In Practice January 12th, 2024 CFP Board Approaches 100,000 Certified Professionals The number of CFP professionals reached an all-time high of 98,875, with 2023 marking the most diverse class to date.
Products August 16th, 2023 Adviser Product Partnerships Asure taps Vestwell to offer clients 401(k) benefit; NFP hires Ascend for insurance billing platform; NAIC and U.S. Bancorp partner...
Deals & People August 11th, 2023 Retirement Industry People Moves Newfront hires Sakata, Nelson to retirement services team; Bartlett joins Choreo as SVP of advisers; startup AdvisorCheck taps former RIA...
Compliance August 9th, 2023 New SEC Cybersecurity Rule a ‘Business Problem,’ Not Just IT or Legal, According to Experts The new disclosure requirements for public companies will require time and resources to meet cybersecurity needs.
Compliance July 6th, 2023 J.P. Morgan Fined $4M for Recordkeeping and Outsourcing Failures The SEC penalty addressed recordkeeping issues including the early deletion of 47 million emails.
Compliance May 8th, 2023 SEC Charges Pinnacle Advisors With Liquidity Rule Violations The SEC complaint says Pinnacle knowingly mispresented the liquidity of some assets to satisfy liquidity requirements.
In Practice March 31st, 2023 Adviser M&A To Stay Strong in 2023, but Expect Delays Advisor Growth Strategies reports that dealmakers are getting more creative amid high interest rates.