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Reforming compensation practices in the retail alternatives space
ALTERNATIVES JUN 20, 2017
Reforming compensation practices in the retail alternatives space

Independent broker-dealers and RIA firms need to encourage the proliferation of new cost and compensation practices.

By Clive Slovin
ALTERNATIVES JUN 16, 2017
W.P. Carey exiting the nontraded REIT business

With regulations and other factors changing the marketplace, the publicly traded REIT will focus on its core business in the net lease market.

By Bruce Kelly
Whole Foods-Amazon deal — which funds have the biggest stakes in the merger
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 16, 2017
Whole Foods-Amazon deal — which funds have the biggest stakes in the merger

Some of the funds with the biggest shares in Whole Foods as a percentage of assets aren't household names.

By John Waggoner
ALTERNATIVES JUN 16, 2017
Defense hits key government witness in Brian Block fraud trial

Attorney questions why Ryan Steel didn't raise accounting concerns with firm's auditor or law firm.

By Bruce Kelly
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 15, 2017
Pershing to roll out a no-transaction-fee ETF platform

The platform, named FundVest ETF, will initially offer 120 ETFs.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES JUN 15, 2017
Accounting at ARCP center of fraud charges against Brian Block

A former high-ranking executive testified that he repeatedly raised warnings of an accounting error at the real estate investment trust.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH JUN 15, 2017
Orion adds bond-rating updates to portfolio system

Advisers to gain better risk analysis to help meet DOL fiduciary rule requirements.

By Liz Skinner
ALTERNATIVES JUN 15, 2017
Why portfolios are not one-size-fits-all

By Gillian Albert
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 14, 2017
Think it's hard to start a new fund? Try marketing it

While getting through SEC registration has become easier, selling is harder.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule: When advisers actively seek to use BICE

Many advisers are embracing an exemption they've frequently derided, even though a less-contentious one is available for annuity sales.

By Greg Iacurci
ALTERNATIVES JUN 14, 2017
Trial begins for former CFO of ARCP, Brian Block

Mr. Block last year pleaded not guilty to charges, including conspiracy and securities fraud, stemming from accounting at the REIT once controlled by Nicholas Schorsch.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2017
Retiree health care costs rising faster than Social Security benefits

Allocating a portion of savings in the right accounts can help manage costs.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FIXED INCOME JUN 14, 2017
Prepare clients for the high costs of college

By Gillian Albert
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 13, 2017
State insurance regulators look to DOL fiduciary rule as they mull changes to annuity sales standard

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is taking a fresh look at the suitability standard for annuities and considering making it a best-interests standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2017
Fidelity launches funds that can make RMDs for aging baby boomers

The managed payout funds have an optional feature that automatically calculates and distributes an investor's RMD from the account.

By Greg Iacurci
EMERGING MARKETS JUN 12, 2017
Advisers wary of bitcoin vindicated after big drop

Volatile cryptocurrency down 13% Monday after sharp runup.

By John Waggoner
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 11, 2017
How much life and disability is enough?

What to consider when helping clients sufficiently insure their most significant asset

By Richard M. Weber
ETFS JUN 09, 2017
Contrarian alert: ETF investors crowd into tech, flee consumer defensive sector

Watching funds with biggest flows is one way to gauge future performance.

By John Waggoner
FIXED INCOME JUN 09, 2017
Smart Beta: More than Just an Investing Fad

By Gillian Albert
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 07, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule: Edward Jones changing stance on mutual fund commissions in IRAs

The brokerage cites "additional flexibility" granted by the DOL in recent guidance as a determining factor.

By Greg Iacurci