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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
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2016
Snoop Dogg takes the debate over Prince's lack of a will to a new level

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Snoop Dogg on why celebrities don't always have a will: You can't worry about something when you're dead, because you're dead.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 05, 2016
Prince estate: Trouble brewing and still no will

The famed musician's estate faces many complications if he truly died with neither a will nor a trust.

By Bloomberg
If Prince were your client, here's the best piece of advice he should have heard
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 05, 2016
If Prince were your client, here's the best piece of advice he should have heard

The late musician Prince didn't have a will, just like six in 10 of all Americans.

By Alessandra Malito
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2016
When one spouse tries to sneak away money

If you're advising a husband-wife pair, your duty is to both

By Dan Candura
NEWS FINTECH MAY 04, 2016
Vanare's Lex Sokolin to join London-based research firm

Mr. Sokolin will remain a shareholder and member of Vanare's Board of Directors, while Ken Manning will succeed him.

By Alessandra Malito
Sallie Krawcheck's women-focused robo, Ellevest, officially launches
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 04, 2016
Sallie Krawcheck's women-focused robo, Ellevest, officially launches

Former Merrill and Citi chief executive says the digital adviser answers womens' investing needs.

By Alessandra Malito
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2016
Hedge funds face their Uber moment

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Expensive and exclusive is no longer enough to automatically attract investors to hedge funds.

By Jeff Benjamin
Allianz's El-Erian: 4 quick takeaways from the April jobs report
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 04, 2016
Allianz's El-Erian: 4 quick takeaways from the April jobs report

Higher wages, lower long-term unemployment complicate the Fed's deliberations about the timing of further interest-rate increases.

By Mohamed A. El-Erian
Brevan Howard said to start low-cost, liquid-fund business
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 04, 2016
Brevan Howard said to start low-cost, liquid-fund business

The move marks its push into the liquid alternatives funds market that has grown to $784 billion at the end of the first quarter.

By Bloomberg
Does Warren Buffett really love the S&P 500?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 04, 2016
Does Warren Buffett really love the S&P 500?

If ordinary folks want to mimic the master, the last place they should be parking their funds is the S&amp;P 500.

By Nir Kaissar
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2016
Robo-advice is slowing, some even say it's dying

Plus: The Trump-inspired Google search, all eyes on this junior mining company, and how you know if your clients aren't saving enough for retirement

By Jeff Benjamin
Broker-dealers could see higher share of fixed indexed annuity sales thanks to DOL fiduciary rule
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2016
Broker-dealers could see higher share of fixed indexed annuity sales thanks to DOL fiduciary rule

Selling through independent insurance agents, currently the largest distribution channel for FIAs, will expose insurers to more liability than they may care for.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 04, 2016
Who gets custody of the family dog after a divorce?

While the law sees pets as property, emotional attachment can turn them into valuable bargaining chips in divorce negotiations.

By Bloomberg
Financial spotlight on Andrew Jackson shows parallels to modern economy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 04, 2016
Financial spotlight on Andrew Jackson shows parallels to modern economy

America's seventh president will soon take a back seat to Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. Based on his economic record, that may be where he belongs.

By John Waggoner
7 actions to demonstrate compliance following the DOL fiduciary rule
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2016
7 actions to demonstrate compliance following the DOL fiduciary rule

These moves will help structure your firm to meet Department of Labor's conflict-of-interest regulations.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Puerto Rico default could blindside investors in municipal bonds
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 04, 2016
Puerto Rico default could blindside investors in municipal bonds

Some muni funds, such as Oppenheimer, are over-exposed to the risky bonds.

By Jeff Benjamin