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Model Portfolios Portend the End of 'Traditional' Financial Advice

Wealth Management

Related: The Evolution of the UMA What This Means for Financial Advice When advisors pay ~10 bps to license these models, they get turnkey portfolios with minimal hands-on work, but clients often pay 50–150 bps all in. Without differentiation, clients may simply self-allocate using licensed models.

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Hong Kong Embraces Crypto Regulations – Will China Join In?

Trade Brains

Public consultations on licensing will begin very soon. Following this, licensing stablecoin issuers starts August 1st. Licensed platforms can facilitate this activity. The HKMA will maintain a public register of licensed issuers. Building a Regulated Hub This move builds upon Hong Kong’s 2022 commitment.

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Friday links: uninterrupted straight lines

Abnormal Returns

humbledollar.com) Companies Reddit ($RDDT) thinks keeping its data in house, is more valuable than licensing it. (ft.com) Finance Private lenders are beefing up their internal restructuring teams. wsj.com) Angel investing ain't easy. sherwood.news) Is Apple ($AAPL) going to get the message? spyglass.org) Ozempic is losing consumer mind share.

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Hong Kong Is Turning Into a Gold Mine for Stablecoin Issuers – Here’s What’s Driving the Boom

Trade Brains

Over 40 major banks, tech firms, and payment processors seek stablecoin licenses. They will likely grant only single-digit licenses. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) approved few virtual asset licenses. This new licensing regime is its latest step. Applications open August 1st under a new city law.

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Tax Advisor Weekly – April 4, 2025

Harness Wealth

How to Anticipate and Navigate Property Tax Scenarios for Businesses ( Carl Hoemke , CPA Practice Advisor) Property taxes and business license compliance present a complex landscape, especially when significant business events involving mergers, acquisitions, or expansion occur. Transfer Pricing: The C-suite Needs to be Informed ( Steven C.

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Ripple Plans to Become Crypto’s First Bank and Expands Stablecoin Network Through New Partnership

Trade Brains

At the same time, it formally applied for a national banking license. The Banking License: A Federal Future? It formally applied for a national banking license. This license marks a pivotal strategic shift. Secondly, a banking license redefines its entire operational model. bank charter.

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#FASuccess Ep 432: Crafting “Input Deliverables” That Show Financial Planning Value To Clients Without Creating Busy-Work, With Seth Scott

Nerd's Eye View

And be certain to listen to the end, where Seth shares how he decided to become a Certified Tax Preparer after buying a retiring advisor's tax practice (and why he is planning to earn the Enrolled Agent license to gain more specialized training to better serve his clients' tax preparation needs), how Seth is gaining inroads with churches (and their (..)