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NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 27, 2016
Securities America to pay $1.5 million for mutual fund overcharges

The independent broker-dealer is paying restitution for failing to waive sales charges for some retirement plans and charitable organizations, according to Finra.

By Greg Iacurci
WestPark Capital CEO says he's adding some brokers from Newport Coast Securities, which he said is closing
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 27, 2016
WestPark Capital CEO says he's adding some brokers from Newport Coast Securities, which he said is closing

WestPark Capital CEO Richard Rappaport says Newport Coast Securities is closing and that he is being selective in who he hires from the broker-dealer.

By Bruce Kelly
Man Group's Emmanuel Roman named Pimco's new CEO
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2016
Man Group's Emmanuel Roman named Pimco's new CEO

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2016
National Holdings President Mark Goldwasser is leaving the firm

His departure follows agreement to be bought by Fortress Biotech.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS RIAS JUL 27, 2016
Radio show host Ric Edelman rants about raging fiduciary battle

Lawsuits filed against the Labor Department's regulation expose conflicts in financial advice.

By Christine Idzelis
Congressional sit-in disrupted by failed attempt to override veto of anti-DOL fiduciary rule bill
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2016
Congressional sit-in disrupted by failed attempt to override veto of anti-DOL fiduciary rule bill

Attempt to override the presidential veto of an anti-DOL fiduciary rule bill was used to interrupt a protest demanding action on gun-control legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Jeffrey Gundlach reaches for bond king crown as DoubleLine's active ETF closes in on Pimco
NEWS ETFS JUL 27, 2016
Jeffrey Gundlach reaches for bond king crown as DoubleLine's active ETF closes in on Pimco

Better performance and State Street's distribution muscle are key success factors.

By Jeff Benjamin
LPL, Cambridge and others in 'serious' talks to buy Foothill Securities
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 27, 2016
LPL, Cambridge and others in 'serious' talks to buy Foothill Securities

The adviser-owned independent broker-dealer is in “serious discussions” to be acquired by a larger firm, with LPL, Cambridge, and others as potential suitors.

By Bruce Kelly
DOL's rule on state retirement plans arrives at OMB
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
DOL's rule on state retirement plans arrives at OMB

The regulation, which offers states a route to avoid liability under ERISA, took its final step toward finalization.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
Older Americans working well past retirement age

The share of those over the age of 65 in the labor force was 19.4% on an unadjusted basis in June, up from 15% in June 2006.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
Make Medicare easier by using auto pay

Auto payment can help limit the chance of coverage lapses and reinstatement penalties down the road.

By Katy Votava
NEWS OPINION JUL 26, 2016
Why women tend to outperform men when investing

By Kara Murphy
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2016
Advisers asking DOL for clarification on fiduciary rule's impact on compensation

Labor Department's Tim Hauser discusses fiduciary rule's impact on compensation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Market volatility raises the bar for how much you will need to save for retirement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
Market volatility raises the bar for how much you will need to save for retirement

A 55-year-old would need $17.64 saved today to generate each dollar of annual retirement income starting at age 65.

By Mary Beth Franklin
5 ways financial advisers can steer clients toward a successful retirement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2016
5 ways financial advisers can steer clients toward a successful retirement

Knowing common retirement blind spots can make a big difference in mapping out your clients' futures.

By Bloomberg
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2016
Raymond James agrees to $5.95 million settlement with Vermont over alleged compliance failures

Vermont's regulator found supervisory failures under an EB-5 program helping to develop the state's ski resort

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS EQUITIES JUL 25, 2016
Deutsche Bank says fiscal stimulus can't save us

Plus: Gold investors love this Fed, really cheap ETFs, and an alternative to summer reading

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS EQUITIES JUL 25, 2016
REIT ETFs trouncing stocks thanks to low interest rates and flight to passive investing

Real estate-focused exchange traded funds attracted $1.5 billion in new money in June, followed by $1.3 billion the month before, according to FactSet.

By Jeff Benjamin
MoneyGuidePro creator releases DOL fiduciary-focused software
NEWS FINTECH JUL 25, 2016
MoneyGuidePro creator releases DOL fiduciary-focused software

Firms that use the tool will have a way to gauge if clients are invested to their best interests.

By Alessandra Malito
NEWS FIXED INCOME JUL 24, 2016
The Fed sits on its hands

Plus: Buying at the top, saving for retirement or else, and good funds with short track records

By Jeff Benjamin