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Financial advisers put market volatility in perspective for clients
RIA NEWS DEC 19, 2018
Financial advisers put market volatility in perspective for clients

Absence of Santa Claus rally triggers talk of bear markets and recession.

By Jeff Benjamin
Surging upfront recruiting checks carry significant risks for independent advisers
ALTERNATIVES DEC 19, 2018
Surging upfront recruiting checks carry significant risks for independent advisers

It's crucial for advisers to kick the tires thoroughly on any potential transition, starting with questions about the firm's capabilities, products, support and financials.

By Bloomberg
Retirement savings legislation dies in lame-duck Congress
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2018
Retirement savings legislation dies in lame-duck Congress

Proponents hope bill will be re-introduced early next year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC, Finra investigating GPB fund raising: sources
ALTERNATIVES DEC 18, 2018
SEC, Finra investigating GPB fund raising: sources

Regulators are making inquiries into GPB and the broker-dealers that sold their fund shares, according to sources.

By Bruce Kelly
Nothing is working for bulls as stocks sell off
EQUITIES DEC 18, 2018
Nothing is working for bulls as stocks sell off

Equity pain is now landing with more force in the U.S. than overseas, with the Russell 2000 index of small caps now in a bear market.

By Bloomberg
ETrade launches national adviser referral network
RIA NEWS DEC 18, 2018
ETrade launches national adviser referral network

Giving advisers access to millions of retail investors expands the discount brokerage's move into the custodial space.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fed hikes are rare when stocks are this battered
EQUITIES DEC 18, 2018
Fed hikes are rare when stocks are this battered

Investors will be watching the Fed's commentary Wednesday to see what policymakers have to say about the market volatility

By Bloomberg
Annuity group says Ohio National poses risk to industry
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 18, 2018
Annuity group says Ohio National poses risk to industry

Insured Retirement Institute says insurer's move to shore up its finances may create negative perception that harms annuity industry.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS sues Ohio National over lost variable annuity commissions
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 17, 2018
UBS sues Ohio National over lost variable annuity commissions

Wirehouse joins handful of other firms seeking to prevent insurer from cutting off flow of adviser trails.

By Greg Iacurci
Vanguard combines two strong funds creating a $25 billion large-cap growth portfolio
RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2018
Vanguard combines two strong funds creating a $25 billion large-cap growth portfolio

The combined Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund will create a $25 billion large-cap growth portfolio

By Jeff Benjamin
Lack of investment options plague HSAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2018
Lack of investment options plague HSAs

Retirement plan advisers can't match HSA investments with 401(k)s because of too few fund options.

By Greg Iacurci
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2018
Couples should coordinate Social Security, Medicare decisions

Marital status and employment dictate signup deadlines.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Savers finally reap rewards as online banks goose rates
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 14, 2018
Savers finally reap rewards as online banks goose rates

A few are paying interest of more than 2% on savings accounts.

By Bloomberg
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
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
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
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
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