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Robinhood Checking and Savings sparks backlash
FINTECH DEC 14, 2018
Robinhood Checking and Savings sparks backlash

Advisers accuse the company of misleading investors about the risk involved with the new accounts.

By Ryan W. Neal
Meltdown leaves small-cap stocks facing tough road to turnaround
EQUITIES DEC 14, 2018
Meltdown leaves small-cap stocks facing tough road to turnaround

Small firms face headwinds ranging from higher rates to the trade war.

By Bloomberg
Kestra Financial latest broker-dealer to be put up for sale
ALTERNATIVES DEC 14, 2018
Kestra Financial latest broker-dealer to be put up for sale

The independent B-D's owner, Stone Point Capital, has tapped Goldman Sachs to lead the deal.

By Bruce Kelly
With stock market in a correction, is a recession just ahead?
EQUITIES DEC 14, 2018
With stock market in a correction, is a recession just ahead?

Some say the market is overreacting to bad news — but what if it's not?

By Bloomberg
Whiskey insurance is far from old-fashioned — demand is skyrocketing
ALTERNATIVES DEC 13, 2018
Whiskey insurance is far from old-fashioned — demand is skyrocketing

The rise in prices and attendant need for insurance give a view into the changing landscape of alternative investments.

By Bloomberg
Pimco sees recession signal 'flashing orange' as cycle ages
EMERGING MARKETS DEC 13, 2018
Pimco sees recession signal 'flashing orange' as cycle ages

Chief investment officer Ivascyn warns of another 'rocky' year in 2019; still sees opportunities in emerging markets.

By Bloomberg
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2018
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions

Marital status and employment dictate signup deadlines.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Indexed annuity sales will soon eclipse those of variable annuities: Cerulli
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 12, 2018
Indexed annuity sales will soon eclipse those of variable annuities: Cerulli

The marketing pitch of indexed annuities — upside potential with downside protection — seems to have resonated with investors and their advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
Private-equity firms want SEC to loosen rules on business development companies
ALTERNATIVES DEC 12, 2018
Private-equity firms want SEC to loosen rules on business development companies

The industry is lobbying to include a measure forcing the SEC's hand in Congress' end-of-year spending bill.

By Bloomberg
Ric Edelman is bullish on bitcoin, calls much of the advice industry ignorant of its potential
ALTERNATIVES DEC 12, 2018
Ric Edelman is bullish on bitcoin, calls much of the advice industry ignorant of its potential

The chairman of Edelman Financial Engines says crypto allocations should be small, very long term and investors should be prepared to lose everything.

By Jeff Benjamin
Financial decisions made by diverse populations more likely to revolve around others
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2018
Financial decisions made by diverse populations more likely to revolve around others

The new Prudential report surveyed members of diverse populations, including women, black Americans, Asian Americans, Latino Americans and members of the LGBTQ community

By Sarah Min
Ex-Securities America broker suspended for hidden options trades that hurt client
ALTERNATIVES DEC 11, 2018
Ex-Securities America broker suspended for hidden options trades that hurt client

The broker recommended that a customer open an account away from Securities America.

By Bruce Kelly
Questions abound as Ohio National stops commission payments this week
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 11, 2018
Questions abound as Ohio National stops commission payments this week

Advisers are grappling with how to proceed, with their clients and their businesses, as the insurer's new annuity trail policy takes effect.

By Greg Iacurci
Fidelity dominates money-market industry as assets grow to $629 billion
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 10, 2018
Fidelity dominates money-market industry as assets grow to $629 billion

The Boston-based fund company has added more than $50 billion this year, mostly from inflows.

By Bloomberg
Latest stock rout reignites the debate between bulls and bears
EQUITIES DEC 07, 2018
Latest stock rout reignites the debate between bulls and bears

Earnings, economic growth, Fed policy, trade policy and corporate credit are all in the mix as investors try to figure out which way stocks are heading.

By Bloomberg
Alternative strategies prove their worth as stocks turn bearish
EQUITIES DEC 07, 2018
Alternative strategies prove their worth as stocks turn bearish

Long out of favor, liquid alt funds shine as noncorrelated portfolio ballast.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra exams find fault with sales of variable annuities, nontraded REITs and private placements
ALTERNATIVES DEC 07, 2018
Finra exams find fault with sales of variable annuities, nontraded REITs and private placements

Regulator highlights reps engaging in unsuitable product sales and firms not conducting appropriate due diligence.

By Greg Iacurci
Tax law dilutes this important break after year-end
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2018
Tax law dilutes this important break after year-end

Taking a deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses will face a higher bar in 2019.

By Greg Iacurci
Bitwise launches two new funds to capitalize on dip in cryptocurrency market
ALTERNATIVES DEC 05, 2018
Bitwise launches two new funds to capitalize on dip in cryptocurrency market

Funds are built for professional investors sick of waiting for SEC to approve a bitcoin ETF.

By Ryan W. Neal
Bonds are pulling portfolios into negative territory, not stocks
EQUITIES DEC 05, 2018
Bonds are pulling portfolios into negative territory, not stocks

Diversification is making it harder than usual to keep up with the S&P 500.

By Jeff Benjamin