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Massachusetts investment advisor fined over undisclosed WeChat communications
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 09, 2024
Massachusetts investment advisor fined over undisclosed WeChat communications

The general securities representative formerly with LPL had broken with firm policy by engaging with customers via the unapproved Chinese messaging platform.

By Leo Almazora
Elon Musk on target to become world's first trillionaire
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 09, 2024
Elon Musk on target to become world's first trillionaire

New report also puts Tesla on course to be a trillion dollar company.

By Steve Randall
CAIS focuses on simplified advisor experience with new tech hire
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 09, 2024
CAIS focuses on simplified advisor experience with new tech hire

Former Morgan Stanley, Google exec becomes firm's chief technology officer.

By Steve Randall
Equity rally wobbles as risk-on sentiment eases
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 09, 2024
Equity rally wobbles as risk-on sentiment eases

Are there too many headwinds to keep investors in the game?

Treasuries dip following jobs data, rate cut uncertainty
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 09, 2024
Treasuries dip following jobs data, rate cut uncertainty

Tuesday's presidential debate is in focus for traders.

US bitcoin ETFs suffer $1.2B net outflows in eight days
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 09, 2024
US bitcoin ETFs suffer $1.2B net outflows in eight days

Funds saw a strong pullback amid uncertainty, mixed data.

Oil rebounds but the outlook remains subdued for crude
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 09, 2024
Oil rebounds but the outlook remains subdued for crude

Analysts are expecting softer prices in the months ahead.

Wired for success: Advisors reveal their best-in-class tech
NEWS FINTECH SEP 09, 2024
Wired for success: Advisors reveal their best-in-class tech

InvestmentNews goes back to school to learn what tech has added most value to advisors’ practices.

By Gregg Greenberg
Crypto’s influence on the election
NEWS ALTERNATIVES SEP 09, 2024
Crypto’s influence on the election

With the FTX meltdown no longer a fresh memory and the crypto business funneling cash into political action committees, is Gary Gensler’s SEC a liability for Democrats?

By Emile Hallez
IRS sweep for high-income back taxes hits $1.3B milestone
NEWS TAX SEP 06, 2024
IRS sweep for high-income back taxes hits $1.3B milestone

Over the first six months of one targeted initiative, the agency scooped $172M from 21,000 wealthy individuals who've been delinquent on their tax filings since 2017.

By Leo Almazora
Western Asset clients yank $4.9B after co-CIO's sudden leave
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 06, 2024
Western Asset clients yank $4.9B after co-CIO's sudden leave

The SEC and justice department are probing whether the firm, a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, cherry-picked trades to favor certain clients.

By Bloomberg
Father-daughter advisor duo splits from Morgan Stanley
NEWS RIAS SEP 06, 2024
Father-daughter advisor duo splits from Morgan Stanley

The Pennsylvania-based team led by a nearly 40-year veteran of the industry is launching their own independent firm in affiliation with Sanctuary Wealth.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley to pay $2M fine over First Republic stock sales
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2024
Morgan Stanley to pay $2M fine over First Republic stock sales

"Monitoring officers incorrectly concluded, after only one minute, that there was no relationship between the customer and First Republic."

By Leo Almazora
Former RIA ordered to pay more than $1.8M over fee disclosure failures
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2024
Former RIA ordered to pay more than $1.8M over fee disclosure failures

The Arizona-based firm charged an estimated 59 clients $1.3M more than they'd agreed to pay, according to an SEC complaint filed in court.

By Leo Almazora
New Jersey B-D blocked potential whistleblowers, SEC claims
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 06, 2024
New Jersey B-D blocked potential whistleblowers, SEC claims

“You can’t put any language in an agreement that would prevent a client from reporting a broker-dealer’s actions," says one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisors still positive on private equity despite recovery in publicly traded stocks
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 06, 2024
Advisors still positive on private equity despite recovery in publicly traded stocks

The comeback in publicly traded stocks and bonds is complete. So what are advisors doing with all the private equity they added since the 2022 market selloff?

By Gregg Greenberg
Texas asset manager blacklist tested in court
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2024
Texas asset manager blacklist tested in court

A state law that prohibits business with financial service companies accused of boycotting the oil and gas business is unconstitutional, a business group suing the state says.

By Emile Hallez
Want to attract NextGen talent? Start from within, says CEO
NEWS RIAS SEP 06, 2024
Want to attract NextGen talent? Start from within, says CEO

Internship programs, equity participation, and cultivating a dynamic company culture are just a few strategies to keep talent.

By Josh Welsh
Eton Solutions unveils industry-leading gen AI solution
NEWS FINTECH SEP 06, 2024
Eton Solutions unveils industry-leading gen AI solution

The wealth tech provider's new solution, built to work with its flagship ERP product, promises to boost family offices' efficiency by 2x to 4x.

By Leo Almazora
GCG Advisory Partners lands breakaway pair from Wells Fargo
NEWS RIAS SEP 06, 2024
GCG Advisory Partners lands breakaway pair from Wells Fargo

The North Carolina-based planning firm's newest additions, including a 21-year industry veteran, previously managed more than $150M in assets.

By Leo Almazora