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Vanguard tightens grip on $6.8 trillion ETF market
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 07, 2022
Vanguard tightens grip on $6.8 trillion ETF market

Strong inflows into its exchange-traded funds so far this year, coming on top of its record-shattering $328 million haul last year, put Vanguard on course to surprass BlackRock as the largest ETF manager within the next two years.

By Bloomberg
UBS has $200 million exposure to Russian assets in loans to rich
WIREHOUSES MAR 07, 2022
UBS has $200 million exposure to Russian assets in loans to rich

The Swiss bank also identified 'a small number' of wealth management clients who were sanctioned in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

By Bloomberg
The future of the 401(k) lies with small           businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2022
The future of the 401(k) lies with small businesses

The number of small businesses is growing, in some part due to unhappy workers leaving jobs to set up shop on their own. That has led to more startup 401(k) plans.

By Emile Hallez
A taxing situation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 07, 2022
A taxing situation

Last year’s attempt to raise taxes on the wealthy has catalyzed conversations between advisers and clients about tax strategies this season.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
As Ukraine fights for its freedom, US firms should watch for Russian hacks
FINTECH MAR 07, 2022
As Ukraine fights for its freedom, US firms should watch for Russian hacks

The increase in remote work, conducted over networks that may not be secure, as well as the widespread use of mobile apps, have added a new level of risk.

By InvestmentNews
SEC examines 16% of RIAs, and it's not likely to go higher
RIAS MAR 04, 2022
SEC examines 16% of RIAs, and it's not likely to go higher

The size of the agency's examination staff hasn't increased meaningfully in recent years and it can't keep up with the growth in advisers, an official said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
‘Weakening Putin’s regime’: A week of financial activism against Russia
ESG MAR 04, 2022
‘Weakening Putin’s regime’: A week of financial activism against Russia

Divestments abound but questions remain over who can and would buy the holdings being rapidly offloaded.

By Christine Dawson
Fidelity tool aims to make benefits more inclusive
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2022
Fidelity tool aims to make benefits more inclusive

The company's benefits equity scorecard can help employers match the benefits they provide to employees' needs.

By InvestmentNews
LPL kept spending big on recruiting in 2021
BROKER DEALERS MAR 04, 2022
LPL kept spending big on recruiting in 2021

A rough calculation puts the independent broker-dealer's forgivable loans at $773 million at the end of last year, up 84% from $419 million a year earlier.

By Bruce Kelly
Land O'Lakes settles 401(k) suit for $1.8 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2022
Land O'Lakes settles 401(k) suit for $1.8 million

The lawsuit filed in 2020 questioned the plan's procedures for selecting prudent investments and alleged it failed to properly monitor record-keeping fees.

By InvestmentNews
Why many advisers need to rethink retirement income
OPINION MAR 03, 2022
Why many advisers need to rethink retirement income

Incorporating long-term planning to account for higher spending after age 80 can help clients retire with the quality of life they deserve while ensuring they don’t run out of money.

By Katherine Roy
SEC’s Crenshaw assures advisers agency doesn’t seek to punish cyberattack victims
ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2022
SEC’s Crenshaw assures advisers agency doesn’t seek to punish cyberattack victims

The new director of the SEC Division of Investment Management, William Birdthistle, makes his public debut at the Investment Adviser Association conference.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Schwab goes off script with crypto ETF filing
ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2022
Schwab goes off script with crypto ETF filing

The index-based strategy, which has been described as 'baby steps' into the crypto space, will not offer direct exposure to digital currencies.

By Jeff Benjamin
Cambridge Investment Research RIA faces SEC charges of misconduct, conflicts
RIAS MAR 03, 2022
Cambridge Investment Research RIA faces SEC charges of misconduct, conflicts

Cambridge says it is prepared to defend itself against the SEC's allegations.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC settles with City National Rochdale over conflicts of interest
RIAS MAR 03, 2022
SEC settles with City National Rochdale over conflicts of interest

The bank's RIA unit will pay $30 million into an SEC fund to be distributed to harmed investors.

By InvestmentNews
Hub International acquires $8.3 billion RIA
RIAS MAR 03, 2022
Hub International acquires $8.3 billion RIA

Louisville, Kentucky-based Taylor Advisors specializes in serving financial institutions.

By InvestmentNews
ESG most popular among young workers in public DC plans: Report
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2022
ESG most popular among young workers in public DC plans: Report

The funds are used less by older workers, but they allocate more of their assets to those funds, EBRI found.

By Emile Hallez
Arguments for raising Social Security’s full retirement age
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Arguments for raising Social Security’s full retirement age

Increased longevity makes it likely that future reforms will mandate a higher retirement age, according to a new report from the American Academy of Actuaries.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Retirement savings legislation continues to percolate on Capitol Hill
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Retirement savings legislation continues to percolate on Capitol Hill

Among the provisions of a draft bill are one that would improve fee disclosures in defined-contribution plans and another that would allow annuities as qualified investment default alternatives in plans.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New Citigroup unit to sell products through independent advisers to wealthy investors
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 02, 2022
New Citigroup unit to sell products through independent advisers to wealthy investors

Citi Alliance will be providing core banking and lending solutions to independent advisers and broker-dealers.

By Bloomberg