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Investors taking risk averse strategies to hedge against market volatility
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2024
Investors taking risk averse strategies to hedge against market volatility

More than half have made investment portfolio changes recently.

By Steve Randall
SEC says investors were defrauded by 'stablecoin' offer
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2024
SEC says investors were defrauded by 'stablecoin' offer

Two firms have settled charges alleging unregistered sales of investment contracts.

By Steve Randall
Ellison jailed for 24 months for role in FTX collapse
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2024
Ellison jailed for 24 months for role in FTX collapse

Judge noted 'remarkable' cooperation but serious crime.

US two-year Treasuries at lowest yields since August 2022
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2024
US two-year Treasuries at lowest yields since August 2022

Traders are weighing chance of another 50-point Fed cut this year.

Gold near all-time high with rate cuts in focus
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2024
Gold near all-time high with rate cuts in focus

Metal has gained by almost one third so far in 2024.

BlackRock digital assets head sees Bitcoin as 'risk-off'
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2024
BlackRock digital assets head sees Bitcoin as 'risk-off'

Crypto seen as emerging global money alternative.

AmeriFlex cuts out matchmakers with new advisor transition marketplace
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2024
AmeriFlex cuts out matchmakers with new advisor transition marketplace

The hybrid RIA's new platform takes a page from the Uber model, with 200 qualified buyers to start off its national rollout.

By Leo Almazora
SEC penalizes Brighton Securities over fee disclosures, conflicts
NEWS RIAS SEP 24, 2024
SEC penalizes Brighton Securities over fee disclosures, conflicts

“Broker-dealers and RIAs are right now in a position where they must over disclose," says one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Vanguard settles lawsuit over TDF capital gains tax mess
NEWS ETFS SEP 24, 2024
Vanguard settles lawsuit over TDF capital gains tax mess

Company reaches agreement with shareholders who said they were burned by 2020 decision to lower investment minimums for institutional shares.

Summit Financial adds $470 AUM with double deal
NEWS RIAS SEP 24, 2024
Summit Financial adds $470 AUM with double deal

The wealth giant is extending its presence in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania with minority stakes in two independent firms.

By Leo Almazora
Nasdaq hit with “dawn raid” by regulators
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Nasdaq hit with “dawn raid” by regulators

Deutche Borse also investigated by EU regulators.

By Matthew Sellers
SEC hits nearly a dozen firms with $88M in penalties in latest recordkeeping sweep
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 24, 2024
SEC hits nearly a dozen firms with $88M in penalties in latest recordkeeping sweep

One firm avoided penalties as it proactively self-reported and took compliance action, according to the regulator.

By Leo Almazora
Vestmark, BlackRock unite to enhance custom model portfolios for RIAs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Vestmark, BlackRock unite to enhance custom model portfolios for RIAs

Commercial partnership announced, drawing on complementary expertise.

By Steve Randall
RIA firm charged by SEC for recordkeeping violations, avoids penalty
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
RIA firm charged by SEC for recordkeeping violations, avoids penalty

SEC says firm's proactive approach should be a model for RIA compliance.

By Steve Randall
Private credit is facing a reckoning, says CIO of NY Life
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Private credit is facing a reckoning, says CIO of NY Life

Jae Yoon believes risk points to worst challenge since 2008.

Murdoch family trust trial may take years to conclude
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Murdoch family trust trial may take years to conclude

Arguments are over but what comes next is likely a lengthy process.

Tax is a key election issue, but Trump's offer is bewildering
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 24, 2024
Tax is a key election issue, but Trump's offer is bewildering

The array of proposals has even confused his own team.

College for Financial Planning rolls out fiduciary training program
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2024
College for Financial Planning rolls out fiduciary training program

The advisor education provider is adding a top-ranked certification to its platform through a new strategic partnership.

By Leo Almazora
How performing a practice valuation unlocks your RIA’s value
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2024
How performing a practice valuation unlocks your RIA’s value

“Get on the train to optimize and streamline your firm’s process,” says panelist. Last call to join Tuesday's webinar.

By Josh Welsh
Empower's latest deal moves into equity comp
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Empower's latest deal moves into equity comp

"More acquisitions are clearly in our future," says CEO.

By Emile Hallez