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NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 15, 2018
Merrill re-evaluates commission ban in retirement accounts

The wirehouse's wealth management group announces a fresh look at the ban now that the DOL rule is on the brink of death.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 14, 2018
Cash floods into money market funds

Short-term debt funds are flourishing because they finally pay something.

By Bloomberg
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 14, 2018
Driverless cars may cut traffic jams, but not insurance premiums

A handful of fatal accidents involving autonomous vehicles suggest car insurance will evolve, rather than go away.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 14, 2018
SEC advice rule: Industry, investor advocates split

At SEC meeting, both sides say agency must better define what 'best interests' means.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 14, 2018
Stifel loses $400 million adviser team to Janney

Eight-person Gormley Furlong group is based in Yardley, Pa.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS JUN 14, 2018
RIA sentenced to 57-month prison term for theft barred by SEC

Eric Erb was ordered to pay restitution of $5.4 million to his defrauded clients.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule on brink of death as key deadline passes

Justice Department didn't petition the Supreme Court to rehear the case. A mandate from the 5th Circuit would finally lay the fiduciary rule to rest.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2018
Guaranteed retirement income campaign launched

Industry coalition seeks to educate the public and advisers about the value of annuities.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2018
Roth conversions can boost Medicare premiums

But one year of higher health care costs may be worth it to lower RMDs and taxes in the future.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 14, 2018
Former Morgan Stanley rep barred for using customer funds

Justin Mair says he 'mistakenly' paid his electric bill with client money.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 14, 2018
Vermont hybrid managing $330 million moves from Lincoln to LPL

Flood Financial Services switches broker-dealer and RIA platforms.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RIAS JUN 14, 2018
ProEquities introduces cybersecurity to protect even the least tech-savvy advisers

Developed by Entreda, the platform will ensure every computer and mobile device is secure when accessing client data.

By Ryan W. Neal
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 14, 2018
Finra to overhaul broker information system, cut compliance costs for broker-dealers

The move is intended to cut compliance costs for firms as well as make the registration and disclosure process more efficient.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2018
BlackRock, Wells Fargo reportedly preparing ESG funds for 401(k) plans

Both companies are said to be developing target-date funds with this focus.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2018
DoubleLine Capital's Gundlach says current debt expansion amid rising interest rates 'unprecedented'

Tax cuts and increased federal spending now could raise U.S. deficit to 125% of GDP by 2030.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS JUN 13, 2018
United Capital's new CIO has had an 'unlikely' career path

Kara Murphy never thought she'd end up on Wall Street — or be in one of the World Trade Center towers attacked on 9/11.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2018
Labor Department partners with two life insurers on abandoned plans

Will try to determine whether more than 2,000 retirement plans are abandoned.

By Brian Croce
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2018
SEC rule proposal doesn't include 401(k) sponsors in 'best interest' advice

Plan sponsors are left out of the equation because they don't appear to fall within the definition of "retail" investor, legal experts say.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2018
Wealth Enhancement Group acquires Cimino Wealth Advisors

Addition of $495 million Wisconsin hybrid brings AUM to $8.4 billion.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2018
Fed raises interest rates; signals 2 more hikes this year for total of 4

Falling unemployment and rising inflation put pressure on policymakers.

By Bloomberg