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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2016
Hillary Clinton victory fortifies DOL fiduciary rule, portends staying the course on adviser regulation

In the new administration, the regulatory agenda could be largely shaped by the officials she puts in charge of the agencies.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2016
Finra's sweep of broker-dealer cross-selling may head off problems

It shows Finra is carrying out its responsibility of regulating the industry and serving as the watchdog protecting the public.

By Ellie Zhu
Leadership insights from former President George W. Bush
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 08, 2016
Leadership insights from former President George W. Bush

#43 tells it like it is.

By Joe Duran
ETFS NOV 08, 2016
American Funds sees the no-load light

Plus: A big warning from Pioneer Investments, ETF company revenues, and another bleak earnings season ahead

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2016
Stocks rise, bonds fall with gold as Clinton gets FBI boost

Democrat's chances of a U.S. election win increased after FBI said her handling of emails wasn't a crime.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2016
Where will Medicare costs go in 2017?

There are some variables under clients' control that they can use to bring down their total Medicare costs.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2016
NAFA appeals court victory for DOL fiduciary rule

The Labor Department is coming off a big win, but will the judgment have legs in this appeal and the five other suits still pending against the regulation? <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">The most up-to-date information on the DOL rule</a>)</i></b>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH NOV 07, 2016
Technology guide for firms that turn to next gen clients

Adviser offers firm's experience building a business within the business for younger investors

By Matt Cosgriff
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 07, 2016
Bipartisan support from Democrats and Republicans bodes well for infrastructure investments

Infrastructure mutual funds and ETFs are currently beating the S&amp;P 500.

By John Waggoner
Morningstar cuts index benchmarking fees to zero
ETFS NOV 07, 2016
Morningstar cuts index benchmarking fees to zero

Through the launch of its Open Indexes Project, the fund tracker is now offering free access to more than 100 global equity indexes and hopes to build a brand as well.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers managing $200 million in client assets join Stifel
BROKER DEALERS NOV 07, 2016
Advisers managing $200 million in client assets join Stifel

The Anderson Financial Group will be based in Madison, Wis.

By Grete Suarez
UBS Wealth Management Americas sees record profit in boost from fee-based assets, lending
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2016
UBS Wealth Management Americas sees record profit in boost from fee-based assets, lending

Mortgage balances rose 9% and securities based lending portfolios were up 6% from a year ago

By Christine Idzelis
In the wake of the DOL fiduciary rule, will adviser M&A surge?
RIAS NOV 07, 2016
In the wake of the DOL fiduciary rule, will adviser M&A surge?

Two industry leaders &amp;mdash; Pershing Advisor Solutions CEO Mark Tibergien and Echelon Partners CEO Dan Seivert &amp;mdash; disagree on what impact the regulation will have on the financial advice market.

By Bruce Kelly
BROKER DEALERS NOV 07, 2016
The DOL rule kicks in. Will independent broker-dealers survive?

When the United Kingdom implemented similar legislation a few years ago, about 40% of advisers simply left the business.

By Joe Duran
ALTERNATIVES NOV 07, 2016
SEC uses big data to make $15-million case against UBS for improper complex products sales

The agency said that for the first time it used a coding technique against a broker-dealer to identify potential unsuitable transactions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2016
UBS denies report that it may want to unload its U.S. wealth management group

Unconfirmed New York Post story revives old rumor that Swiss company may want to sell its U.S. brokerage house.

By Christine Idzelis
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 06, 2016
Eyes wide shut on DOL fiduciary future

The advice industry is still largely speculating about what lies ahead.

By Ellie Zhu
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 06, 2016
Advisory firms redesign their offices to attract millennial clients

Private offices and cubicles are a thing of the past at modern firms. <b><i>(Related read: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161102/BLOG09/161109983/seven-technology-trends-shaping-investments&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seven technology trends shaping investments</a>)</b></i>

By Liz Skinner
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2016
Here's how much this presidential election really impacts your portfolio

The level of market jitters is pretty normal, despite a recent survey that shows the election is causing U.S. voters high anxiety.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 04, 2016
Little bloodshed in bond market so far as interest rates rise

Despite redemptions, largest bond funds hold up well.

By John Waggoner