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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 17, 2021
Outstanding Practices: RBC Wealth Management – U.S.

Five years ago, a new leadership team decided to focus on recruiting and retaining diverse employees and supporting diverse communities. The firm concentrated on two areas: increasing the number of women financial advisers and increasing racial and ethnic diversity.

JPMorgan Chase to buy UK robo-adviser Nutmeg
FINTECH JUN 17, 2021
JPMorgan Chase to buy UK robo-adviser Nutmeg

The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals, is meant to complement the launch of Chase as a digital bank in the UK later this year. Nutmeg manages more than $4.9 billion in assets.

Bitwise to double staff after $70 million funding
FINTECH JUN 16, 2021
Bitwise to double staff after $70 million funding

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley said the firm is prioritizing hiring to provide client service, education and analyst relationships to advisers.

Crown Capital prepares for $1.38 million SEC penalty
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 16, 2021
Crown Capital prepares for $1.38 million SEC penalty

The broker-dealer is potentially facing a penalty from the Securities and Exchange Commission due to sales of high-fee mutual funds. The regulator launched its Share Class Selection Disclosure Initiative in February 2018.

Women dissatisfied with retirement industry’s work-life balance
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2021
Women dissatisfied with retirement industry’s work-life balance

The survey also finds sense among women that their compensation has not kept pace with their experience and responsibilities.

3 ways to start conversations with prospects
OPINION JUN 16, 2021
3 ways to start conversations with prospects

Open rates and click-through metrics can provide unique insight into your prospects’ level of interest, but they can’t fully gauge the connection you’re starting to form.

Onramp Invest wants to offer crypto debit cards to clients
FINTECH JUN 15, 2021
Onramp Invest wants to offer crypto debit cards to clients

The goal is to turn the RIA space into community banks, giving RIAs the same access to banking tools as a wirehouse adviser, according to CEO Tyrone Ross.

Billion-dollar UBS team in Chicago suburbs goes indie
BROKER DEALERS JUN 15, 2021
Billion-dollar UBS team in Chicago suburbs goes indie

The six-adviser team, Puzzle Wealth Solutions, is affiliating with LPL Financial through OSJ Gladstone Wealth Partners.

Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley top execs say recruiting changes worked
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 15, 2021
Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley top execs say recruiting changes worked

Driving the recruiting overhaul at wirehouses over the past few years has been the tremendous expense of recruiting experienced financial advisers.

Addepar latest funding propels its $2.17 billion valuation
FINTECH JUN 15, 2021
Addepar latest funding propels its $2.17 billion valuation

Addepar, a software used by advisers to track how investment portfolios perform across asset classes, raised an additional $150 million from New York City-based hedge fund D1 Capital Partners.

Social engagement through the pandemic: What we learned
OPINION JUN 15, 2021
Social engagement through the pandemic: What we learned

As clients were bombarded with social media messaging during the pandemic, advisers cut through the clutter by taking a more strategic approach.

From Marines to Wall Street, this veteran defied the odds
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY JUN 15, 2021
From Marines to Wall Street, this veteran defied the odds

Mercedes Elias, the new co-CEO of AmeriVet Securities, approached her career on Wall Street much like her decade-long ascent through the Marine Corps.

Should the Fed be buying into the digital currency craze?
OPINION JUN 15, 2021
Should the Fed be buying into the digital currency craze?

Discussions on Capitol Hill go a long way to normalize and legitimize digital assets and a technology that could pave the way for sweeping change in the financial services industry.

Principal shuts down RobustWealth for advisers
FINTECH JUN 14, 2021
Principal shuts down RobustWealth for advisers

RobustWealth, which includes digital advice, goal-based investment tools and client onboarding, will stop servicing advisers in September.

SEC names new leader for unit that reviews SPACS, climate rules
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 14, 2021
SEC names new leader for unit that reviews SPACS, climate rules

Law professor Renee Jones will run the agency's division of corporation finance, making her the first Black woman to lead one of the SEC's four major divisions.

How to groom young talent
OPINION JUN 14, 2021
How to groom young talent

For eight years running, the InvestmentNews’ 40 Under 40 program has honored superstars, like SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw this year, as well as young professionals who are quietly building successful careers.

Why it’s important to question the consensus
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 14, 2021
Why it’s important to question the consensus

One consensus I’ve seen emerging is that reducing pandemic unemployment benefits will ease hiring challenges. It’s been hard to find nonpolitical counterpoints to this. But I did find one source that challenged this notion.

Duo managing $315 million at Wells moves to Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS JUN 11, 2021
Duo managing $315 million at Wells moves to Raymond James

Bobby Conville Jr. and Earl Smith are joining the firm's employee unit in Ruston, Louisiana.

State Street creates digital finance unit to support crypto assets
FINTECH JUN 11, 2021
State Street creates digital finance unit to support crypto assets

New capabilities of asset manager will include central bank digital currency, blockchain and tokens.

Morgan Stanley brings in ETrade executives
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 11, 2021
Morgan Stanley brings in ETrade executives

The investment bank is putting the finishing touches onto its $13 billion purchase of ETrade Financial, and has benefitted from ETrade’s direct, online access to a younger group of clients.