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Advisors Weigh In on FINRA’s Side Hustle Rule Proposal

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Wealth managers and firms say FINRA shouldn’t have a say in their part-time jobs and personal investment activity.

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Wall Street Bonuses Surge for First Time Since 2021

The past two years haven’t been too kind to Wall Street comp plans, but that might be changing as bonuses make a comeback.

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SEC Fines Robo-Advisor for Athlete Endorsement Violations

The Shariah-compliant robo-advisor Wahed Invest allegedly violated advertising rules and agreed to a $250,000 fine.

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Wall Street Does DeFi

New digital-asset funds from BlackRock and WisdomTree are bypassing traditional systems and issuing assets directly on the blockchain.

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Social Security Backs Off From 100% Clawbacks

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A plan to withhold all benefits until historical overpayments are recouped was scrapped in favor of a 50% rate.

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CFP Board Raises Renewal Fee by 26%

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The group will increase its certification fees to $575 to support its public awareness campaign and marketing efforts.

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What Fidelity’s Data Breach Means for Advisors

Experts believe the perpetrator used tokens to access the personal information through improperly configured third-party code.

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Big Brokers Beat Estimates in Strong Start to Earnings Season

JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, among other banks and asset managers, beat analysts’ expectations in the third quarter.

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‘Burrito Scarfer’ CFP Board Ads Weren’t Meant for Advisors (Or, Even Adults)

A new CFP Board ad campaign targeting college students and high schoolers missed the mark among members. That might be the point.

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Edward Jones’ C-Suite Shake-Up

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The IBD is reorganizing parts of its business as executives approach retirement and the industry faces growing demand.

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