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Finra expels brokerage for Reg BI violations
NEWS 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.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
House GOP members probe ESG policies at BlackRock, Vanguard
NEWS 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.

By Bloomberg
CUSO Financial Services tempts another credit union to switch from LPL
NEWS 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.

By Steve Randall
Family-led $200M advisory team joins LPL from Kestra Financial
NEWS 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

By Steve Randall
Mercer Global Advisors heads northeast for second acquisition of the week
NEWS 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.

By Steve Randall
Markets brace for US jobs data as Fed hike looks more likely
NEWS 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

By Bloomberg
Wall Street banks back mega buyout financing deal for Worldpay
NEWS 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

By Bloomberg
Yellen calls on US, China to play nicely with economies
NEWS 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

By Bloomberg
What advisors need to tell clients traveling abroad this summer
NEWS 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.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC set to release new rules for money-market funds
NEWS 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.

By Bloomberg
Why Gen Zers say they'll need one-third of what boomers do in retirement
NEWS 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.

By Emile Hallez
UBS ordered to pay investor $532,846 for overly risky portfolio
NEWS 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.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New mission for African American advisor trade group
NEWS 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.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo team with $350 million moves to Raymond James
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 06, 2023
Wells Fargo team with $350 million moves to Raymond James

Managing partner at Keybridge Wealth Management says team will now have 'complete freedom to advise clients.'

By Ryan W. Neal
Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment
NEWS RIAS JUL 06, 2023
Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment

As the recession outlook moves further down the road, advisors see the Fed keeping rates higher for longer, boosting the appeal of fixed income.

By Jeff Benjamin
BlackRock wants to slash costs of trading bitcoin
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 06, 2023
BlackRock wants to slash costs of trading bitcoin

But will the SEC agree that the asset manager’s refiled application will facilitate the democratization of crypto trading?

By Bloomberg
Cerity Partners merges with UHNW-focused AJ Wealth
NEWS RIAS JUL 06, 2023
Cerity Partners merges with UHNW-focused AJ Wealth

AJ Wealth was founded by two former Goldman Sachs wealth managers and serves family offices of ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By Steve Randall
Advisor satisfaction with firms hinges on time spent with clients: J.D. Power
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 05, 2023
Advisor satisfaction with firms hinges on time spent with clients: J.D. Power

Annual survey reveals highest and lowest scoring firms, while one advisor questions work ethic of some peers.

By Ryan W. Neal
401(k) lawsuit over ESG is a sign of the times
NEWS OPINION JUL 05, 2023
401(k) lawsuit over ESG is a sign of the times

A plaintiff alleges that ESG led to lower returns, but the case brought against American Airlines' defined-contribution plan might be more political than substantive.

By Emile Hallez
How to fire problem clients
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 05, 2023
How to fire problem clients

Acquiring clients can be costly but having the 'confidence and conviction' to let a bad fit go is vital.

By Gregg Greenberg