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RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2016
Why it's more difficult than ever to trust financial advisers

A new working paper by business school professors at the University of Chicago and University of Minnesota found that 7% of advisers have been disciplined for misconduct.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 25, 2016
Fidelity suspends MetLife annuity sales as insurer mulls breakup

The second-largest U.S. mutual fund company stopped sales of MetLife's annuities in light of uncertainty surrounding a possible sale of its retail unit.

MetLife weighs spinoff of domestic retail business as CEO seeks less oversight
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 25, 2016
MetLife weighs spinoff of domestic retail business as CEO seeks less oversight

After non-bank systemically important financial institution designation, insurer is weighing a possible sale, spinoff or public offering

RIA NEWS FEB 24, 2016
Ex-JPMorgan broker gets five years for gambling funds away

A former JPMorgan Chase & Co. broker said he stole millions of dollars from customers because his brain was “hijacked” by an addiction to sports gambling.

ETFs expose high-yield divide
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 24, 2016
ETFs expose high-yield divide

An odd thing happened on the way to last year's credit selloff: The market for risky debt broke into pieces, with some pieces becoming toxic and others remaining relatively in favor.

MassMutual to acquire MetLife adviser network for $300 million
RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2016
MassMutual to acquire MetLife adviser network for $300 million

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. agreed to buy a distribution network from MetLife Inc., adding 4,000 financial advisers.

U.S. stocks rise for second day
RIA NEWS FEB 22, 2016
U.S. stocks rise for second day

Capital goods orders increase by the most since June 2014

RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2016
Most Americans earmark tax refunds for savings, debt

More than half of the $330 billion in tax refunds Americans will get back this year will go toward savings or paying down debt — the highest percentage since 2007.

RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2016
How much confidence do you have in your retirement?

A new survey shows only 47% of women are saving enough for their golden years, compared with 57% of men.

Ex-Deutsche Bank analyst banned over rating at odds with opinion
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 22, 2016
Ex-Deutsche Bank analyst banned over rating at odds with opinion

A former Deutsche Bank AG analyst once ranked among the best in the U.S. will pay a $100,000 penalty and be banned from the securities industry for a year to settle a regulator's claims that he issued a buy recommendation at odds with his personal opinion.