Morning Memo
Wealth Management Morning Memo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

What Do Recent SEC Hires Say About Commission's Direction?

A slate of new appointees, including investor advocate Barbara Roper, show chair Gary Gensler moving away from the traditional revolving door with industry to staff up the agency, and that could impact advisors, say SEC observers.

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TECHNOLOGY

Orion Serves Up Behavioral Finance, Cash Management

Orion is pushing deep into behavioral finance with a new technology-backed take on planning.  

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How Bill Pay Activities Add Value to High-Net-Worth Client Relationships

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INDUSTRY

Informa Connect Postpones Inside ETFs, WealthStack

Due to concerns around the spike in COVID-19 cases, Inside ETFs and WealthStack, slated to be held later this month in Hollywood, Fla., will be postponed to 2022.

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

SEC Charges Eight Firms for Cybersecurity Shortfalls

According to the commission, the firms' faulty cyber policies and procedures didn't protect private client information after third parties fraudulently took over company email accounts.  

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REAL ESTATE

More Big Players Move into the Non-Traded REIT Market

Non-traded REITs will raise about $30 billion this year, roughly triple the volume of capital raised in the sector in 2020.  

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INSURANCE

Why Do So Many Foreign Nationals Want U.S. Life Insurance?

Companies are increasingly creating formal programs in order to address the unique planning, structural and tax needs of these clients. Why?  

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The Intersection of Investments and Technology

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CELEBRITY ESTATES PODCAST

Christopher Reeve and Planning for Disability

You don't have to be Superman to protect your loved ones with disabilities.  

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PEOPLE

Advisor Group CMO Susan Theder Departs to FMG Suite

Theder will be joining FMG Suite, the advisor marketing platform that powers Advisor Group’s MyCMO offering, as CMO and chief experience officer, effective Sept. 7.  

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REGULATION AND COMPLIANCE

SEC Accuses Couple of Fleecing Investors in $17.6M Ponzi Scheme

The couple, who also took out a PPP loan, told investors they were managing foreign currency funds that would earn them at least 10% annually.  

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HIGH NET WORTH

Climate Change is Code Red for Humanity: Is ESG Investment Code Red for Fiduciaries?

The assumption that an ESG investment will always outperform a non ESG investment alone can’t justify prioritizing ESG factors.  

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