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Retirement investors win $1.8 million arbitration against Raymond James for penny-stock sales
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 07, 2019
Retirement investors win $1.8 million arbitration against Raymond James for penny-stock sales

A broker for Morgan Keegan, which Raymond James acquired in 2012, bought shares of two penny stock firms for IRAs, which was against firm policy.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
States approving bigger rate increases for long-term care policies
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2019
States approving bigger rate increases for long-term care policies

Some are signing off on premium increases in the 200%-300% range, one executive said.

By Greg Iacurci
401(k) adviser fees are upside down
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2019
401(k) adviser fees are upside down

Plan advisers and record keepers that don't adjust will be left behind.

By Fred Barstein
Fidelity to start trading bitcoin
ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2019
Fidelity to start trading bitcoin

Move puts firm a step ahead of top competitors on sidelines

By Bloomberg
Maxine Waters puts bank chiefs in hot seat and gets results
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 06, 2019
Maxine Waters puts bank chiefs in hot seat and gets results

House Financial Services Committee chairwoman is also preparing a hearing with executives from U.S. regional lenders.

By Bloomberg
LPL Financial opening its coffers for adviser acquisitions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 06, 2019
LPL Financial opening its coffers for adviser acquisitions

At meetings this year, LPL is talking up its ability to finance advisers' growth.

By Bruce Kelly
Morningstar latest to launch investment model marketplace
FINTECH MAY 06, 2019
Morningstar latest to launch investment model marketplace

Advisers have been slow to use the platforms, but that hasn't stopped vendors from offering them.

By Ryan W. Neal
Don't let these four data myths hold you back
FINTECH MAY 06, 2019
Don't let these four data myths hold you back

Inconsistent data can erode trust among clients, while high-quality data can help advisers maximize business opportunities.

By Greg Borgman
Hints about Social Security COLA and Medicare premiums in 2020
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2019
Hints about Social Security COLA and Medicare premiums in 2020

Medicare premium hikes could wipe out the cost of living adjustment for some retirees — again!

By Mary Beth Franklin
Federal appeals court rules against advisers on disclosure failure
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 06, 2019
Federal appeals court rules against advisers on disclosure failure

Lawyer says the case gives SEC enforcement more ammunition on share-class crackdown.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Trump could cost future retirees billions
OPINION MAY 06, 2019
Trump could cost future retirees billions

Evidence suggests the death of the DOL rule is not empowering U.S. savers as suggested

By Ethan Schwartz
A new pay model: 300 advisers move, and the entire industry feels the shift
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2019
A new pay model: 300 advisers move, and the entire industry feels the shift

As some wirehouses hire more salaried advisers, speculation mounts that the traditional way of compensating brokers is being threatened.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra tackles critical issue in assessing impact of innovation
OPINION MAY 04, 2019
Finra tackles critical issue in assessing impact of innovation

These assessments and guidance can smooth the way for its member firms to make better-informed decisions about technology.

By crain-api
Salary model exploited by rivals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2019
Salary model exploited by rivals

235 individual advisers or teams with $61.5 billion in assets left a wirehouse in 2018 to work at another type of firm, InvestmentNews data show.

By Bruce Kelly
As U.S. billionaires live longer, more wealth managers roll out estate and succession planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2019
As U.S. billionaires live longer, more wealth managers roll out estate and succession planning

The number of billionaires continues to grow — there were an estimated 747 in North America in 2017, up from 490 in 2010.

By Bloomberg
Q&A: BlackRock and Envestnet executives discuss partnership strategy
FINTECH MAY 03, 2019
Q&A: BlackRock and Envestnet executives discuss partnership strategy

By sharing their technology, they believe they can provide a better experience for advisers and their clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
Learning from the 2019 innovators
FINTECH MAY 03, 2019
Learning from the 2019 innovators

Innovation in our industry goes well beyond technology.

By Joe Duran
How should advisers treat rollovers from 401(k)s to IRAs?
OPINION MAY 03, 2019
How should advisers treat rollovers from 401(k)s to IRAs?

There are certain traps for unwary advisers, such as specific disclosure requirements.

By Fred Reish
Building dialogue with lawmakers to advance women's careers
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 03, 2019
Building dialogue with lawmakers to advance women's careers

FSI members met with legislators who are members of a new House Financial Services subcommittee on diversity and inclusion.

By Dale Brown
Institutional investors want cryptocurrencies in their portfolios
FINTECH MAY 02, 2019
Institutional investors want cryptocurrencies in their portfolios

Nearly half appreciate crypto for being innovative and consider digital assets worthy of investment, Fidelity study finds.

By Bloomberg