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Mobile apps push wealthtech funding to record highs
FINTECH JAN 25, 2022
Mobile apps push wealthtech funding to record highs

The first quarter alone in 2021 netted $6 billion in new wealthtech funding, which accounted for 41% of the total investments raised last year, according to the most recent data from CB Insights.

Gensler warns financial industry not to push into regulatory gray areas
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 25, 2022
Gensler warns financial industry not to push into regulatory gray areas

In a recent public appearance, the SEC chair addressed so-called 'regulation by enforcement' without mentioning it by name.

Fidelity launches new compliance business line Saifr
FINTECH JAN 24, 2022
Fidelity launches new compliance business line Saifr

The technology lets artificial intelligence do the monotonous tasks of compliance reviews, allowing marketers and compliance teams to focus on the more complex details.

Merrill fires Connecticut adviser after uproar at smoothie shop
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 24, 2022
Merrill fires Connecticut adviser after uproar at smoothie shop

The adviser, James Iannazzo, went on a tirade over the weekend after his son had an allergic reaction to a drink.

Pending SEC proposal targets advisers’ cyber ‘hygiene’
FINTECH JAN 24, 2022
Pending SEC proposal targets advisers’ cyber ‘hygiene’

A pending proposal would be designed to enhance cybersecurity preparedness and incident reporting.

Morgan Stanley lifts CEO James Gorman’s pay 6% to $35 million
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 24, 2022
Morgan Stanley lifts CEO James Gorman’s pay 6% to $35 million

Wall Street giant sets another high mark for profit in 2021.

Top-earning CEOs at broker-dealers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 22, 2022
Top-earning CEOs at broker-dealers

Chief executives at leading brokerage and advisory firms are earning more money than ever. Here are the 2021 compensation numbers for some of the most notable executives.

BofA revamps wealth management product teams
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 21, 2022
BofA revamps wealth management product teams

The moves in product teams increase the responsibilities of Andy Sieg, the president of Merrill Lynch, and Katy Knox, president of BofA's private bank.

Why JPMorgan is spending $12 billion on tech
FINTECH JAN 21, 2022
Why JPMorgan is spending $12 billion on tech

The 26% boost in the bank's 2021 tech spending covers not just software development, but investments in data and analytics, artificial intelligence and physical aspects such as data centers.

With $84 trillion wealth transfer coming, advisers should be licking their chops
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 21, 2022
With $84 trillion wealth transfer coming, advisers should be licking their chops

Cerulli research shows mountains of wealth will be looking for a home over the next 20 years.

Franklin Templeton hires ESG exec from Calpers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 20, 2022
Franklin Templeton hires ESG exec from Calpers

Anne Simpson developed and executed the sustainability investment strategy for the giant California pension plan.

Finra fines Credit Suisse $9 million for losing control of client securities
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 20, 2022
Finra fines Credit Suisse $9 million for losing control of client securities

The broker-dealer self-regulator also punished the firm for inaccurate and omitted conflict disclosures in research reports.

Verity launches tool for 403(b) market
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 20, 2022
Verity launches tool for 403(b) market

Vynntana allows for collaboration among stakeholders.

How $33 billion fintech Revolut is taking on free stock trades
FINTECH JAN 20, 2022
How $33 billion fintech Revolut is taking on free stock trades

The London-based fintech received approval to become a licensed broker-dealer in the U.S. in June and is building an investing and savings app to manage all of its clients' finances under one roof.

BNY Mellon sees potential for digital asset revenue in 2023
ALTERNATIVES JAN 20, 2022
BNY Mellon sees potential for digital asset revenue in 2023

Firm is waiting for clarity on ETF rules, CFO Portney says.

After record 2021, Captrust is focused on wealth management deals
RIAS JAN 19, 2022
After record 2021, Captrust is focused on wealth management deals

Eight of the 11 acquisitions Captrust did last year involved wealth management firms, a trend that Rush Benton says will continue.

It's raining records at Merrill Lynch
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 19, 2022
It's raining records at Merrill Lynch

Merrill Lynch, an industry bellwether, reports a host of new highs in 2021, ranging from revenue to assets and net new ultra-high-net-worth clients.

AdvisorEngine updates, rebrands Junxure CRM platform
FINTECH JAN 19, 2022
AdvisorEngine updates, rebrands Junxure CRM platform

The announcement is the culmination of a multiyear initiative to modernize Junxure after its acquisition in 2018. The upgraded system will continue to be offered as a stand-alone product, priced per user.

Ponzi fraudster sentenced to 17½ years
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 19, 2022
Ponzi fraudster sentenced to 17½ years

Ex-broker Perry Santillo also must pay $103 million in restitution.

Facet Wealth lands $100 million in funding
FINTECH JAN 19, 2022
Facet Wealth lands $100 million in funding

The financial planning fintech will use the latest injection of capital to invest in its technology and product suite to upgrade its client experience.