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SEC report on RIA mandatory arbitration leaves many questions about potential investor harm
RIAS JUN 29, 2023
SEC report on RIA mandatory arbitration leaves many questions about potential investor harm

The report says more than half of investment advisors force their clients to go to arbitration to settle disputes, but it doesn't put a number on RIA arbitration cases or the costs for claimants.

Fidelity to convert $13 billion of mutual funds into ETFs
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 29, 2023
Fidelity to convert $13 billion of mutual funds into ETFs

The shift from mutual funds to exchange-traded funds has affected almost $100 billion in assets, as investors opt for lower-cost, tax-efficient ETFs over mutual funds.

LPL snaps up advisor team managing $375 million in assets
BROKER DEALERS JUN 28, 2023
LPL snaps up advisor team managing $375 million in assets

Desire for more independence, time with clients lead Indiana team to switch from Cetera.

InvestmentNews announces major new investment, growth initiative
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 28, 2023
InvestmentNews announces major new investment, growth initiative

Big growth plans ahead as IN adds more staff, eyes international expansion.

NAPFA OKs membership for advisors with trailing commissions 
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 28, 2023
NAPFA OKs membership for advisors with trailing commissions 

If advisors receive $2,500 or less in commissions and donate the proceeds to charity, they can join the fee-only organization.

How to keep your clients from retiring more than once
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2023
How to keep your clients from retiring more than once

Mike Lynch of Hartford Funds talks about the factors that can cause a retiree to return to the workforce.

Finra sues smoothie-throwing broker for ducking cash reporting rules
WIREHOUSES JUN 28, 2023
Finra sues smoothie-throwing broker for ducking cash reporting rules

James Iannazzo made cash transactions totaling close to $846,000 to avoid detection, the regulator alleges.

UBS plans to cut over half of Credit Suisse employees
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2023
UBS plans to cut over half of Credit Suisse employees

Banks, traders and support staff in Credit Suisse's investment bank in London, New York and some parts of Asia are expected to bear the brunt of the cuts.

Does academic research about higher rates overlook regular Americans?
OPINION JUN 27, 2023
Does academic research about higher rates overlook regular Americans?

While our economy is built on individuals building new businesses, that requires access to capital, which will be out of reach for many as a result of higher rates. Home equity could provide a solution.

Campaign against ESG isn't dissuading asset managers
ESG JUN 27, 2023
Campaign against ESG isn't dissuading asset managers

Regulatory changes, social pressure and demand from clients are keeping fund companies focused on ESG, according to a survey.

Procyon Partners adds two advisors managing $600 million
RIAS JUN 27, 2023
Procyon Partners adds two advisors managing $600 million

Frank McKiernan and Jerry Sneed are joining Procyon, a Dynasty Financial network firm, from Baker Tilly Wealth Management.

ESG investors get set of global reporting standards
ESG JUN 27, 2023
ESG investors get set of global reporting standards

The voluntary framework published by the International Sustainability Standards Board paves the way for companies across jurisdictions to report uniform climate and sustainability information.

Your 2023 summer reading list
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 27, 2023
Your 2023 summer reading list

Take a look at the books your colleagues are reading this summer, both for business and for pleasure.

RIA valuations are up but hitting a plateau: Fidelity
RIAS JUN 27, 2023
RIA valuations are up but hitting a plateau: Fidelity

Owners of RIAs want higher prices for their firms now than they did between 2017 and 2019, the last time Fidelity did this study.

GOP battle plan on ESG focuses on proxies, SEC and asset managers
ESG JUN 26, 2023
GOP battle plan on ESG focuses on proxies, SEC and asset managers

The list of priorities put together by the House Committee on Financial Services' ESG working group shows where a Republican administration might be headed.

Time is running out to avoid cuts to Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2023
Time is running out to avoid cuts to Social Security benefits

House conservatives recently recommended raising the retirement age to receive full benefits to 69, a proposal that put the spotlight back on the thorny problem of the program's solvency.

Harry Markowitz, Nobel Prize-winning economist, dies at 95 
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 26, 2023
Harry Markowitz, Nobel Prize-winning economist, dies at 95 

Markowitz was best known as the father of modern portfolio theory, which he introduced in 1952.

House Republicans seek to kill SEC climate, mutual fund, custody proposals
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 26, 2023
House Republicans seek to kill SEC climate, mutual fund, custody proposals

The riders attached to a House bill funding the agency will meet resistance in the Democratic-majority Senate.

Not enough rookie advisors to go around, Cerulli says
RIAS JUN 26, 2023
Not enough rookie advisors to go around, Cerulli says

Financial advisor head count grew by just 2,579 advisors in 2022, while the failure rate among rookie advisors was more than 72%, according to a Cerulli study.

Edward Jones quartet in Wisconsin jumps to LPL
BROKER DEALERS JUN 26, 2023
Edward Jones quartet in Wisconsin jumps to LPL

The four advisors control $400 million in client assets and their Elkhorn-based firm is called Omnia Wealth Group.