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Dollar slumps to 15-month low as risk-on mood continues
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2023
Dollar slumps to 15-month low as risk-on mood continues

Markets sense rates and recession are less of a threat

Pimco to boost hiring for push into private credit
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2023
Pimco to boost hiring for push into private credit

The investment manager has been growing its overall alternative assets focus

Gen X on shaky ground for retirement, with 40% having saved nothing
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2023
Gen X on shaky ground for retirement, with 40% having saved nothing

The median retirement account balance among Gen Xers is just $10,000, NIRS found.

2024 COLA estimate increases despite slowing inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2023
2024 COLA estimate increases despite slowing inflation

The Senior Citizens League increased its estimate for the 2024 cost of living adjustment to 3%.

Wells Fargo loses $145 million advisor to LPL
BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2023
Wells Fargo loses $145 million advisor to LPL

Broomall, Pennsylvania-based David W. Rodgers moves for “breadth and depth of services.”

SEC seeks to raise capital requirements for brokers holding substantial customer funds
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 12, 2023
SEC seeks to raise capital requirements for brokers holding substantial customer funds

The proposed rule would require certain brokerages to compute the net cash they owe customers and other B-Ds on a daily, rather than weekly, basis.

After years going solo, Edward Jones advisors now sharing offices
BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2023
After years going solo, Edward Jones advisors now sharing offices

A year after the firm's decision to give advisors more flexibility, 700 Edward Jones financial advisors, or more than 3%, now work in combined offices.

JPMorgan Chase announces layoffs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 12, 2023
JPMorgan Chase announces layoffs

Meanwhile, the firm chases Silicon Valley Bank business by hiring overseas.

Financial advisors expect latest inflation data to cool Fed's jets
RIAS JUL 12, 2023
Financial advisors expect latest inflation data to cool Fed's jets

With inflation at its lowest level since March 2021, advisors are hoping the Fed can stop raising interest rates.

SEC overhauls money-market fund rules to thwart rapid outflows
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 12, 2023
SEC overhauls money-market fund rules to thwart rapid outflows

The regulator won't require 'swing pricing' for money funds after fierce pushback from the industry.

Why people are reluctant to hire an advisor
OPINION JUL 12, 2023
Why people are reluctant to hire an advisor

Studies have shown that most people will benefit from an advisor's assistance, realizing a 4%-plus increase in their yearly return, even after fees.

Considering an equity ownership structure? Here are 4 questions to consider
OPINION JUL 12, 2023
Considering an equity ownership structure? Here are 4 questions to consider

Offering employees an ownership stake can give you a valuable tool to attract and retain great people, and it often makes internal succession much easier.

Captrust acquires $2.3 billion Southern Wealth Management for fifth deal this year
RIAS JUL 12, 2023
Captrust acquires $2.3 billion Southern Wealth Management for fifth deal this year

This marks the third Texas acquisition this year for Captrust, which now has 69 deals on the books.

Is the inflation crisis over?
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 12, 2023
Is the inflation crisis over?

Latest Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI figures defy expectations as housing, insurance power ahead.

Allworth Financial adds $260M father-daughter RIA firm to fast-growing footprint
RIAS JUL 12, 2023
Allworth Financial adds $260M father-daughter RIA firm to fast-growing footprint

With women controlling an increasing share of wealth, the addition of another female partner-advisor is important for Allworth

US inflation expectations boost stocks ahead of data
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 12, 2023
US inflation expectations boost stocks ahead of data

Bond yields and the greenback have eased on hopes of slowing price rises.

Money market funds to avoid new 'swing pricing' rules
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 12, 2023
Money market funds to avoid new 'swing pricing' rules

The SEC is due to finalize its rules Wednesday with Wall Street now expecting a victory on a key component.

$100 million bond aims to rid Miami Beach of spring break rep
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 12, 2023
$100 million bond aims to rid Miami Beach of spring break rep

The city is hoping investors will back its plans to boost cultural projects such as ballet and art museums

Verizon 401(k) lawsuit settles for $30 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2023
Verizon 401(k) lawsuit settles for $30 million

The settlement sends an uncomfortable message to retirement plan advisors and other fiduciaries, an observer says.

Aretha Franklin's estate planning deserves no respect
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2023
Aretha Franklin's estate planning deserves no respect

Hot on the heels of the Presley family’s document drama, a similar quarrel was decided this week in court regarding the last wishes of Aretha Franklin, who died in 2018.