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NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2017
Kovack Securities buys brokerage assets of Capital Guardian

Capital Guardian's $593 million RIA is not part of the sale.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2017
Colorado indicts former LPL rep on securities fraud, theft charges

Sonya Camarco accused of diverting more than $850,000 from client accounts.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RIAS SEP 27, 2017
InvestmentNews is looking for the 'Best Places to Work' for financial advisers

Guide will give employers a chance to put their best foot forward in competitive labor market. Registration ends Friday.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RIAS SEP 27, 2017
What to do when your broker-dealer gets acquired

Don't panic, but seize the chance to investigate other firms

By Trent Gain
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2017
Wagner introduces bill to kill DOL fiduciary rule

Legislation would establish a different best interest standard that would require brokers to disclose the compensation they receive and any conflicts of interest that are linked to investment products they sell.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RIAS SEP 27, 2017
Fidelity has 'real need' to recruit more women, Johnson says

Female clients prefer female advisers, the fund giant has found

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2017
Seniors scramble to beat reverse mortgage deadline

Demand for mandatory pre-loan counseling outstrips supply.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2017
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Wells Fargo 401(k) participants

Plaintiffs failed to show the 401(k) plan executives breached their fiduciary duties, according to the judge.

By Rob Kozlowski
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2017
SEC's Clayton says agency is 'pushing' toward a fiduciary rule, working with DOL

While Senate hearing focused on recent cyberbreach, SEC chairman highlighted fiduciary duty as 'a priority for me.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2017
401(k) lawsuit attacks excessive advisory fees paid to UBS

Litigation regarding retirement plan adviser fees is rare, but some believe it will become more prevalent.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2017
Finra awards $1.5 million to victims of broker fraud

Barred Michigan rep Christopher Tolmacs 'pocketed' money for funds.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2017
Keys to M&A Success: Making a deal that makes more than business sense

By Gabriel Garcia
NEWS RIAS SEP 25, 2017
Dividing retirement assets when divorcing abroad

Wealth spread across borders is subject to special rules — and special strategies to deal with them.

By R. Stanton Farmer
NEWS FINTECH SEP 25, 2017
Envestnet to buy FolioDynamix

The deal, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2018, will bring the total assets Envestnet works with to almost $2 trillion.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RIAS SEP 25, 2017
SEC says Colorado RIA lied about experience and past performance

Michael Moses falsely claimed 24% returns, and lost most of clients' money.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RIAS SEP 25, 2017
Cybersecurity weaknesses worry state RIA regulators

More than 698 deficiencies found in 1,200 exams, says NASAA.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2017
Finra sanctions Morgan Stanley over UIT sales

The firm will pay $13 million in fines and restitution for failure to supervise.

By InvestmentNews
HighTower faces pressure to let investors cash out
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2017
HighTower faces pressure to let investors cash out

After an IPO planned for last year didn't happen, the company could opt to satisfy its backers with a sale.

By Lynne Marek
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 23, 2017
Do you really want states to take the lead on fiduciary?

The Trump administration's proposed delay in the implementation of key parts of the DOL's fiduciary rule has opened a can of worms for the financial services industry.

By crain-api
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2017
Jerry Schlichter's fee lawsuits have left an indelible mark on the 401(k) industry

After a decade of litigation, fees are lower and retirement plans are more transparent. But have the lawsuits gone too far?

By Greg Iacurci