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How advisers can help 401(k) plans manage the risk of missing participants
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 18, 2018
How advisers can help 401(k) plans manage the risk of missing participants

The DOL hasn't issued concrete guidance on the issue, but there are hints on how to avoid trouble.

By Fred Reish
Annuity group says Ohio National poses risk to industry
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 18, 2018
Annuity group says Ohio National poses risk to industry

Insured Retirement Institute says insurer's move to shore up its finances may create negative perception that harms annuity industry.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS sues Ohio National over lost variable annuity commissions
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 17, 2018
UBS sues Ohio National over lost variable annuity commissions

Wirehouse joins handful of other firms seeking to prevent insurer from cutting off flow of adviser trails.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS hit with $15 million in fines, penalties for AML problems
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 17, 2018
UBS hit with $15 million in fines, penalties for AML problems

Securities and banking regulators are continuing to focus on anti-money laundering procedures and policies.

By Bruce Kelly
Vanguard combines two strong funds creating a $25 billion large-cap growth portfolio
NEWS RIAS DEC 17, 2018
Vanguard combines two strong funds creating a $25 billion large-cap growth portfolio

The combined Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund will create a $25 billion large-cap growth portfolio

By Jeff Benjamin
Outstanding U.S. student loan debt reaches record $1.47 trillion
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 17, 2018
Outstanding U.S. student loan debt reaches record $1.47 trillion

Record level is more than double the $675 billion outstanding in 2009 at the end of recession.

By Bloomberg
TD Veo platform one step closer to fully digital account opening
NEWS RIAS DEC 17, 2018
TD Veo platform one step closer to fully digital account opening

New account opening process falls short of what advisers call true "straight-through processing" of new accounts.

By Ryan W. Neal
Oregon will help other states launch own auto-IRA programs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2018
Oregon will help other states launch own auto-IRA programs

States looking for potential partnerships to increase retirement-plan coverage

By Greg Iacurci
Lack of investment options plague HSAs
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2018
Lack of investment options plague HSAs

Retirement plan advisers can't match HSA investments with 401(k)s because of too few fund options.

By Greg Iacurci
Why Laurie Nardone Chose Independence
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2018
Why Laurie Nardone Chose Independence

Learn how an advisor made the transition to independence with an abundance of resources and guidance before, during and after the move.

By Gillian Albert
Regional broker-dealers quietly making comeback now, but the future remains uncertain
NEWS RIAS DEC 15, 2018
Regional broker-dealers quietly making comeback now, but the future remains uncertain

After a period of decline, the regional brokerage industry is scoring recruiting gains at the expense of wirehouses.

By Bruce Kelly
Show employees your commitment to diversity and inclusion from day one
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2018
Show employees your commitment to diversity and inclusion from day one

It is vital for companies to represent the people they serve.

By Ron Adams
Savvy advisers, take a close look at the Roth IRA
NEWS RIAS DEC 15, 2018
Savvy advisers, take a close look at the Roth IRA

Clients are looking for good news, and this could be the perfect year-end gift.

By crain-api
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2018
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions

Marital status and employment dictate signup deadlines.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Finra fines Merrill $300,000 for failing to supervise rogue broker
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 14, 2018
Finra fines Merrill $300,000 for failing to supervise rogue broker

The ghost of Eva Weinberg's actions continue to haunt the wirehouse

By Jeff Benjamin
Kestra Financial latest broker-dealer to be put up for sale
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 14, 2018
Kestra Financial latest broker-dealer to be put up for sale

The independent B-D's owner, Stone Point Capital, has tapped Goldman Sachs to lead the deal.

By Bruce Kelly
New York adviser pleads guilty to $11.5 million Ponzi scheme
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2018
New York adviser pleads guilty to $11.5 million Ponzi scheme

Hector May, 77, president of Executive Compensation Planners Inc., defrauded 15 clients with the help of his daughter.

By Greg Iacurci
BlackRock, Microsoft partner to develop retirement platform
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2018
BlackRock, Microsoft partner to develop retirement platform

Details are vague, but the partnership continues BlackRock's expansion into the technology market.

By Ryan W. Neal
Whiskey insurance is far from old-fashioned — demand is skyrocketing
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 13, 2018
Whiskey insurance is far from old-fashioned — demand is skyrocketing

The rise in prices and attendant need for insurance give a view into the changing landscape of alternative investments.

By Bloomberg
UBS gets ultra-high-net-worth and family office clients to invest in Times Square tower
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 13, 2018
UBS gets ultra-high-net-worth and family office clients to invest in Times Square tower

Construction on the 46-story tower known as TSX Broadway is set to begin in January.

By Bloomberg