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George Soros says global market volatility echoes 2008 crisis
NEWS EMERGING MARKETS JAN 07, 2016
George Soros says global market volatility echoes 2008 crisis

Global markets are facing a serious challenge that has similarities to the 2008 financial crisis, billionaire George Soros told an economic forum in Sri Lanka on Thursday.

By Bloomberg
Making sense of China's huge stock market selloff
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 07, 2016
Making sense of China's huge stock market selloff

The recent sharp selloff in Chinese stocks on the back of a very positive economic policy package from Beijing seems irrational.

By Chen Zhao
Mobile work options impact RIA firms
NEWS FINTECH JAN 07, 2016
Mobile work options impact RIA firms

Allowing employees more flexibility and control over their work routines can lead to greater productivity and a long-tenured team.

By Sheryl Rowling
Under pressure, will Cetera advisers jump ship?
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 07, 2016
Under pressure, will Cetera advisers jump ship?

Some are feeling skittish about their future prospects as parent company RCS Capital Corp. operates under an $800 million debt burden.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC proposes rule to cap use of derivatives in mutual funds
NEWS ETFS JAN 07, 2016
SEC proposes rule to cap use of derivatives in mutual funds

Rule limiting fund leverage represents one of the most aggressive responses by regulators to risks exposed during the 2008 financial crisis

By Bloomberg
The challenge of keeping clients away from shiny new investing trends
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 07, 2016
The challenge of keeping clients away from shiny new investing trends

A firsthand example of how hard it can be for investors to ignore something that looks exciting.

By crichards
NEWS FINTECH JAN 07, 2016
Microsoft Dynamics CRM program gets a face lift

Client-relationship management program Microsoft Dynamics announced upgrades on Monday, but some financial advisers say the platform is still not ready for the big leagues.

By Alessandra Malito
Morgan Stanley names operating chief as lead of 'digital offering'
NEWS FINTECH JAN 06, 2016
Morgan Stanley names operating chief as lead of 'digital offering'

As Morgan Stanley's head of wealth management, Greg Fleming, steps down, Jim Rosenthal, chief operating officer, is stepping up to take the reins of the firm's impending digital offering.

By Alessandra Malito
NEWS FIXED INCOME JAN 06, 2016
The Fed shows its hawkish side

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The market is expecting two small hikes, but the Federal Reserve is suggesting that four rate hikes might be on the table in 2016.

By Jeff Benjamin
Clients hating you for their international funds? Here's how to cope
NEWS RIAS JAN 06, 2016
Clients hating you for their international funds? Here's how to cope

You know that international diversification is a wise move. After this week, your clients may need more convincing.

By John Waggoner
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 06, 2016
Pimco's flagship fund finds December net inflows, thanks to some clever math

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Clever calculating that counted capital gains reinvestments as inflows gave Pimco's flagship fund its first month of inflows since April 2013.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2016
What to do with your 401(k) after you leave your job

Fees in 401(k)s and IRAs vary greatly &amp;mdash; and they could be silently killing your investment returns.

By Bloomberg
U.S. stocks plummet after China selloff
NEWS EMERGING MARKETS JAN 06, 2016
U.S. stocks plummet after China selloff

Amid triple-digit plunge, financial advisers fear volatility is the new norm.

By Bloomberg
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2016
Advisers optimistic about 2016 business

In spite of the political climate, pending regs and global unrest, advisers see a bright year ahead.

By Liz Skinner
New Social Security service connects advisers, clients with filing experts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2016
New Social Security service connects advisers, clients with filing experts

Your clients have only a brief window to take advantage of certain Social Security claiming options under existing rules.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Morgan Stanley to cut 1,200 jobs, take $150M charge in the fourth quarter
NEWS WIREHOUSES JAN 06, 2016
Morgan Stanley to cut 1,200 jobs, take $150M charge in the fourth quarter

Cuts amounting to 25% of fixed-income trading staff plus reductions in infrastructure and support roles, result in $150M charge.

By Bloomberg
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 06, 2016
Don't let fear cloud focus on China

What looks scary could be a good opportunity to increase exposure in the Chinese economy

By Nick Niziolek
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 05, 2016
Hillary Clinton takes up fiduciary mantle for financial advice industry

Presidential candidate Hilary Clinton directed Democrats in Congress to stop Republican lawmakers from adding language to a government spending bill that would effectively kill a pending DOL rule.

By Liz Skinner
Boeing settles 401(k) suit for near-record $57 million
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2016
Boeing settles 401(k) suit for near-record $57 million

The large settlement underscores the need to ensure reasonable fees and asset classes for investments, and that the overall value of services matches up with cost.

By Greg Iacurci
ETF options juggernaut marches on amid market turmoil
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 04, 2016
ETF options juggernaut marches on amid market turmoil

As investors rush to protect their portfolios in a tumultuous start to the year, odds are they will be using options on exchange-traded funds to do it.

By Bloomberg