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El-Erian says Fed risks instability, excess by keeping rates low
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 06, 2016
El-Erian says Fed risks instability, excess by keeping rates low

Federal Reserve officials need to consider the costs of keeping interest rates low, even as the U.S. economy is pressured by diminished worker productivity, according to Allianz's chief economic adviser.

By Bloomberg
CFP Board poised to make advisers' arbitration results public
NEWS RIAS SEP 06, 2016
CFP Board poised to make advisers' arbitration results public

Tweaks to new rule mean details of disputes may surface.

By Christine Idzelis
IRS says Finra fines not tax-deductible for broker-dealers
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 06, 2016
IRS says Finra fines not tax-deductible for broker-dealers

The tax code says fines paid to a government "agency or instrumentality" for violation of a law aren't tax-deductible.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2016
More millennials avoid reckoning with the Tax Man

The prevalence of student loans, a gig economy and transitory lifestyles makes it difficult for millennials to own up to what they owe and pay back the IRS.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 04, 2016
Why financial advisers hate Elizabeth Warren

The senator has emerged as an ardent champion of the DOL fiduciary rule and has used congressional hearings to take on Wall Street and industry regulators alike.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Do retainers beat AUM-based fees under fiduciary rule?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 02, 2016
Do retainers beat AUM-based fees under fiduciary rule?

New paper makes the case for advisers to charge clients flat fees versus fees based on assets given the approaching DOL regulation. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-faq&quot;_blank&quot;>A comprehensive, searchable database of advisers' fiduciary FAQs</a>)</i></b>

By Liz Skinner
NEWS OPINION SEP 02, 2016
Insurance that advisers will need to cover new fiduciary duties

Fiduciaries have certain responsibilities that trigger liability separate from contract and ordinary tort liability.

By Daniel J. Healy
Attorney Jerry Schlichter opens up about 403(b), 401(k) suits
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2016
Attorney Jerry Schlichter opens up about 403(b), 401(k) suits

After recent filings of a dozen lawsuits against university retirement plans, <i>InvestmentNews</i> spoke with the high-profile attorney about the broader world of ERISA fee litigation.

By Greg Iacurci
After bankruptcy, Cetera Financial Group looking to sell Legend Equities Corp.
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 02, 2016
After bankruptcy, Cetera Financial Group looking to sell Legend Equities Corp.

Cetera CEO Larry Roth says the company is shedding the RCS Capital name, officially putting the Nicholas Schorsch era behind it.

By Bruce Kelly
How Social Security benefits are calculated
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
How Social Security benefits are calculated

Estimated benefits assume continued earnings through full retirement age.

By Mary Beth Franklin
New Congressional bill addresses Medicare enrollment confusion
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
New Congressional bill addresses Medicare enrollment confusion

An antiquated, overly complex Part B enrollment process contributes to costly enrollment mistakes among many people new to Medicare.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 01, 2016
Investors gobbled up risk assets in August

Plus: The Fed's new spin, Wall Street women dish out career advice, and how to spend away a summer

By Jeff Benjamin
Why consistency adds value in retirement investing
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
Why consistency adds value in retirement investing

By Ellie Zhu
Cetera leadership issue could be settled within days
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 01, 2016
Cetera leadership issue could be settled within days

CEO Larry Roth acknowledges that the company has been looking at senior management structure.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera advisers in the dark after report that CEO Larry Roth will be replaced by chairman Robert Moore
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 01, 2016
Cetera advisers in the dark after report that CEO Larry Roth will be replaced by chairman Robert Moore

The company remains mum about reports that Mr. Roth has been replaced by chairman Robert Moore as CEO. <i>Plus: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20160815/BLOG09/160819961/key-principles-to-guide-corporate-governance-procedures-for-the-ibd&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Mr. Roth and Mr. Moore discuss the principles they developed for Cetera's board</a></i>

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 01, 2016
Families want details on how much to save for college

Financial planners can help parents decide what they can afford to save and spend

By Liz Skinner
Value strategies defy logic in push past growth stocks
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 01, 2016
Value strategies defy logic in push past growth stocks

Pinning the value rally on the Fed, hoping for the best.

By Jeff Benjamin
The alphabet soup of Medicare enrollment periods
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
The alphabet soup of Medicare enrollment periods

It's essential to be familiar with the many varieties of Medicare enrollment periods so your clients can make the best choices.

By Katy Votava
Salesforce adds compliance features to financial services CRM for DOL fiduciary rule
NEWS FINTECH SEP 01, 2016
Salesforce adds compliance features to financial services CRM for DOL fiduciary rule

More software providers will add or enhance their tools to assist advisers in meeting the regulation's requirements.

By Alessandra Malito
Financial advisers push boundaries of social media
NEWS RIAS SEP 01, 2016
Financial advisers push boundaries of social media

RIAs, wirehouses exploring new ways of connecting with clients online.

By Christine Idzelis