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NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2017
Jay Clayton says SEC, DOL can give market 'clarity' on fiduciary rule

Chief regulator is confident two agencies could reach 'common ground' on an investment advice standard across all accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2017
FS Investments promotes Mike Kelly to president

Will retain role as chief investment officer.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2017
Retirement plan participation higher than previously thought: ICI

But there's still plenty of room for improvement.

By John Waggoner
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2017
Sen. Gary Peters brings broker background to work every day on Capitol Hill

Michigan Democrat resists ripping up DOL fiduciary rule but would be open to some changes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 25, 2017
Independent broker-dealer Vanderbilt revamps to focus on impact investing

The $3B AUM firm rebrands itself with commitment to sustainability in investment options and own culture.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2017
United Capital buys three RIAs, adds $758 million

The 'hat trick' is in line with consolidator acquisition trends

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 25, 2017
Wells Fargo wants mistakenly sent client data returned

Information includes names, Social Security numbers of tens of thousands of wealthy clients.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS JUL 24, 2017
Near-record pace of M&A continues for RIA firms

Second-quarter saw 38 deals, says DeVoe report.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule opponents want to push implementation back until 2019

ICI, Chamber of Commerce among groups asking for delay, while Democratic lawmakers call on DOL to keep to its earlier planned schedule of Jan. 1, 2018.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS FINTECH JUL 24, 2017
Betterment funding values firm at $800 million

Now with $10 billion in assets, robo receives $70 million in new funding.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule causing DC-plan record keepers to change business with insurance agents

Principal has communicated that independent agents must change their business models to keep receiving compensation.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2017
Executive women aren't getting advice they need

By Bloomberg
NEWS FINTECH JUL 22, 2017
Understanding algorithms is key to gauging robo fiduciary status

Regulators must learn new techniques and skills to examine robo-advisers for their adherence to the fiduciary standard.

By crain-api
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2017
Retirement planning for women

Longer lifespans and lower savings require creative income strategies.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 21, 2017
Missing from Retirement Income Planning: A Plan

Majority of advisers do not create written plans for clients, forgoing business growth opportunities.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 21, 2017
Social Security Underfunding Threatens Americans' Retirement

With Social Security running out of money, one of the pillars of retirement is in jeopardy.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 21, 2017
Employers Reducing Contributions to Retirement Benefits: Study

Employers cut their contributions to workers' retirements by 25% from 2001 to 2015, according to a new report from Willis Towers Watson.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 21, 2017
Having reached the summit, can Vanguard maintain its perch?

Unique challenges ahead for new CEO of the second-largest money manager in the world.

By Nir Kaissar
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 21, 2017
Don't forget: Comment period for CFP Board's new standards ends Aug. 21

The proposed standards enhance the value of certification by establishing clear standards for the delivery of financial advice.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 21, 2017
Sean Spicer resigns as press secretary after Anthony Scaramucci is appointed communications director

Scaramucci is known as an ardent foe of the DOL fiduciary rule, having said during the campaign that Trump would repeal it .

By Bloomberg