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Rectifying Social Security's flawed advice
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2017
Rectifying Social Security's flawed advice

Put your request in writing, enlist help if needed and don't give up.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 24, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule provides retirement savers with needed protections

The secretary of Labor should improve the regulation, not repeal it

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2017
Simple disclosure of conflicts touted by opponents of DOL fiduciary rule not effective

Retirement plan fee-disclosure rules from 2012 show that sponsors — and likely participants — rarely read such notifications and, if they do, don't understand them.

By Fred Barstein
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 24, 2017
Knowledge-Based Investing: The Case for the HighMark Small Cap Core Fund

By Derek Izuel
NEWS RIAS MAY 23, 2017
In new fiduciary rule FAQs, DOL gives quasi-endorsement of clean shares

The DOL also hinted that clean shares may offer an avenue for an additional rule exemption, potentially as a replacement or alternative to BICE.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 23, 2017
Wells Fargo loses $130 million team to Raymond James

Father-and-son team based in Omaha, Neb., remain in employee channel.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 23, 2017
Trump budget seeking $3.6 trillion in cuts draws skepticism

Proposal would carve through range of federal safety-net programs, but faces rejection by lawmakers from both parties.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS MAY 23, 2017
RIAs and broker-dealers charge ahead in prep for DOL fiduciary rule

Many advisory firms have been progressing in changes required to meet the new regulation, despite the first delay and a broader review that continues.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 23, 2017
Rep barred for paying credit card bills with client money

Former Wells Fargo broker consents to Finra ban for improper transfers from customer accounts.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 23, 2017
Labor secretary Alexander Acosta gives DOL fiduciary rule supporters something to cheer about — at least for now

It won't be delayed beyond June 9, but there could still be wholesale changes to the rule in the future. (<b>More:</b>&#8203;&#32;<a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20170523/FREE/523009998/PH&quot; style=&quot;color:#b10816&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>DOL Fiduciary Rule: What you need to know about Acosta's decision) </a>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 23, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule reaction on Twitter

Big DOL fiduciary rule news requires a big reaction &amp;mdash; at least on Twitter. Here's what people were saying about the news that the rule will become applicable beginning June 9

By Scott Kleinberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 22, 2017
Wirehouses use predictive analytics to shore up goals-based planning

Large brokerage firms are updating technology to get a better understanding of clients in real time, to augment advisers' service and improve client experience.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 22, 2017
Advisers want Congress to increase HSA contribution limits

Congress might double contribution limits separately if health care bill falls apart in Senate, consultant says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RIAS MAY 22, 2017
$160 million Merrill Lynch team exits for HighTower

Advisers forming RIA in West Palm Beach, Fla.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 22, 2017
Vermont poised to become latest state to set up retirement plan for small businesses

It would be the ninth state to pass legislation creating a plan, and differs from other states' auto-IRA and marketplace approaches.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 22, 2017
Cambridge loses $120 million team to LPL

Five-person group based in Reading, Pa., affiliates with hybrid arm.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2017
Regulation, politics dominate adviser concerns, survey finds

Inflation worries grow, but still rank at bottom, Fidelity says.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2017
Phyllis Borzi says opponents of DOL fiduciary rule face uphill climb to further delay or dilute it

Former assistant Labor secretary who crafted the rule says President Trump won't be able to get rid of it simply because he doesn't like it.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2017
Acosta declines to extend delay of DOL fiduciary rule

Labor Secretary finds no legal basis to delay implementation; rule to become applicable June 9

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 21, 2017
Advisers struggle to get 401(k) plan, participant data from record keepers

Advisers argue they need to see participant information to do holistic planning and be fiduciaries.

By Fred Barstein