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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2016
401(k) advisers push for more general investment policies as fiduciary safeguard

Violating terms of an investment policy statement is considered a fiduciary breach, and the uptick in 401(k) litigation has heightened concern over language that's too prescriptive.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 08, 2016
USA Mutuals Vice Fund's winning strategy in election year: Guns, booze, tobacco and gambling

The fund has beaten the S&P 500 in three of the last four presidential election cycles.

By John Waggoner
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2016
Hillary Clinton victory fortifies DOL fiduciary rule, portends staying the course on adviser regulation

In the new administration, the regulatory agenda could be largely shaped by the officials she puts in charge of the agencies.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Leadership insights from former President George W. Bush
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 08, 2016
Leadership insights from former President George W. Bush

#43 tells it like it is.

By Joe Duran
NEWS ETFS NOV 08, 2016
American Funds sees the no-load light

Plus: A big warning from Pioneer Investments, ETF company revenues, and another bleak earnings season ahead

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2016
Stocks rise, bonds fall with gold as Clinton gets FBI boost

Democrat's chances of a U.S. election win increased after FBI said her handling of emails wasn't a crime.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2016
NAFA appeals court victory for DOL fiduciary rule

The Labor Department is coming off a big win, but will the judgment have legs in this appeal and the five other suits still pending against the regulation? <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">The most up-to-date information on the DOL rule</a>)</i></b>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2016
Where will Medicare costs go in 2017?

There are some variables under clients' control that they can use to bring down their total Medicare costs.

By Bloomberg
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 07, 2016
Bipartisan support from Democrats and Republicans bodes well for infrastructure investments

Infrastructure mutual funds and ETFs are currently beating the S&amp;P 500.

By John Waggoner
NEWS FINTECH NOV 07, 2016
Technology guide for firms that turn to next gen clients

Adviser offers firm's experience building a business within the business for younger investors

By Matt Cosgriff
Morningstar cuts index benchmarking fees to zero
NEWS ETFS NOV 07, 2016
Morningstar cuts index benchmarking fees to zero

Through the launch of its Open Indexes Project, the fund tracker is now offering free access to more than 100 global equity indexes and hopes to build a brand as well.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers managing $200 million in client assets join Stifel
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 07, 2016
Advisers managing $200 million in client assets join Stifel

The Anderson Financial Group will be based in Madison, Wis.

By Grete Suarez
UBS Wealth Management Americas sees record profit in boost from fee-based assets, lending
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2016
UBS Wealth Management Americas sees record profit in boost from fee-based assets, lending

Mortgage balances rose 9% and securities based lending portfolios were up 6% from a year ago

By Christine Idzelis
In the wake of the DOL fiduciary rule, will adviser M&A surge?
NEWS RIAS NOV 07, 2016
In the wake of the DOL fiduciary rule, will adviser M&A surge?

Two industry leaders &amp;mdash; Pershing Advisor Solutions CEO Mark Tibergien and Echelon Partners CEO Dan Seivert &amp;mdash; disagree on what impact the regulation will have on the financial advice market.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 07, 2016
The DOL rule kicks in. Will independent broker-dealers survive?

When the United Kingdom implemented similar legislation a few years ago, about 40% of advisers simply left the business.

By Joe Duran
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2016
UBS denies report that it may want to unload its U.S. wealth management group

Unconfirmed New York Post story revives old rumor that Swiss company may want to sell its U.S. brokerage house.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 06, 2016
Advisory firms redesign their offices to attract millennial clients

Private offices and cubicles are a thing of the past at modern firms. <b><i>(Related read: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161102/BLOG09/161109983/seven-technology-trends-shaping-investments&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seven technology trends shaping investments</a>)</b></i>

By Liz Skinner
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 06, 2016
Eyes wide shut on DOL fiduciary future

The advice industry is still largely speculating about what lies ahead.

By Ellie Zhu
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2016
Here's how much this presidential election really impacts your portfolio

The level of market jitters is pretty normal, despite a recent survey that shows the election is causing U.S. voters high anxiety.

By Bloomberg
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 04, 2016
Little bloodshed in bond market so far as interest rates rise

Despite redemptions, largest bond funds hold up well.

By John Waggoner