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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 08, 2017
The conundrum of state-run retirement plans

Some opposed to state-run retirement plans argue that these types of plans should be handled by the private sector rather than the government.

By Terry Dunne
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAY 08, 2017
Morgan Stanley's decision to cut Vanguard funds likely due to DOL fiduciary rule

Because of the fiduciary rule, broker-dealers are looking to have level compensation across their platforms.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 08, 2017
Why Congress is making it tougher to retire

The new health care bill and a move to limit retirement savings will both hurt those trying to prepare for retirement

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2017
Opponents of DOL fiduciary rule want SEC to modify suitability standard

ICI chief executive Paul Schott Stevens is the latest to telegraph the route the financial industry wants the agency to take.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 07, 2017
Independent broker-dealer Triad Advisors sues former advisers

Firm takes action against former advisers for allegedly violating terms of promissory note

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2017
Forget bingo! More Americans are working part-time in retirement

Whether it's for financial, social or mental health reasons, Americans are opting to work part-time in retirement and advisers are helping them figure out how to do it.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 05, 2017
Milestone birthday triggers crucial financial decisions

In latest dispatch from the retirement front, InvestmentNews' contributing editor mulls health insurance, estate planning choices.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 05, 2017
ICI head casts doubt on further delay of DOL fiduciary rule

Paul Schott Stevens says prospects for a delay are 'uncertain' and that the rule 'is already causing great harm.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS FINTECH MAY 05, 2017
Millennials design the financial service that would get them to invest

Hypothetical "Zenvestr" would work mostly through an app.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RIAS MAY 05, 2017
Morgan Stanley financial adviser managing $275 million forms RIA

The new firm, Executive Wealth Group, will custody assets with Raymond James.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2017
Include health savings accounts in fiduciary process

The DOL rule that requires acting in clients' best interests will apply to these accounts.

By Blaine F. Aikin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2017
Senate votes to kill state auto-IRA rule

If signed by the president, as expected, the resolution likely would have a 'chilling effect' on development of such retirement plans by states, due to the loss of the ERISA exemption.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2017
Where the winners and losers are in the housing recovery

Most U.S. homes are worth less than before the crash.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 04, 2017
House committee approves Dodd-Frank replacement bill that includes repeal of DOL fiduciary rule

The Financial CHOICE Act also makes substantial changes affecting many regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Hazel Bradford
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 04, 2017
Advisor Group units fined for capital violations

Finra censures Royal Alliance, FSC, SagePoint, Woodbury, levies $550,000 in fines.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 04, 2017
Massachusetts fines LPL $1 million for failure to supervise advisers at credit union

Says advisers working at a credit union misled investors on how they were paid

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2017
The benefit advisers should be talking about with 401(k) plan sponsors

The job of 401(k) advisers is to help all plan participants attain a respectable retirement, including those who have lost the ability to earn money.

By Aaron Pottichen
NEWS RIAS MAY 03, 2017
Dynasty Financial lures breakaways with new financing deal

New lending program marks Dynasty's first foray into ownership stake.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 03, 2017
House Democrats try to protect DOL fiduciary rule from repeal in Dodd-Frank overhaul bill

More than two hours of debate brings up old arguments from both Democrats and Republicans over whether rule will help or hurt the middle class.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 03, 2017
Putnam kicks off expanded ESG effort

Firm hires Katherine Collins to lead sustainable investing team

By InvestmentNews