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NEWS FINTECH MAR 30, 2016
Massachusetts regulator Galvin questions robos' ability to act as state-registered investment advisers

The statement is targeted at direct-to-consumer platforms seeking registration in the state.

By Alessandra Malito
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
Procrastinating? Here's what you need to know about filing your taxes

Filing close to, or after, April 18 could be a sign you're a member of the financial elite.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity offers to help employees pay off student loans
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 30, 2016
Fidelity offers to help employees pay off student loans

Securities powerhouse will pay up to $10,000 in principal payments over five years, or $2,000 a year.

By John Waggoner
NEWS RIAS MAR 30, 2016
Time to get on board the fiduciary train

Many advisers and the firms they work for are still woefully unprepared for what lies ahead.

By MFXFeeder
Fed's Bullard sees case for April hike as inflation set to overshoot
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 30, 2016
Fed's Bullard sees case for April hike as inflation set to overshoot

Odds of Federal Reserve falling behind curve have increased

By Bloomberg
Strategies for delaying required minimum distributions for working clients
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
Strategies for delaying required minimum distributions for working clients

Those who are 70 ½ and still on the job may be able to delay distributions from company plans.

By Bloomberg
Fisher Investments names Damian Ornani CEO as Ken Fisher relinquishes role
NEWS RIAS MAR 30, 2016
Fisher Investments names Damian Ornani CEO as Ken Fisher relinquishes role

Mr. Fisher will stay on as executive chairman and co-CIO of the investment adviser

By Christine Idzelis
When delayed retirement credits are delayed
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
When delayed retirement credits are delayed

Some Social Security beneficiaries must wait an additional year for full payment.

By Mary Beth Franklin
DOL fiduciary rule will cause retirement plan advisers to outsource liability
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule will cause retirement plan advisers to outsource liability

Post-DOL fiduciary rule, industry watchers expect even more outsourcing to help reduce or eliminate fiduciary liability when building plan lineups.

By Greg Iacurci
Salesforce debuts adviser-focused client relationship management platform
NEWS FINTECH MAR 30, 2016
Salesforce debuts adviser-focused client relationship management platform

Called Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, the platform is the company's entry into the wealth management industry.

By Alessandra Malito
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 29, 2016
Gold's best quarter in decades bodes well for the commodity

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Even after its best quarterly performance in nearly 30 years, gold could still have some upside to go.

By Jeff Benjamin
Janet Yellen says central bankers should 'proceed cautiously' in raising interest rates
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 29, 2016
Janet Yellen says central bankers should 'proceed cautiously' in raising interest rates

Federal Reserve chairwoman cites heightened risks in the global economy as cause for caution

By Bloomberg
American Funds says low fees, manager ownership can save actively managed funds
NEWS ETFS MAR 29, 2016
American Funds says low fees, manager ownership can save actively managed funds

Top money manager finds two key elements that can help identify which funds are more likely to beat their benchmarks.

By Jeff Benjamin
Vanguard raises some expense ratios
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 29, 2016
Vanguard raises some expense ratios

One of the lowest-cost fund companies gets into a war of words with an analyst over how it calculates expense ratios.

By John Waggoner
Recruiter questions Merrill Lynch's client retention numbers
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 29, 2016
Recruiter questions Merrill Lynch's client retention numbers

Wirehouse recently claimed it typically retains 40%-50% of client assets after an adviser leaves.

By Danny Sarch
Robo-advisers aim to better link investments and financial planning
NEWS FINTECH MAR 29, 2016
Robo-advisers aim to better link investments and financial planning

Automated online platforms are putting benchmarking metrics aside, and measuring success by how they help clients reach their financial goals.

By Alessandra Malito
NEWS IRA ALERT MAR 28, 2016
Splitting retirement plan assets in divorce can get complicated if one spouse dies

A recent court case illuminates the possibility of a pension benefit going back to the plan if the right legal documents are not in order.

By Ed Slott
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 28, 2016
Dividend-payers are slaying share buyback names

Plus: Consumers are borrowing like it's 2008, mortgage-backed securities are back in vogue, and college is for chumps

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS FINTECH MAR 28, 2016
Investopedia to boost networking services on its Advisor Insights website, CEO says

In the next year, it will add follower capabilities, a portal for adviser peers to share best practices, adviser video tools.

By Alessandra Malito
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 28, 2016
JPMorgan $1.2B wealth team exits with Silicon Valley help

David Savir and Carlos Dominguez form Miami-based boutique Element Pointe.

By Bloomberg