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Client understanding last piece of the puzzle 
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 09, 2024
Client understanding last piece of the puzzle 

‘I feel like the industry is way ahead of where Americans are in the discussion of retirement income,” says SageView advisor.

By Emily Douglas
UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 09, 2024
UBS faces $850k fine over years-long wire transfer supervision failure

The firm’s failure to flag a rogue representative’s unapproved transactions led to more than $7.2M in losses for at least 30 customers, says Finra.

By Leo Almazora
Lawsuit vs. ESG investing in 401(k) plans marks courts’ first test after Chevron ruling
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2024
Lawsuit vs. ESG investing in 401(k) plans marks courts’ first test after Chevron ruling

A New Orleans-based appeals court is set to decide on a DOL rule that could impact $12T and more than 150 million workers and retirees in retirement plans.

By Leo Almazora
Mortgage and credit card debt a reality for over a quarter of retired investors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2024
Mortgage and credit card debt a reality for over a quarter of retired investors

More retirees are discarding traditional strategies as higher expenses and obligations put them on the financial back foot.

By Leo Almazora
IRS warns tax professionals to be on guard over identity theft
TAX JUL 05, 2024
IRS warns tax professionals to be on guard over identity theft

The agency says threats are evolving and require action.

By Steve Randall
GE sued over $1.7 billion pension risk transfer
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 03, 2024
GE sued over $1.7 billion pension risk transfer

The company is the latest targeted over annuity deals with Athene Annuity and Life Co.

By Emile Hallez
Gen X could get trillions in inheritance over 10 years
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2024
Gen X could get trillions in inheritance over 10 years

Advisors have opportunities to help clients and their children handle wealth transfer.

By Emile Hallez
One-third of healthcare workers aren’t confident about retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 02, 2024
One-third of healthcare workers aren’t confident about retirement

Despite 91 percent being in a workplace savings plan, uncertainty over saving, debt, and other issues are making healthcare employees doubtful.

By Leo Almazora
SEC updates annuity disclosure rules for RILAs, MVAs
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 01, 2024
SEC updates annuity disclosure rules for RILAs, MVAs

The amendments aimed at fostering a more tailored approach to disclosure for non-variable annuities sparked concerns for one dissenting commissioner.

By Leo Almazora
Retirees spend twice as much when they have guaranteed income, research finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 01, 2024
Retirees spend twice as much when they have guaranteed income, research finds

Most people don't plan bequests and many unnecessarily cut back on discretionary spending in retirement, according to a paper from an industry group.

By Emile Hallez
Franklin Templeton extends SMA offerings to UBS platforms
FINTECH JUN 28, 2024
Franklin Templeton extends SMA offerings to UBS platforms

The partnership aims to provide advisors with more opportunities to personalize client portfolios and enhance their after-tax returns.

By Leo Almazora
Nvidia CEO Huang's multibillion-dollar charitable windfall puts philanthropic strategy in focus
TAX JUN 27, 2024
Nvidia CEO Huang's multibillion-dollar charitable windfall puts philanthropic strategy in focus

The AI superstock's blistering rally has inflated his private foundation's assets, making it harder to clear a key legal threshold.

By Bloomberg
New fiscal spending bill threatens DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 27, 2024
New fiscal spending bill threatens DOL fiduciary rule

The proposed legislation governing funds for fiscal year 2025 would hamper the agency’s ability to administer, implement, or enforce the rule.

By Leo Almazora
Most workers have a workplace retirement savings plan, but is it enough?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2024
Most workers have a workplace retirement savings plan, but is it enough?

TCRS report finds widespread risk of a less-than-secure retirement.

By Steve Randall
SageView teams up with Transamerica on pooled retirement plan solutions
RIAS JUN 25, 2024
SageView teams up with Transamerica on pooled retirement plan solutions

The independent RIA is helping more employers offer retirement benefits with cost-effective 401(k) and PEP plan options.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth tech startup Altruist unveils new tax management suite
FINTECH JUN 25, 2024
Wealth tech startup Altruist unveils new tax management suite

The fintech provider’s new tools let RIA clients automate tax-savings strategies, including tax-loss harvesting and gains deferrals.

By Leo Almazora
Finra bars two ex-Raymond James advisors who sold unapproved products
BROKER DEALERS JUN 25, 2024
Finra bars two ex-Raymond James advisors who sold unapproved products

Firms must take reasonable steps to avoid financial advisors' selling away, one compliance expert noted.

By Bruce Kelly
Retirement worries span market performance and the election
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2024
Retirement worries span market performance and the election

Nearly 90 percent of people told Schroders they are worried about the presidential election, and savers are overweighted in cash, the company found.

By Emile Hallez
Cost of living remains a concern for workers, retirement confidence declining
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2024
Cost of living remains a concern for workers, retirement confidence declining

Working Americans need more financial wellbeing support from employers.

By Steve Randall
With 10 years to go, near-retirees have a shot to avert the midlife retirement crisis
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2024
With 10 years to go, near-retirees have a shot to avert the midlife retirement crisis

Prudential Life says there’s hope for 55-year-olds even as trends of inflation, disappearing DB pensions and “silver squatters” wear on.

By Leo Almazora