Department of Labor Issues Adviser, Investor FAQs on Fiduciary Investment Advice
The Department of Labor on Tuesday released frequently asked questions for advisers and investors on fiduciary investment advice.
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SEC Issues Risk Alert to Firms Offering ESG Investment Vehicles
The Securities Exchange Commission on Friday warned firms of “deficiencies and internal control weaknesses” that…
Podcast: The Changing Faces of Wealth Management
From the ongoing generational wealth transfer to new “wealthtech” solutions and investor demands for sustainability and diversity, big changes are happening in the wealth management sector.
Putting ‘Wealthtech’ to Work to Expand Client Engagement
In adjusting to current market demands, banks must expand their engagement efforts in order to attract new clients as well as deepen relations to retain existing clients.
Now is the Time to Reinvent Wealth Management
Harnessing a multichannel approach will champion your bank’s purpose and vision to benefit your clients, your advisers and the world.
SEC Finalizes Rule on Fair Value Determinations
The SEC last week voted to adopt a new rule under the Investment Company Act of 1940 addressing the valuation practices of registered investment companies and business development companies.
ABA Salutes ’40 Under 40’ in Wealth Management
The American Bankers Association has announced the recipients of its inaugural 40 Under 40 in Wealth Management Award.
SEC Expands Accredited Investor and QIB Definitions
The Securities and Exchange Commission today approved amendments to the definitions of “accredited investor” under Regulation D and “qualified institutional buyer” definition under Rule 144A.
DOL Proposes Rule on ESG Investing in Pension Plans
With interest around sustainable investing—sometimes referred to as environmental, social and governance (or ESG) investing—on the rise, the Department of Labor this week issued a proposed rule that would confirm Employee Retirement Income Security Act requirements for plan fiduciaries to select investments and investment courses of action based solely on financial considerations relevant to the risk-adjusted economic value of a particular investment or investment course of action.
Emotionally Invested
In today’s volatile market environment, wealth managers and financial planners are having hard conversations with their clients. A few tips to build emotional intelligence into those conversations.