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NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 12, 2015
Schorsch's VSR to pony up in big case on illiquid alts

New acquisition by nontraded REIT czar costing him — $3.74 million in Texas state court settlement over sale of DBSI notes.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS FINTECH MAR 11, 2015
Investor trust. We can rebuild it.

Social media will be essential, and instead of going full automation, pair investing technology with a professional.

By Victor Gaxiola
Obama's proposed budget lets unemployed workers drain their retirement savings
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2015
Obama's proposed budget lets unemployed workers drain their retirement savings

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: The president's 2016 budget lets workers tap into their 401(k)s penalty-free once unemployment runs out.

By Jeff Benjamin
Vanguard may expand fast-growing virtual investing service to advisers
NEWS RIAS MAR 11, 2015
Vanguard may expand fast-growing virtual investing service to advisers

Pilot raised more than $9 billion last year along with hopes for more direct-to-consumer fund sales.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Tax reform battle zeroes in on small businesses
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 11, 2015
Tax reform battle zeroes in on small businesses

Corporate-only tax reform faces resistance for leaving out sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs and S corporations.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 11, 2015
Are your 2015 goals already slipping away?

If your goals are tied to specific dollar figures, one thing is missing and that's the reason why.

By Brad Johnson
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 10, 2015
O'Hanley has work cut out for him at State Street Global Advisors

Active vs. passive question lingers but long time money management exec sees opportunities for both approaches.

By James Comtois
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 10, 2015
Bill Gross using leverage to boost returns at Janus

Janus fund manager likens approach to hedge fund legend Ray Dalio of Bridgewater Associates

By Bloomberg
The robo-fication of RIA deal making
NEWS RIAS MAR 10, 2015
The robo-fication of RIA deal making

Deal making will undergo a change fueled by new technology but the most powerful approach will integrate technology and human consulting.

By Kathleen Asack and Mary Ann Buchanan
Don Froude stepping down as president of Ameriprise's personal advisers group
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 10, 2015
Don Froude stepping down as president of Ameriprise's personal advisers group

Froude, who oversees about 9,700 advisers, has been in the role since 2008. He will turn his focus to &quot;field initiative and projects&quot; at the company.

By Mason Braswell
Apps to help advisers manage their emails
NEWS FINTECH MAR 10, 2015
Apps to help advisers manage their emails

A full inbox of emails is daunting for any adviser, but these apps can help.

By Alessandra Malito
Strong dollar is keeping the markets on edge
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 10, 2015
Strong dollar is keeping the markets on edge

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: The wicked-fast pace of the dollar's rise has markets on edge, with other currencies unable to adapt fast enough.

By Jeff Benjamin
ARCP reports "weakness" in financial reporting controls
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 10, 2015
ARCP reports "weakness" in financial reporting controls

The audit committee for troubled traded REIT American Realty Capital Properties Inc. said it &#8220;found certain material weaknesses in the company's internal controls over financial reporting and its disclosure controls and procedures.&#8221;

By Bruce Kelly
In rare move, Vanguard beefs up international exposure in target date funds
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 10, 2015
In rare move, Vanguard beefs up international exposure in target date funds

Fund giant also plans to launch lower-cost institutional series to expand its market reach.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 10, 2015
Bill would end mandatory arbitration in brokerage contracts

Legislation introduced Thursday would ban such requirements for investor claims.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bill Gross pal McCulley leaving Pimco after firm hires former Morgan Stanley chief economist
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 10, 2015
Bill Gross pal McCulley leaving Pimco after firm hires former Morgan Stanley chief economist

Soon-to-be former chief economist exiting less than a year after joining, says 'mission is complete.'

By Bloomberg
Financial advisers rocket Vanguard to No. 2 in ETFs behind BlackRock
NEWS RIAS MAR 10, 2015
Financial advisers rocket Vanguard to No. 2 in ETFs behind BlackRock

The firm's focus on cost-conscious, fee-based advisers has been a winning strategy.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Merrill loses advisers managing $18.6 billion in 2014
NEWS RIAS MAR 10, 2015
Merrill loses advisers managing $18.6 billion in 2014

Wirehouse lost advisers managing $18.6 billion in 2014; veteran brokers blame Bank of America's 'fire first and ask questions later' mentality and expiration of retention deals. <i>(See also: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/video?playerType=INTV&amp;bctid=3966545534001&amp;date=20141231&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>How wirehouses will strike back against breakaways</a>)</i>

By Mason Braswell
Maxing out a 401(k) doesn't mean you can't keep saving for retirement
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 09, 2015
Maxing out a 401(k) doesn't mean you can't keep saving for retirement

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Having a maxed-out 401(k) is a good problem to have, but saving for retirement shouldn't end there.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 09, 2015
Which sector holds the most surprising value?

Using a historical lens, Goldman Sachs finds promise in this overlooked part of the market

By Bloomberg