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ETF boon under DOL fiduciary rule won't be universal
NEWS ETFS JUN 15, 2016
ETF boon under DOL fiduciary rule won't be universal

Some of the more exotic ETF strategies may be difficult to defend as being in a client's best interest.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2016
What advisers and plan sponsors should include in investment policy statements

Avoid being the target of lawsuits by establishing and documenting a prudent process.

By Tara Mashack-Behney
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2016
Socially-conscious investing gets a boost from the DOL fiduciary rule

Labor Department acknowledges fiduciaries can apply environmental, societal and governance factors when investing

By Blaine F. Aikin
DOL supports ESG fund use in 401(k) plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2016
DOL supports ESG fund use in 401(k) plans

New guidance amends old rules that had a "chilling effect" on ESG fund use in ERISA plans.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 15, 2016
5 sustainable investing mistakes you don't want to make

Investing in companies that are making a positive impact on the world is a noble goal; just don't fall into these traps.

By Bloomberg
Do this before you apply the science of investing
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 14, 2016
Do this before you apply the science of investing

Financial advisers have both the blessing and obligation to help people cope with their money anxiety.

By Carl Richards
MSCI won't add China equities to global benchmark indexes
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 14, 2016
MSCI won't add China equities to global benchmark indexes

Strategists at Goldman Sachs and Citigroup say they were surprised by MSCI's decision.

By Bloomberg
State Street execs expect retirement savings law by 2018
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2016
State Street execs expect retirement savings law by 2018

State and federal initiatives are growing dialogue between policymakers, industry and congressmen around the retirement savings gap.

By Greg Iacurci
71% of U.S. households fall below the $100,000 asset threshold for advisers
NEWS RIAS JUN 14, 2016
71% of U.S. households fall below the $100,000 asset threshold for advisers

Incorporating robo-advice might make servicing middle market more profitable, Cerulli study says.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2016
Less than perfect credit? No mortgage for you

While surveys say credit is loosening for some types of loans, standards are still far tighter than they were before the financial crisis.

By Bloomberg
Mutual fund born during Great Depression proves the value of buy-and-hold
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 14, 2016
Mutual fund born during Great Depression proves the value of buy-and-hold

The 81-year-old Voya Corporate Leaders Trust beats most by doing nothing.

By John Waggoner
Who's keeping track of IRA basis?
NEWS IRA ALERT JUN 14, 2016
Who's keeping track of IRA basis?

IRA basis is required to be tracked on IRS Form 8606 “Nondeductible IRAs,” which is filed with a client's tax return.

By Ed Slott
Franklin Templeton joins Fidelity, Goldman and John Hancock in launching strategic beta ETFs
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 14, 2016
Franklin Templeton joins Fidelity, Goldman and John Hancock in launching strategic beta ETFs

Three of the Franklin LibertyQ funds are core multi-strategy funds, seeking a combination of quality, value, momentum and low-volatility stocks.

By John Waggoner
U.S. stock market getting closer to a 'melt up,' says HSBC
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 14, 2016
U.S. stock market getting closer to a 'melt up,' says HSBC

Two major components of the S&P 500 could move higher

By Bloomberg
Pull clients back from obsessing over the markets
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 14, 2016
Pull clients back from obsessing over the markets

You can't begin to help them avoid falling into this trap until you empathize with them.

By crichards
MassMutual settles 401(k) suit with its employees for $31 million
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2016
MassMutual settles 401(k) suit with its employees for $31 million

The insurer joins other firms such as Fidelity Investments and Ameriprise Financial in settling allegations over excessive 401(k) fees in their own company plans.

By Greg Iacurci
Former FDIC chairwoman Sheila Bair joins retirement robo's advisory board
NEWS FINTECH JUN 13, 2016
Former FDIC chairwoman Sheila Bair joins retirement robo's advisory board

Blooom hopes to use her experience in financial crisis, student debt to push company forward.

By Alessandra Malito
Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn in $26.2 billion deal
NEWS FINTECH JUN 13, 2016
Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn in $26.2 billion deal

The deal is the largest under the tenure of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2016
Changes in reverse mortgages give advisers new tools in retirement planning

Prominent researchers are embracing the home equity product as a key retirement planning tool. Will advisers follow? <b><i>(Related: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20160610/FREE/610009999/PH/9-surprising-ways-to-use-a-reverse-mortgage&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">9 surprising ways to use a reverse mortgage</a>)</b></i>

By Mary Beth Franklin
Bill Gross' Janus fund reaps biggest inflow in more than a year
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2016
Bill Gross' Janus fund reaps biggest inflow in more than a year

Janus Global Unconstrained received about $144 million in May.

By Bloomberg