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Finra moves toward hybrid arbitration hearings
FINTECH NOV 16, 2021
Finra moves toward hybrid arbitration hearings

The regulator is considering how to utilize in-person and remote participation to capture 'the best of both worlds,' CEO Robert W. Cook said.

Bonuses booming this year on Wall Street
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 16, 2021
Bonuses booming this year on Wall Street

Financial advisers typically don't receive end-of-the-year bonuses. But that doesn't mean others in the broader financial services industry won't see a bumper year.

The ‘finfluencer’ takeover of digital marketing
FINTECH NOV 16, 2021
The ‘finfluencer’ takeover of digital marketing

A new cohort of social media influencers is taking its knowledge and expertise into the financial realm, breathing new life into stodgy prospecting campaigns that have largely relied on blog posts and dinner seminars.

Third Bitcoin futures ETF launches
ALTERNATIVES NOV 16, 2021
Third Bitcoin futures ETF launches

The VanEck Bitcoin Strategy ETF began trading after a multiweek wait, and days after the SEC rejected the firm's proposal for an ETF that would hold Bitcoin directly.

KKR invests in RIA Beacon Pointe
RIAS NOV 16, 2021
KKR invests in RIA Beacon Pointe

The woman-led management team retains a majority stake in the firm, while investor Abry Partners is exiting.

Goldman's RIA unit licenses BondNav platform
FINTECH NOV 15, 2021
Goldman's RIA unit licenses BondNav platform

The firm is also taking an equity stake in BondNav's operator, InspereX.

Tips for developing a cybersecurity plan for your firm
OPINION NOV 15, 2021
Tips for developing a cybersecurity plan for your firm

As cybercriminals become bolder and more sophisticated in their efforts to hack into networks, it's more important than ever for your firm to have a comprehensive plan to protect its data.

LPL nabs $745 million Wells Fargo Advisors team
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 15, 2021
LPL nabs $745 million Wells Fargo Advisors team

Winget Benton Wealth Management is comprised of advisers Al Winget, Rob Benton and Andrew Robson. The advisers are moving to LPL's recently launched employee adviser channel.

Want to improve your acquisition success rate?
OPINION NOV 15, 2021
Want to improve your acquisition success rate?

Successful advisory firms can act swiftly when an opportunity arises because they've already taken steps to position themselves to do so.

The 'Great Resignation' is for advisers, too
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 15, 2021
The 'Great Resignation' is for advisers, too

Amid the massive pandemic exodus, advisers have been guiding clients through career changes or early exits from the workforce. But some advisers have also been striking out on their own.

Future challenges for the advice business
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 15, 2021
Future challenges for the advice business

Seven industry notables offer their views on what the financial advice business will look like in coming years.

Adviser recruiting stays cold while breakaway RIAs heat up
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 15, 2021
Adviser recruiting stays cold while breakaway RIAs heat up

The prevailing trend of advisers going independent has only gathered steam, according to third-quarter Advisers on the Move data.

More brokers in hot water over bad Covid-19 loans
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 12, 2021
More brokers in hot water over bad Covid-19 loans

Finra said at the start of the year it was looking into possible violations by registered representatives who applied for coronavirus-relief loans.

FP Alpha launches planning-led prospecting tool
FINTECH NOV 12, 2021
FP Alpha launches planning-led prospecting tool

The tool, Prospect Accelerator, covers areas including tax, estate and insurance opportunities.

Yieldstreet opens art fund
ALTERNATIVES NOV 12, 2021
Yieldstreet opens art fund

The alternative investments platform has funded more than $2.4 billion in investments across a range of asset classes since its founding in 2015.

Military vets best served by those who have served
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 11, 2021
Military vets best served by those who have served

In the ultimate niche advisory strategy, veterans are stepping in to help current and former members of the military navigate the nuanced world of financial planning.

LPL names three to its Advisor Inclusion Council
BROKER DEALERS NOV 10, 2021
LPL names three to its Advisor Inclusion Council

Sam Cone, Jessica McNamee and Grace Yung are joining the group, whose members have diverse backgrounds and specialties.

SEC exam sweep shows advisers overcharging clients
FINTECH NOV 10, 2021
SEC exam sweep shows advisers overcharging clients

In a separate exam sweep, the SEC found that robo-advisers weren't acting in clients' best interests and were misleading in their advertising.

UK crypto trader Nexo buys piece of Brooklyn B-D
ALTERNATIVES NOV 10, 2021
UK crypto trader Nexo buys piece of Brooklyn B-D

The terms of Nexo's deal for a stake in Texture Capital Holdings were not disclosed.

3 Secrets to Sustaining Growth, Revealed by Top-Performing Advisory Firms
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 10, 2021
3 Secrets to Sustaining Growth, Revealed by Top-Performing Advisory Firms

Despite 2020’s multi-faceted disruption, many advisory firms managed to deliver strong revenue growth and profitability. However, a select group of firms significantly outperformed peers in these areas and others – by driving three key strategies.