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SEC proposes tougher sales rule for exchange-traded products
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 26, 2019
SEC proposes tougher sales rule for exchange-traded products

The agency, concerned about consumer protection, says clients need a baseline understanding of product risk

By Greg Iacurci
Trump tax cut sets off boom in taxable munis
FIXED INCOME NOV 22, 2019
Trump tax cut sets off boom in taxable munis

Once sleepy corner of municipal bond market has seen issuance double this year

By Bloomberg
Silicon Valley firm helps keep track of $1.7 trillion of assets
ALTERNATIVES NOV 20, 2019
Silicon Valley firm helps keep track of $1.7 trillion of assets

Addepar says assets linked to its technology are growing at an average of $10 billion a week.

By Bloomberg
ETFs that hide their holdings get a green light
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 15, 2019
ETFs that hide their holdings get a green light

The SEC plans to approve active nontransparent ETFs from T. Rowe Price, Natixis, Fidelity and Blue Tractor

By Bloomberg
RetireOne insurance platform buys EF Legacy Securities
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 14, 2019
RetireOne insurance platform buys EF Legacy Securities

Edelman Financial Engines sells its Kentucky-based broker-dealer unit.

By InvestmentNews
Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2019
Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020

High-income surcharges will be adjusted for inflation for the first time in a decade

By Mary Beth Franklin
The key to avoiding mutual fund capital gains distributions
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 22, 2019
The key to avoiding mutual fund capital gains distributions

Some strategies work better than others, but low portfolio turnover is a good predictor of potential tax consequences.

By Jeff Benjamin
What Schwab's fractional shares announcement means for advisers
EQUITIES OCT 18, 2019
What Schwab's fractional shares announcement means for advisers

The offering is intended to attract younger people to investing, but fractional shares could also help financial advisers

By Ryan W. Neal
ESG hardliners blacklist $16 trillion US Treasuries market
FIXED INCOME OCT 16, 2019
ESG hardliners blacklist $16 trillion US Treasuries market

French state pension plan, ESG funds take stance based on US government's stance on capital punishment.

By Bloomberg
Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?
OPINION OCT 16, 2019
Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?

FIA sales took off shortly after the demise of the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Jamie Hopkins
Gold ETFs post longest run in a decade
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2019
Gold ETFs post longest run in a decade

Bullion has rallied 18% so far this year as the trade war threatens global growth.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS OCT 09, 2019
Bad news for advisers offering financial wellness programs

They're at a competitive disadvantage relative to 401(k) vendors, health-plan providers and others, according to a new report

By Greg Iacurci
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2019
IRS releases new guidance on cryptocurrency

Reporting rules make clear how agency expects income from crypto holdings to be reported on tax returns.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME OCT 05, 2019
Green bond market just getting started

ESG bond funds provide a new channel of investing for socially conscious clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2019
Investigation into 403(b) costs, sales could be an A+ for teachers

Wild, Wild West of retirement savings desperately needs a reform.

By Greg Iacurci
HSA fees drop, investment design shows improvement
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2019
HSA fees drop, investment design shows improvement

Fund menus are important as financial advisers recommend clients invest HSA assets for the long term

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2019
Income annuities provide retirees longevity protection

An excerpt from Wade Pfau's new book, 'Safety-First Retirement Planning: An Integrated Approach for a Worry-Free Retirement'

By Wade Pfau
Wealthiest families are stockpiling cash
ALTERNATIVES SEP 24, 2019
Wealthiest families are stockpiling cash

Amid recession fears, 42% of family offices around the world are increasing cash reserves.

By Bloomberg
SoFi refunds investors for tax hit caused by proprietary ETFs
FINTECH SEP 23, 2019
SoFi refunds investors for tax hit caused by proprietary ETFs

Action reminds one expert of SEC requirement regarding improper share classes.

By Ryan W. Neal
The case against gold
RIA NEWS SEP 23, 2019
The case against gold

Some advisers shun the precious metal, arguing that it's simply a trading vehicle.

By Jeff Benjamin