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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
Hub builds out digital platform with Insureon deal
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Hub builds out digital platform with Insureon deal

Chicago-based Hub will buy Insureon’s digital insurance agency and its brand, while Bold Penguin will take control of its technology platform.

By Sean Allocca
Advisor Group B-Ds face slew of GPB claims
ALTERNATIVES MAR 02, 2022
Advisor Group B-Ds face slew of GPB claims

Four Advisor Group broker-dealers recently reported facing 58 investor suits totaling $19.4 million related to the private placement investments.

By Bruce Kelly
Nationwide creates fee-based variable universal life policy
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 02, 2022
Nationwide creates fee-based variable universal life policy

RIAs don’t need insurance license to manage funds within product.

By InvestmentNews
Transamerica acquires TAG Resources
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Transamerica acquires TAG Resources

Adding the retirement services company will help Transamerica expand its pooled retirement plan offerings.

By InvestmentNews
When saying no means everything
OPINION MAR 02, 2022
When saying no means everything

Narrowing the clients you work with, as well as the types of products and services offered, allows you to develop a level of expertise within a subset of clients.

By Scott Hanson
Bluespring Wealth acquires $850 million hybrid
BROKER DEALERS MAR 02, 2022
Bluespring Wealth acquires $850 million hybrid

Dallas-based CD Wealth Management is joining the Kestra subsidiary to gain scale.

By InvestmentNews
DOL sues employee benefit plan fiduciaries for over $2.8 million
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 02, 2022
DOL sues employee benefit plan fiduciaries for over $2.8 million

The Labor Department charges a Chicago fund's fiduciaries and counsel with committing multiple ERISA violations.

By InvestmentNews
Women Adviser Summit - Virtual
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 02, 2022
Women Adviser Summit - Virtual

The InvestmentNews Women Adviser Summit is uniquely designed for the sophisticated female adviser who wants to take her personal and professional self to the next level. Next event is March 23.

By InvestmentNews
SEC's Gensler tweets warning about greenwashing
ESG MAR 01, 2022
SEC's Gensler tweets warning about greenwashing

The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission posted a video on Twitter Tuesday that goes over some of his top concerns about investment funds claiming to follow ESG criteria.

By Bloomberg
Firms overseeing $721 million join AmeriFlex
RIAS MAR 01, 2022
Firms overseeing $721 million join AmeriFlex

The addition of Pilkington Financial and Planning Resources in Colorado and Summit Financial in California brings AmeriFlex's total assets under administration to more than $5.6 billion.

By InvestmentNews
Next iteration of DOL fiduciary rule catalyzes lobbying blitz on Capitol Hill
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 01, 2022
Next iteration of DOL fiduciary rule catalyzes lobbying blitz on Capitol Hill

Industry opponents fear a reprise of the Obama administration measure. Advocates say expanded protections are needed for retirement savers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mercer Global acquires $230 million RIA
RIAS MAR 01, 2022
Mercer Global acquires $230 million RIA

Acquisition of Benemark expands Mercer’s presence in Northeast.

By InvestmentNews
US warns of potential Russian cyberattacks on wealth managers
FINTECH MAR 01, 2022
US warns of potential Russian cyberattacks on wealth managers

The Department of Homeland Security has set up a page warning of cyberattacks emanating from Russia, and both the SEC and Finra echoed those concerns in notices to the public.

By Sean Allocca