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NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 10, 2016
Here's what financial advisers need to tell clients about new money-market rules

The key changes, which take effect on Oct. 14, require institutional prime money funds to move from a fixed $1 net asset value to a floating NAV, and adopt potential liquidity fees and redemption gates.

By John Waggoner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 10, 2016
InvestmentNews Twitter followers pick Donald Trump as winner of second presidential debate

The Republican nominee emerged as the clear victor for some, while taxes and health care provided fodder for lively viewer commentary.

By Bloomberg
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2016
How big wealth management firms should treat top-performing advisers to keep them happy

Those who excel should be paid better, allowed to thrive and grow, in an aspirational, transparent way that will be admired by peers, competitors, shareholders and regulators.

By Danny Sarch
NEWS FINTECH OCT 10, 2016
Envestnet buys analytics firm with eye toward DOL fiduciary rule compliance

Firm purchases Wheelhouse Analytics as tool to glean more insight into client portfolios and benchmark accounts against peers.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2016
Financial advisers need to prepare for the coming age wave

Millions of investors unprepared for retirement but no one seems to have an answer.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2016
Merrill Lynch brokers with $800 million in assets leave for Janney Montgomery

The group, named Seaport Wealth Management, joins Janney in Connecticut.

By Christine Idzelis
BlackRock cuts ETF prices anticipating greater passive shift
NEWS ETFS OCT 10, 2016
BlackRock cuts ETF prices anticipating greater passive shift

World's largest provider of exchange-traded funds is cutting prices across its core ETFs in anticipation of a new U.S. rule.

By Bloomberg
Big bets come back to haunt Franklin Templeton's global bond fund
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 10, 2016
Big bets come back to haunt Franklin Templeton's global bond fund

Investors exit as the manager sticks to his guns.

By Jeff Benjamin
Outsourced 401(k) fiduciary services emerge after DOL rule
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2016
Outsourced 401(k) fiduciary services emerge after DOL rule

Providers such as MassMutual and Mercer have recently unveiled new services, part of a trend seeking to capitalize on disruption caused by the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Greg Iacurci
Fidelity fires the latest salvo in ETF fee war
NEWS ETFS OCT 09, 2016
Fidelity fires the latest salvo in ETF fee war

No more commissions for 18 BlackRock ETFs.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 09, 2016
Viewing a recession threat through rose-colored glasses

Plus: Warren Buffett thumps Donald Trump on taxes, Russia drives energy ETF rally, and Ken Bone and his famous red sweater

By Jeff Benjamin
Prudential Investments joins the fee-cut bandwagon
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 07, 2016
Prudential Investments joins the fee-cut bandwagon

Asset manager cuts expenses on nine mutual funds, after a string of ETF fee cuts by Charles Schwab and BlackRock. <b><i>(Related read: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20160628/FREE/160629906/fidelity-takes-on-vanguard-by-cutting-prices-on-index-funds-etfs&quot;" target="&#8221;blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fidelity takes on Vanguard by cutting prices</a>)</i></b>

By Jeff Benjamin
Gold's price drop puts traders and investors at odds
NEWS ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2016
Gold's price drop puts traders and investors at odds

A 24% gain since January and an 8% drop since July

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2016
Follow the presidential debate with InvestmentNews #INDebate16

Join the conversation with IN's senior Washington reporter, Mark Schoeff Jr., and your adviser peers on Twitter during the presidential debate at 9 p.m. ET Sunday using <b>#INDebate16</b>. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20160925/FREE/160929970/hillary-clinton-vs-donald-trump-who-are-you-voting-against&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Advisers sound off about who, Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, they are voting </i>against<i></a>)</b></i>

By Bloomberg
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 07, 2016
Use fee compression as an opportunity to address life insurance concerns

Focus on the costs inside the life insurance policies of clients and prospects, where they need management and advisory services arguably even more so than in their investment portfolios.

By Barry Flagg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2016
Merrill's move to end commission IRAs a 'tectonic shift' for brokerage industry

Move could pressure other wirehouses to follow suit and lead to adviser attrition. <b>Plus, <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Find answers to all of the most frequently asked questions on DOL fiduciary rule</a>.</b>

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2016
How advisers can explain the big difference between trading and investing

Help clients understand that a difference does exist and respecting that difference matters if they want to reach their goals.

By crichards
NEWS FINTECH OCT 07, 2016
Steps advisers must take to avoid email cyberattacks

The bottom line is that every email should be viewed with suspicion.

By Sheryl Rowling
NEWS FINTECH OCT 07, 2016
Financial advisers severely underestimating cyberthreats: experts

The biggest threat to the financial advisory industry might be underestimating the risks posed by a hacker or computer virus, technology security experts say.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 07, 2016
Why traditional balanced portfolio of 60% stocks, 40% bonds can still work for investors

Some financial advisers question the idea of having a bond-free portfolio

By John Waggoner