Industry headhunters look for a revival of Merrill’s recruiting efforts to stem the slow bleed of talent to industry rivals.
Tembo acquires Lifetime ISA provider Nude
Family mortgage specialist Tembo has acquired Lifetime ISA provider Nude Finance. Tembo says the deal will give it a platform to develop new propositions to help the ‘next generation’ of homeowners get on the property ladder sooner. The deal will mean Tembo being able to offer customers Nude’s Lifetime ISA. In turn Nude customers will gain […]
Disbarment likely awaits Ameriprise advisor accused of storming Capitol on Jan. 6
The charges likely lead to a “layup” situation for FINRA should it seek to oust the broker.
Dopkins absorbs BST wealth management practice
Two firms in Albany and Buffalo, New York, have agreed to a revenue-sharing arrangement.
10 key regulatory issues facing wealth management this year
A report from the Investments & Wealth Institute’s journal explains the most important pending proposals from the SEC, the Labor Department and other regulators.
2023 shatters all-time record for annuity sales
Total annuity sales easily eclipsed 2022 — which had set an all-time record.
SJP to launch first national TV ad campaign
Wealth manager St James’s Place (SJP) will launch its first ever national TV brand advertising campaign this year to promote the benefits of financial advice. The campaign will build on SJP’s current slogan: ‘Embrace your tomorrow.’ The campaign will run across multi-media and multi-channels including TV. SJP says it will champion the value of trusted […]
5 ways to be a tax planning ‘rockstar’
From knowing your demographics to understanding RMDs, these are some of the best opportunities for tax planners to demonstrate their value to clients this year.
The top 20 index funds of 2023
Leading the charge last year were risky leveraged vehicles and funds tracking the digital assets industry. That doesn’t mean advisors are any more likely to embrace them.
Finli buys £815m AUA Scottish Financial Planner
Wealth manager Finli Group, formerly Solomon Capital Holdings, has acquired Scottish Chartered Financial Planners Clark Gillone for an undisclosed sum. The firm was set up in 1998 and is led by directors David van der Hoeven and Graham Lennox. Finli said the acquisition – its 15th – will expand its national presence while providing key […]