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Millennials are dipping into retirement savings for housing costs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 08, 2024
Millennials are dipping into retirement savings for housing costs

Across generations, the costs of rent and mortgages are challenging.

By Steve Randall
Bonds drop as traders ease expectations for rate cuts
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 08, 2024
Bonds drop as traders ease expectations for rate cuts

Two cuts now seen as the most likely Fed action.

By Bloomberg
Up to 26M Americans could get student debt relief under new plan
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 08, 2024
Up to 26M Americans could get student debt relief under new plan

President Biden hopes his alternative plan will pass scrutiny.

By Bloomberg
Steward Partners hails strong start to 2024 recruiting
NEWS ADVISOR MOVES APR 07, 2024
Steward Partners hails strong start to 2024 recruiting

The hybrid RIA expects its $1 billion haul of new client assets in the first quarter will set it up for a repeat of its robust 2023.

By Leo Almazora
Dave Ramsey takes a jab at advisors’ future clients
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 05, 2024
Dave Ramsey takes a jab at advisors’ future clients

Targeting a group who could turn into financial advisors' clients is a dubious marketing strategy, executives said.

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley economist says Fed will cut in June
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 05, 2024
Morgan Stanley economist says Fed will cut in June

Ellen Zentner says May will be too soon but June should be right.

By Bloomberg
Cash fund flows won't ease until one year after rate cuts: BofA
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 05, 2024
Cash fund flows won't ease until one year after rate cuts: BofA

Strategist Michael Hartnett says history suggests a 12-month lag.

By Bloomberg
Boom and bust for oil? Crude set for $100
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 05, 2024
Boom and bust for oil? Crude set for $100

OPEC+ may be risking a repeat of 2023's narrative.

By Bloomberg
Pennsylvania family office celebrates $5B AUM milestone
NEWS RIAS APR 04, 2024
Pennsylvania family office celebrates $5B AUM milestone

The CEO of the firm founded by former Wells Fargo private bank execs says its record two-year organic growth is due to its ‘truly independent, entrepreneurial approach.'

By Leo Almazora
Climate Action 100+ signers colluding? No way, says Morningstar
NEWS ESG APR 04, 2024
Climate Action 100+ signers colluding? No way, says Morningstar

Analysis of proxy voting records finds “a wide range of voting approaches” among asset managers and asset owners.

By Leo Almazora
Big-name affiliation a big deal for the affluent: Cerulli
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 04, 2024
Big-name affiliation a big deal for the affluent: Cerulli

A large proportion of wealthy clients are more comfortable with advisors at national firms, according to new research.

By Leo Almazora
MassMutual B-D gooses advisors with new bonus
NEWS RIAS APR 04, 2024
MassMutual B-D gooses advisors with new bonus

MML Investors Services reps can earn an "advisor growth bonus" this year that rewards net new assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Just say no to Goldman’s executive comp plan, investors urged
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2024
Just say no to Goldman’s executive comp plan, investors urged

Proxy voting firm cites ‘significant disconnect between pay and performance’ following CEO Solomon’s $31 million payday.

By Bloomberg
Kiss banks $300M with sale of song catalog
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 04, 2024
Kiss banks $300M with sale of song catalog

The band is also selling its name and image rights to Abba Voyage firm.

By Bloomberg
Washington advisor claims victories in Hightower noncompete saga
NEWS COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2024
Washington advisor claims victories in Hightower noncompete saga

The legal skirmish has taken several turns, including a temporary restraining order and a decision kicking the case back to the state level.

By Leo Almazora
Fees for financial planning are on the rise: AdvicePay
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 03, 2024
Fees for financial planning are on the rise: AdvicePay

Research shows upticks across subscription and one-time payment models amid investors’ growing appreciation for financial advice.

By Leo Almazora
Cambridge Investment Research chases RIA assets
NEWS RIAS APR 03, 2024
Cambridge Investment Research chases RIA assets

The firm is paying up to recruits if they move client assets to its in-house money management system.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC hammers Commonwealth with $93M in penalties over revenue sharing
NEWS COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2024
SEC hammers Commonwealth with $93M in penalties over revenue sharing

The penalty represents about one or two years of net income for the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
Sequoia Financial Group acquires $310M AUM Texas RIA
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 03, 2024
Sequoia Financial Group acquires $310M AUM Texas RIA

The deal increases Sequoia's footprint to 14 locations across eight states.

By Steve Randall
Will Wall Street banks avoid tough new climate-risk rules?
NEWS ESG APR 03, 2024
Will Wall Street banks avoid tough new climate-risk rules?

Potential for global rules has reportedly been thwarted by the Fed.

By Bloomberg