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NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 05, 2016
MetLife seeks spinoff of U.S. unit after mulling IPO

At least 80.1% of the shares in the unit, Brighthouse Financial Inc., will be distributed to MetLife investors under the plan.

By Bloomberg
NEWS WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY OCT 05, 2016
Firms must look for female advisers in unusual occupations

Raymond James drums up interest among teachers, attorneys, real-estate agents and psychologists for potential recuits.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 05, 2016
Financial advisers find value in emerging-market debt funds

Investors poured $4.2 billion into the funds from June 30 through the end of August, according to Morningstar.

By John Waggoner
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 05, 2016
Bond-fund investors feel the sting of rising Treasury yields

The yield on the bellwether 10-year Treasury note has jumped from 1.37% in early July to 1.70 Thursday.

By John Waggoner
Finra suspends ex-LPL rep over unsuitable short-term trading of unit investment trusts
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 04, 2016
Finra suspends ex-LPL rep over unsuitable short-term trading of unit investment trusts

Mark Tauzin was suspended for eight months from any Finra-registered broker-dealer, fined $20,000 and required to pay $205,000 plus interest to 14 sets of clients.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 04, 2016
LPL affiliate with $600M in assets forms RIA

XML Financial joins roll-up firm Focus Financial.

By Grete Suarez
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2016
Sponsor of small 401(k) sued for losses tied to large 'patent troll' investment

Lawsuit argues plan wasn't diversified. Case doesn't fit prevailing litigation theme of targeting multibillion-dollar retirement plans for excessive fees.

By Greg Iacurci
Janus Capital agrees to merge with London's Henderson Global
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 04, 2016
Janus Capital agrees to merge with London's Henderson Global

The deal creates a global active management complex with $320 billion under management.

By Jeff Benjamin
LPL placing heavy focus on technology improvements
NEWS FINTECH OCT 04, 2016
LPL placing heavy focus on technology improvements

ClientWorks, the company's adviser dashboard, is now available to more than 11,000 advisers, up from 500 this time last year.

By Alessandra Malito
Alternative investments shop 361 Capital 'diversifies' into long-only management
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 03, 2016
Alternative investments shop 361 Capital 'diversifies' into long-only management

First post-merger mutual fund already filed.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 03, 2016
Investing in the largest funds isn't the biggest mistake you can make

Unless, of course, you want to beat the S&P 500 over the long term.

By John Waggoner
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 03, 2016
Stress tests still unpopular with fund industry

Industry trade group, as well as some mutual fund giants, push back against Financial Stability Board's proposal for stress tests.

By John Waggoner
NEWS EQUITIES OCT 03, 2016
Advisers weigh pros and cons of Janus-Henderson merger

Expanded distribution, consolidation and some lower fees expected.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RIAS OCT 03, 2016
Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors buys RIA in Dallas area

Ironmark, which has $340 million of assets, sought scale and resources to compete for clients.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 03, 2016
Independent advisers are key to economic growth in their communities: Oxford Economics study

Political leaders can put themselves in a better position to understand Main Street's needs by developing stronger ties to independent financial services firms and advisers.

By Dale Brown
NEWS ETFS OCT 03, 2016
The gloves come off in the legal fight between Pimco and Bill Gross

Plus: Claims of a better robo platform, a bright spot in a dim economic recovery, and health insurance won't be less expensive this year or next

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 02, 2016
How financial advisers can operate in a world without trust

By Ellie Zhu
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 30, 2016
Don't discount public company disclosures in fiduciary process

Actionable disclosure information is central to fulfillment of fiduciary obligations and plays an important role in advancing the profession.

By Blaine F. Aikin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 30, 2016
Morgan Stanley broker sentenced for Grand Central insider-trading scheme

New Jersey man is last of three men to be sentenced in $5.6M scheme centered around iconic clock at Grand Central.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 30, 2016
Thrivent Financial files sixth lawsuit against DOL fiduciary rule

Organization that provides financial services to Christians says it would not be able to use its dispute resolution mechanism if it had to adhere to the new regulation allowing class actions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.