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SEC charges former Army financial counselor with Gold Star family frauds
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2023
SEC charges former Army financial counselor with Gold Star family frauds

The regulator alleges unauthorized trading for recommending inappropriate investments forbenefits including $50,000 of a minor child whose parent died on active duty.

Wealth Enhancement Group expands in Denver with Ryan Financial acquisition
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2023
Wealth Enhancement Group expands in Denver with Ryan Financial acquisition

The nationwide independent wealth manager has been busy expanding its footprint during recent months.

China data, US inflation stats in focus as new week starts
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2023
China data, US inflation stats in focus as new week starts

Equities are under pressure from economic indicators

Earnings won’t boost US equities, Morgan Stanley says
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2023
Earnings won’t boost US equities, Morgan Stanley says

Bearish strategist Michael Wilson says company forecasts will be more important this earnings season

Are EM bonds entering a rally?
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2023
Are EM bonds entering a rally?

Investors who have seen strong returns so far from riskier emerging markets are betting on a rally

Move over Shark Week, July is ESG Month
ESG JUL 07, 2023
Move over Shark Week, July is ESG Month

House Republicans have planned six hearings in their anti-ESG blitz, along with bill markups dedicated to the topic.

Millennial advisor carves a niche populated by her peers
RIAS JUL 07, 2023
Millennial advisor carves a niche populated by her peers

Emily Stead wants to be the advisor people think of when a younger person is facing a financial challenge.

Finra expels brokerage for Reg BI violations
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 07, 2023
Finra expels brokerage for Reg BI violations

Reps traded excessively in 110 customer accounts, racking up close to $4 million in commissions and trading costs.

House GOP members probe ESG policies at BlackRock, Vanguard
ESG JUL 07, 2023
House GOP members probe ESG policies at BlackRock, Vanguard

Republican lawmakers fired off letters to financial industry giants warning their efforts to combat climate change could violate antitrust law.

CUSO Financial Services tempts another credit union to switch from LPL
BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2023
CUSO Financial Services tempts another credit union to switch from LPL

Capital Credit Union is the fifth credit union in recent months to transition between the two wealth management networks.

Family-led $200M advisory team joins LPL from Kestra Financial
BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2023
Family-led $200M advisory team joins LPL from Kestra Financial

The father-and-sons team at New Jersey-based Sopher Financial Group’s value LPL as a ‘top of the tech curve’ wealth management firm

Mercer Global Advisors heads northeast for second acquisition of the week
RIAS JUL 07, 2023
Mercer Global Advisors heads northeast for second acquisition of the week

The deal adds Delaware-headquartered RIA Mallard Financial Partners, with $180 million in AUM, to Mercer’s growing footprint.

Markets brace for US jobs data as Fed hike looks more likely
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 07, 2023
Markets brace for US jobs data as Fed hike looks more likely

Stocks slipped around the world early Friday as anticipation of further tightening in the US intensified ahead of key stats

Wall Street banks back mega buyout financing deal for Worldpay
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 07, 2023
Wall Street banks back mega buyout financing deal for Worldpay

Private equity firm GTCR has agreed to buy a majority stake in the payment processor with $9.4 billion backing from lenders

Yellen calls on US, China to play nicely with economies
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 07, 2023
Yellen calls on US, China to play nicely with economies

The US Treasury Secretary has urged the world’s two largest economies to work within a fair set of rules despite tensions

What advisors need to tell clients traveling abroad this summer
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 06, 2023
What advisors need to tell clients traveling abroad this summer

Financial advisors nationwide are taking calls from clients asking about what they should have in place prior to international travel.

SEC set to release new rules for money-market funds
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 06, 2023
SEC set to release new rules for money-market funds

The agency plans to hold a meeting next Wednesday to finalize its changes, which could result in a clash with the $5.5 trillion industry.

Why Gen Zers say they'll need one-third of what boomers do in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2023
Why Gen Zers say they'll need one-third of what boomers do in retirement

Some clients have unrealistic expectations about retiring early while others are overly pessimistic, advisors say.

UBS ordered to pay investor $532,846 for overly risky portfolio
WIREHOUSES JUL 06, 2023
UBS ordered to pay investor $532,846 for overly risky portfolio

Lawyer claims award was a 'poor decision' and should have been bigger.

New mission for African American advisor trade group
RIAS JUL 06, 2023
New mission for African American advisor trade group

The Association of African American Financial Advisors is a 'sleeping giant trying to awaken,' says chair Christian Nwasike.