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Social Security clarifies guidance on claiming rules at 11th hour
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2016
Social Security clarifies guidance on claiming rules at 11th hour

Watch out: The range of advice issued by local offices and hotline operators has been very inconsistent.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 10, 2016
Obama administration vows to veto House resolution to kill DOL fiduciary rule

President Barack Obama will veto a House resolution designed to kill a Labor Department rule to raise investment-advice standards for retirement accounts, the White House said Wednesday.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Labor Secretary Thomas Perez gets high marks for guiding the fiduciary rule through the regulatory shoals
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2016
Labor Secretary Thomas Perez gets high marks for guiding the fiduciary rule through the regulatory shoals

Thomas Perez gets high marks for guiding the fiduciary rule through the regulatory shoals, but supporters question whether he gave away too much.</br><b><i>(More coverage: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Everything you need to know on the DOL fiduciary rule</a>)</b></i>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 10, 2016
Kevin Beard, head of recruiting at AIG Advisor Group, resigns

His departure comes more than two months after AIG announced the sale of AIG Advisor Group to Lightyear Capital and PSP Investments.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 10, 2016
Stifel's purchase of Sterne Agee likely not its last in the broker-dealer space

The acquisition signals Stifel's interest in growing its wealth management business, though future deals depend on what's available &amp;mdash; and at what price, according to CEO Ron Kruszewski.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 09, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule compliance a worry for fee-only financial planners

Additional hoops to jump through to show regulators they are fiduciaries have fee-only advisers worried.

By Liz Skinner
Janus Capital's Bill Gross says only the Federal Reserve can save us
NEWS EQUITIES MAY 09, 2016
Janus Capital's Bill Gross says only the Federal Reserve can save us

Janus bond manager pushes for 'helicopter money' pronto

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 09, 2016
Brokers: Either move toward a fiduciary standard or have it forced upon you

Being on the side of the argument that says you do not have to act in the best interests of your client is laughable.

By Danny Sarch
Why advisers need to talk to clients differently about life insurance
NEWS OPINION MAY 08, 2016
Why advisers need to talk to clients differently about life insurance

Give clients an alternative to the auto-industry-like life insurance industry operating system

By Barry Flagg
Bill Gross, Mohamed El-Erian warn against counting the Federal Reserve out
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2016
Bill Gross, Mohamed El-Erian warn against counting the Federal Reserve out

U.S. rate increase may come in June as wages rise, Mr. Gross says.

By Bloomberg
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAY 08, 2016
New tools provide real estate hedging

By Emery Matthews
NEWS EQUITIES MAY 08, 2016
Shedding early light on President Barack Obama's economic legacy

The long-term effects of the decisions made will shed light on the effectiveness of this period of economic history

By MFXFeeder
NEWS EMERGING MARKETS MAY 08, 2016
Keep your eye on the Puerto Rico bond saga

Advisers must regularly monitor investments, even apparently safe mutual funds, to make sure they are not taking on increased risk.

By MFXFeeder
Hardcore bear ETFs poised to swell past bulls as inflows surge
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 06, 2016
Hardcore bear ETFs poised to swell past bulls as inflows surge

So big have been the inflows that the market capitalization of inverse products is on the verge of eclipsing bullish exchange-traded notes for the first time since 2013.

By Bloomberg
Goldman Sachs: The search for yield just getting started
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 06, 2016
Goldman Sachs: The search for yield just getting started

Firm says 90% of actively managed high-yield debt funds now failing to meet or surpass their benchmarks this year.

By Bloomberg
How to help clients save big bucks on health and Medicare costs in retirement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2016
How to help clients save big bucks on health and Medicare costs in retirement

Mass consumer confusion regarding health care expenses in retirement makes it even more imperative for advisers to discuss the topic with clients.

By Greg Iacurci
Legg Mason seizes on states' fervor with an IRA program for small businesses
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2016
Legg Mason seizes on states' fervor with an IRA program for small businesses

The asset manager, along with a few partners, is playing off the retirement coverage gap and states' growing interest in launching similar programs.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2016
SEC charges four with free-dinner scheme in Florida that fraudulently targeted the elderly

A large portion of the money raised was never invested, the SEC alleged.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 06, 2016
Workers and employers would be forced to save 3% of pay under new retirement proposal

Private equity exec Tony James and economist Teresa Ghilarducci advocate for a national retirement system starkly different from our current one.

By Greg Iacurci
Donald Trump says Puerto Rico bondholders should 'take a hit'
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 05, 2016
Donald Trump says Puerto Rico bondholders should 'take a hit'

Presumptive nominee's view could win over some Republicans

By Bloomberg