Industry News

Displaying 35454 results
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2018
The Life Insurance Agent as Financial Planner

Insurance is no longer just a one-off in planning.

By SteveParrishJDRICPCLUChFCRHU
State court ruling on broker protocol could greatly affect job seekers
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2018
State court ruling on broker protocol could greatly affect job seekers

Although it applies only in Georgia, other courts and industry panels could refer to the ruling in similar cases.

By Bloomberg
SEI has new approach to improve technology adoption by advisers
NEWS RIAS JUL 03, 2018
SEI has new approach to improve technology adoption by advisers

Firm hopes that involving advisers in the technology design process will result in better aligned products

By Ryan W. Neal
Better Markets blasts Finra's proposal to strengthen supervision of high-risk brokers as too weak
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 03, 2018
Better Markets blasts Finra's proposal to strengthen supervision of high-risk brokers as too weak

Financial reform group calls on regulator to make more fundamental changes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What older people should consider when starting a business
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2018
What older people should consider when starting a business

Older people account for a rising share of entrepreneurs, but should assess their financial situation before jumping in.

By Sarah Min
Divorced women declare financial independence
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2018
Divorced women declare financial independence

Selling an engagement ring can jump-start savings.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Trade war could harm Americans' retirement savings
NEWS EQUITIES JUL 03, 2018
Trade war could harm Americans' retirement savings

Concerns of tariffs disrupting overseas earnings continues to brew.

By Stephen Gandel
Wirehouses using digital advice technology to boost cross-selling
NEWS FINTECH JUL 02, 2018
Wirehouses using digital advice technology to boost cross-selling

With budgeting apps, account aggregation and integration with banking business, new apps give large firms the chance to increase wallet share.

By Ryan W. Neal
Guggenheim accused of using cash from annuity unit to fund CEO's purchase of LA Dodgers
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 02, 2018
Guggenheim accused of using cash from annuity unit to fund CEO's purchase of LA Dodgers

Case charges firm with 'siphoning' funds from insurance companies it owns.

By InvestmentNews
New digital Fidelity platform will let consulting firms bid for adviser projects
NEWS RIAS JUL 02, 2018
New digital Fidelity platform will let consulting firms bid for adviser projects

Consultants will be charged 18% of the price for each contract they are awarded as a fee for being on the platform.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 01, 2018
2018 Midyear Update

In his 2018 Midyear Update, Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan reviews how the economy and markets have fared in 2018, plus likely risks on the horizon.

By Gillian Albert
Investors don't have a clue about using 401(k) savings, Cerulli says
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2018
Investors don't have a clue about using 401(k) savings, Cerulli says

Plan participants have no idea how they will use their 401(k) savings when they retire, Cerulli study shows.

By InvestmentNews
New IRS form sends taxpayers toward Intuit, away from H&R Block
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2018
New IRS form sends taxpayers toward Intuit, away from H&R Block

But the shorter 1040 form still requires filers to provide all the same information.

By Bloomberg
Piwowar: Comments will be critical in shaping SEC advice rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 29, 2018
Piwowar: Comments will be critical in shaping SEC advice rule

Departing commissioner doesn't foresee final vote on proposal until 2019.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 29, 2018
Finra gives first report on where it spent money collected from fines

Regulator says most of the money was spent on improving regulatory functions and compliance by member firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
When it comes to the proposed SEC advice rule, words matter
NEWS RIAS JUN 29, 2018
When it comes to the proposed SEC advice rule, words matter

The rule would create a second, non-fiduciary version of the term 'best interest.'

By Blaine F. Aikin
Advisers take a short-term view of trade skirmishes
NEWS EMERGING MARKETS JUN 29, 2018
Advisers take a short-term view of trade skirmishes

Bracing for more market volatility as negotiations between China and the U.S. heat up ahead of July 6 start of new tariffs.

By Jeff Benjamin
Insurance group advising on $222 million consolidates at Securities America
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 28, 2018
Insurance group advising on $222 million consolidates at Securities America

Futurity First was affiliated with Mutual of Omaha Investors, ProEquities, AXA and Cambridge.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo loses $450 million hybrid to LPL
NEWS RIAS JUN 28, 2018
Wells Fargo loses $450 million hybrid to LPL

New York-based Rockline Wealth Management will use B-D and RIA platforms.

By InvestmentNews
Organizations launch campaign to get investment advisers to comment on SEC advice rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 28, 2018
Organizations launch campaign to get investment advisers to comment on SEC advice rule

Promotional flyer depicts the 'intimate relationship' advisers have with clients

By Mark Schoeff Jr.