

High-net-worth clients may be easy to get and just as easy to lose, study reveals
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2023
High-net-worth clients may be easy to get and just as easy to lose, study reveals

Due diligence may not be the top priority when wealthy clients seek a financial advisor, but such clients can also be quick to switch.