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Panic sales rekindle debate over ETF liquidity
NEWS ETFS JUL 12, 2019
Panic sales rekindle debate over ETF liquidity

While growing numbers of asset managers are using ETFs as cash equivalents, how easily can funds be turned into cash in a crunch?

By Bloomberg
Cetera Financial Group eliminating Summit as a separate broker-dealer
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2019
Cetera Financial Group eliminating Summit as a separate broker-dealer

Firm, offices and 450 advisers will become part of the Cetera Advisor Networks B-D.

By Bruce Kelly
The SECURE Act: Completing an unfinished masterpiece
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2019
The SECURE Act: Completing an unfinished masterpiece

The legislation would address some of the U.S. retirement system's shortfalls, including the millions of Americans who still lack access to plans.

By Robert L. Reynolds
Voya Financial launching robo-advice platform for brokers
NEWS FINTECH JUL 11, 2019
Voya Financial launching robo-advice platform for brokers

The firm will not offer a direct-to-consumer version of Voya Digital Adviser.

By Ryan W. Neal
Schwab subscription planning service draws $1 billion in new assets
NEWS RIAS JUL 11, 2019
Schwab subscription planning service draws $1 billion in new assets

Hybrid robo launched in March charges one-time planning fee plus $30 a month.

By InvestmentNews
Finra provides detail on enforcement breaks for cooperation
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2019
Finra provides detail on enforcement breaks for cooperation

Regulator also pledges more transparency in settlements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Hub in talks to buy $40 billion LPL branch Global Retirement Partners
NEWS RIAS JUL 11, 2019
Hub in talks to buy $40 billion LPL branch Global Retirement Partners

GRP, an LPL super-OSJ, would represent the latest in a flurry of acquisitions for Hub.

By Greg Iacurci
FPA issues final, curtailed plan to reshape chapters
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2019
FPA issues final, curtailed plan to reshape chapters

Group confirms it won't dissolve local chapters, and will begin transition with two-year beta test.

By Greg Iacurci
CFP Board may make decision this week on delaying enforcement of fiduciary standard
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2019
CFP Board may make decision this week on delaying enforcement of fiduciary standard

Trade groups asking for delays or softer versions of the new code for CFP holders.

By Bruce Kelly
Edelman Financial Engines losing COO John Bunch
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2019
Edelman Financial Engines losing COO John Bunch

Veteran executive departs financial services for a whole new industry.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC member Peirce to brokers: Talk to us early, often about Reg BI implementation problems
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2019
SEC member Peirce to brokers: Talk to us early, often about Reg BI implementation problems

She's willing to advocate for additional compliance time if firms have made a good faith effort.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Adviser managing $600 million moves to Raymond James
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2019
Adviser managing $600 million moves to Raymond James

David Ahlquist joins employee unit's Greenway Plaza office in Houston

By InvestmentNews
401(k) data dilemma is hurting the industry — especially participants
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2019
401(k) data dilemma is hurting the industry — especially participants

The inability to access data on plan participants interferes with efforts to customize their benefits and investments

By Fred Barstein
Retirement has become the lynchpin of complete advisory practices
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2019
Retirement has become the lynchpin of complete advisory practices

Wealth managers risk losing key clients and sacrificing business leads if they don't work with 401(k) plans.

By Fred Barstein
Applauding the SEC's new approach to disclosure
NEWS OPINION JUL 11, 2019
Applauding the SEC's new approach to disclosure

Form CRS uses a simplified approach to help clients more fully understand the terms of their relationships with advisers

By Dale Brown
Cetera, Allianz and Capital Group partner on retirement income technology
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2019
Cetera, Allianz and Capital Group partner on retirement income technology

The new tool will generate a basic income plan that combines guaranteed fixed annuities and traditional asset management models.

By Ryan W. Neal
Ohio advisory firm managing $206 million moves to Kestra
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 10, 2019
Ohio advisory firm managing $206 million moves to Kestra

Independent firm led by Michelle M. Merkel makes the switch after 26 years with Principal Securities.

By InvestmentNews
Surging demand turns solar panels into the hottest summer investment
NEWS RIAS JUL 10, 2019
Surging demand turns solar panels into the hottest summer investment

Tax incentives fuel sales and drive share prices up by double and triple digits.

By Jeff Benjamin
The best states for retirement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2019
The best states for retirement

Where you go to hang your hat in retirement is a massive life decision.

David Lerner Associates' financial condition deteriorates
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUL 10, 2019
David Lerner Associates' financial condition deteriorates

Firm reported 'negative net worth' of $17 million last year in recent SEC filing.

By Bruce Kelly