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Variety of tax benefits help offset the cost of college
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2018
Variety of tax benefits help offset the cost of college

Parents at all income levels can find something that works for them among options that include 529 plans, tax deductions and tax credits.

By Tim Steffen
State Street uses AI to provide a newsfeed relevant to portfolio holdings
FINTECH JUL 19, 2018
State Street uses AI to provide a newsfeed relevant to portfolio holdings

Company believes the technology will help investment managers make better decisions, mitigate risk and generate alpha.

By Ryan W. Neal
Behind closed doors: The big problem with how the SEC is getting insights from investors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 19, 2018
Behind closed doors: The big problem with how the SEC is getting insights from investors

Roundtables across country limited to those selected by the agency.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The SEC knows what's best
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 19, 2018
The SEC knows what's best

Is the agency's proposed Best Interest Standard really in the best interest of investors?

By Brian Hamburger
Former Morgan Stanley rep who took $450,000 from clients barred by SEC
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 18, 2018
Former Morgan Stanley rep who took $450,000 from clients barred by SEC

Cornelius Peterson pled guilty to adviser and bank fraud in theft of retirement savings.

By InvestmentNews
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy
FINTECH JUL 18, 2018
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy

A redesign of NetX360 is coming soon, along with support for cash disbursements via text messages.

By Ryan W. Neal
Fidelity backs away from being 'point in time' fiduciary for 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2018
Fidelity backs away from being 'point in time' fiduciary for 401(k) plans

Some advisers think this indicates other providers will pivot in light of DOL fiduciary rule's death.

By Greg Iacurci
Target-date funds don't hit the retirement bull's-eye
OPINION JUL 18, 2018
Target-date funds don't hit the retirement bull's-eye

While hugely popular, they are still no cure-all

By Nir Kaissar
New York issues final best-interest regulation for annuity, life insurance sales
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 18, 2018
New York issues final best-interest regulation for annuity, life insurance sales

State insurance commissioners don't include life products in their annuity suitability reform.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC charges RIA and CEO with putting $19 million of client money into risky investments
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2018
SEC charges RIA and CEO with putting $19 million of client money into risky investments

Temenos Advisory Inc. and CEO George L. Taylor are also charged with pocketing hefty commissions and 'grossly overbilling' clients

By InvestmentNews
Social Security scam alert
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
Social Security scam alert

Beware of suspicious calls demanding personal information.

By Mary Beth Franklin
States sue over federal cap on tax deductions
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 17, 2018
States sue over federal cap on tax deductions

Four Northeastern states argue that the limit on SALT deductions infringes on their rights

By Bloomberg
SEC censures BGC Financial, imposes $1.25 million penalty over records
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 17, 2018
SEC censures BGC Financial, imposes $1.25 million penalty over records

Order says firm didn't record $600,000 for broker's sports tickets as compensation.

By InvestmentNews
RIA 'Shark Tank' backs a digital adviser out of the gate
FINTECH JUL 17, 2018
RIA 'Shark Tank' backs a digital adviser out of the gate

Despite a crowded market, RIAs bet InvestmentPOD has what it takes to build a better mousetrap.

By Ryan W. Neal
Focus Financial raises goal for IPO to $600 million
EQUITIES JUL 17, 2018
Focus Financial raises goal for IPO to $600 million

Company's revised goal from $100 million could be a sign RIA valuations are rising.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity adds more financial planning to its 401(k) managed accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
Fidelity adds more financial planning to its 401(k) managed accounts

Observers say that advisers delivering financial wellness programs to 401(k) plans should take note.

By Greg Iacurci
Genstar Capital buys majority stake in Cetera Financial Group
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 17, 2018
Genstar Capital buys majority stake in Cetera Financial Group

The private-equity firm has previously invested in such companies as Mercer Advisors and AssetMark.

By Greg Iacurci
Retirement savings proposals introduced in Senate, under discussion in the House
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
Retirement savings proposals introduced in Senate, under discussion in the House

Measures would make it easier for small businesses to join pooled plans and provide companies with incentives to use auto enrollment, escalation

By Hazel Bradford
Bills to reform adviser regulation, increase sophisticated investors and protect seniors pass House
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 17, 2018
Bills to reform adviser regulation, increase sophisticated investors and protect seniors pass House

Measures included in package of 32 bipartisan bills meant to ease rules, spur investment

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Small businesses face a big retirement challenge
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2018
Small businesses face a big retirement challenge

State-backed IRAs offer creative savings solutions for millions of workers.

By Mary Beth Franklin