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EQUITIES JUN 16, 2016
Wall Street figuring out how to hedge against a Donald Trump presidency

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Wall Street investors are working on how to position their portfolios for a potential Donald Trump presidency.

By Jeff Benjamin
DOL must keep dialogue open on fiduciary rule
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 16, 2016
DOL must keep dialogue open on fiduciary rule

Sudden withdrawal of DOL's Timothy Hauser from a panel at the Insured Retirement Institute conference was a blunder.

By Andrew Leigh
Two more industry groups file lawsuits against the DOL fiduciary rule
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 16, 2016
Two more industry groups file lawsuits against the DOL fiduciary rule

Today's complaints against the Labor Department regulation raising retirement advice standards, bringing the total to five, say it will make it harder for Americans to purchase fixed annuities.

By Tanvi Acharya
A widow's Social Security dilemma
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2016
A widow's Social Security dilemma

Earnings test complicates choice between retirement and survivor benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment unlikely for 2017
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2016
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment unlikely for 2017

High-income retirees could see net benefits decline next year if Medicare premiums rise.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2016
Choosing default investment alternatives for 401(k)s requires close due diligence

Maximizing the potential for positive participant outcomes, and minimizing regulatory and litigation risks, requires close analysis of QDIAs.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Madoff sons' fight over cash continues after their deaths
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 16, 2016
Madoff sons' fight over cash continues after their deaths

Mark and Andrew Madoff died without resolving a 2009 lawsuit accusing them of squandering $150 million of investors' money.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JUN 15, 2016
XY Planning Network's fintech contest introduces innovative software ideas

Finalists include six companies with adviser tools for client prospecting, advising on student loans and more.

By Alessandra Malito
Financial advisers weigh in on the best money advice they received from their dads
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2016
Financial advisers weigh in on the best money advice they received from their dads

Experts share what they learned from their fathers &amp;mdash; and what they are eager to impress upon their kids.

By Skip Schweiss
Tensions between Sen. Warren and SEC's White boil over at hearing
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 15, 2016
Tensions between Sen. Warren and SEC's White boil over at hearing

Lawmakers express frustration with Chairwoman Mary Jo White's leadership as they grill her on corporate disclosures and a universal fiduciary rule at Senate hearing.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The debate of free versus fee for robo-advisers
FINTECH JUN 15, 2016
The debate of free versus fee for robo-advisers

Most companies charge a price for their digital advice platforms, but for how long?

By Alessandra Malito
ETF boon under DOL fiduciary rule won't be universal
ETFS JUN 15, 2016
ETF boon under DOL fiduciary rule won't be universal

Some of the more exotic ETF strategies may be difficult to defend as being in a client's best interest.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2016
What advisers and plan sponsors should include in investment policy statements

Avoid being the target of lawsuits by establishing and documenting a prudent process.

By Tara Mashack-Behney
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 15, 2016
Socially-conscious investing gets a boost from the DOL fiduciary rule

Labor Department acknowledges fiduciaries can apply environmental, societal and governance factors when investing

By Blaine F. Aikin
DOL supports ESG fund use in 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2016
DOL supports ESG fund use in 401(k) plans

New guidance amends old rules that had a &quot;chilling effect&quot; on ESG fund use in ERISA plans.

By Greg Iacurci
71% of U.S. households fall below the $100,000 asset threshold for advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2016
71% of U.S. households fall below the $100,000 asset threshold for advisers

Incorporating robo-advice might make servicing middle market more profitable, Cerulli study says.

By Christine Idzelis
State Street execs expect retirement savings law by 2018
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2016
State Street execs expect retirement savings law by 2018

State and federal initiatives are growing dialogue between policymakers, industry and congressmen around the retirement savings gap.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2016
Less than perfect credit? No mortgage for you

While surveys say credit is loosening for some types of loans, standards are still far tighter than they were before the financial crisis.

By Bloomberg
CFP Board halts program to tack donation onto certification dues to fund its new center
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 14, 2016
CFP Board halts program to tack donation onto certification dues to fund its new center

Industry blogger Michael Kitces questioned the board's decision to automatically extract a $25 donation when certificants pay annual dues.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MassMutual settles 401(k) suit with its employees for $31 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2016
MassMutual settles 401(k) suit with its employees for $31 million

The insurer joins other firms such as Fidelity Investments and Ameriprise Financial in settling allegations over excessive 401(k) fees in their own company plans.

By Greg Iacurci