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Massachusetts securities regulator Galvin hits two broker-dealers and brokers with complaints
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 11, 2016
Massachusetts securities regulator Galvin hits two broker-dealers and brokers with complaints

It's part of an industry sweep that targeted firms with an above-average number of reps with current misconduct reports on their records.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH OCT 11, 2016
Banks' collaborations with technology firms will benefit financial advisers

Why banks are finally coming around to working with fintech companies.

By Lowell Putnam
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 11, 2016
Downtrodden international funds looking for a break

Emerging markets the engine behind most growth now.

By John Waggoner
Merrill Lynch owes stiffed brokers $800,000 in damages after termination dispute, Finra says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 11, 2016
Merrill Lynch owes stiffed brokers $800,000 in damages after termination dispute, Finra says

Arbitration panel pointed to customer letters as evidence the brokers had done nothing wrong.

By Christine Idzelis
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 11, 2016
SEC sets record in enforcement actions against investment advisers

Uptick in adviser crackdown attributed to better data analytics and agency's new unit focused on asset management. <b><i>(Related read: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161005/FREE/161009968/supersized-fines-put-finra-on-pace-for-record-year&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">'Supersized' fines put Finra on pace for record year</a>)</b></i>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL posts 13% drop in commission revenue in second quarter as DOL fiduciary rule takes its toll
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 11, 2016
LPL posts 13% drop in commission revenue in second quarter as DOL fiduciary rule takes its toll

Revenue tied to alternative investments such as nontraded REITs plunged 72% year-over-year.

By Christine Idzelis
EQUITIES OCT 10, 2016
Stock market falls into earnings season

Plus: Gold prices tilt toward a December rate hike, a new look at the 4% retirement rule, and big league pensions

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 10, 2016
InvestmentNews Twitter followers pick Donald Trump as winner of second presidential debate

The Republican nominee emerged as the clear victor for some, while taxes and health care provided fodder for lively viewer commentary.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 10, 2016
Here's what financial advisers need to tell clients about new money-market rules

The key changes, which take effect on Oct. 14, require institutional prime money funds to move from a fixed $1 net asset value to a floating NAV, and adopt potential liquidity fees and redemption gates.

By John Waggoner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2016
How big wealth management firms should treat top-performing advisers to keep them happy

Those who excel should be paid better, allowed to thrive and grow, in an aspirational, transparent way that will be admired by peers, competitors, shareholders and regulators.

By Danny Sarch
FINTECH OCT 10, 2016
Envestnet buys analytics firm with eye toward DOL fiduciary rule compliance

Firm purchases Wheelhouse Analytics as tool to glean more insight into client portfolios and benchmark accounts against peers.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 10, 2016
Merrill Lynch brokers with $800 million in assets leave for Janney Montgomery

The group, named Seaport Wealth Management, joins Janney in Connecticut.

By Christine Idzelis
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2016
Financial advisers need to prepare for the coming age wave

Millions of investors unprepared for retirement but no one seems to have an answer.

By Mary Beth Franklin
BlackRock cuts ETF prices anticipating greater passive shift
ETFS OCT 10, 2016
BlackRock cuts ETF prices anticipating greater passive shift

World's largest provider of exchange-traded funds is cutting prices across its core ETFs in anticipation of a new U.S. rule.

By Bloomberg
Big bets come back to haunt Franklin Templeton's global bond fund
ALTERNATIVES OCT 10, 2016
Big bets come back to haunt Franklin Templeton's global bond fund

Investors exit as the manager sticks to his guns.

By Jeff Benjamin
Outsourced 401(k) fiduciary services emerge after DOL rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2016
Outsourced 401(k) fiduciary services emerge after DOL rule

Providers such as MassMutual and Mercer have recently unveiled new services, part of a trend seeking to capitalize on disruption caused by the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Greg Iacurci
Fidelity fires the latest salvo in ETF fee war
ETFS OCT 09, 2016
Fidelity fires the latest salvo in ETF fee war

No more commissions for 18 BlackRock ETFs.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES OCT 09, 2016
Viewing a recession threat through rose-colored glasses

Plus: Warren Buffett thumps Donald Trump on taxes, Russia drives energy ETF rally, and Ken Bone and his famous red sweater

By Jeff Benjamin
OPINION OCT 09, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule may finally spark lower fund fees for mutual funds

The industry may have held on to many distorted fee structures that might have been better suited for the 1980s.

By Ellie Zhu
OPINION OCT 09, 2016
Ensuring arbitration awards make it to investors

Unpaid awards is an issue that has been smoldering since at least 2000.

By Ellie Zhu