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Prudential Investments joins the fee-cut bandwagon
EQUITIES OCT 07, 2016
Prudential Investments joins the fee-cut bandwagon

Asset manager cuts expenses on nine mutual funds, after a string of ETF fee cuts by Charles Schwab and BlackRock. <b><i>(Related read: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20160628/FREE/160629906/fidelity-takes-on-vanguard-by-cutting-prices-on-index-funds-etfs&quot;" target="&#8221;blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fidelity takes on Vanguard by cutting prices</a>)</i></b>

By Jeff Benjamin
Gold's price drop puts traders and investors at odds
ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2016
Gold's price drop puts traders and investors at odds

A 24% gain since January and an 8% drop since July

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2016
Follow the presidential debate with InvestmentNews #INDebate16

Join the conversation with IN's senior Washington reporter, Mark Schoeff Jr., and your adviser peers on Twitter during the presidential debate at 9 p.m. ET Sunday using <b>#INDebate16</b>. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20160925/FREE/160929970/hillary-clinton-vs-donald-trump-who-are-you-voting-against&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Advisers sound off about who, Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, they are voting </i>against<i></a>)</b></i>

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2016
Merrill's move to end commission IRAs a 'tectonic shift' for brokerage industry

Move could pressure other wirehouses to follow suit and lead to adviser attrition. <b>Plus, <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Find answers to all of the most frequently asked questions on DOL fiduciary rule</a>.</b>

By Greg Iacurci
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 07, 2016
Use fee compression as an opportunity to address life insurance concerns

Focus on the costs inside the life insurance policies of clients and prospects, where they need management and advisory services arguably even more so than in their investment portfolios.

By Barry Flagg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2016
How advisers can explain the big difference between trading and investing

Help clients understand that a difference does exist and respecting that difference matters if they want to reach their goals.

By crichards
FINTECH OCT 07, 2016
Steps advisers must take to avoid email cyberattacks

The bottom line is that every email should be viewed with suspicion.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH OCT 07, 2016
Financial advisers severely underestimating cyberthreats: experts

The biggest threat to the financial advisory industry might be underestimating the risks posed by a hacker or computer virus, technology security experts say.

By Jeff Benjamin
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 07, 2016
Why traditional balanced portfolio of 60% stocks, 40% bonds can still work for investors

Some financial advisers question the idea of having a bond-free portfolio

By John Waggoner
Encrypting emails, files for clients is crucial, but not always followed
FINTECH OCT 07, 2016
Encrypting emails, files for clients is crucial, but not always followed

Encryption is one of the best bets for securing clients' sensitive information

By Alessandra Malito
BROKER DEALERS OCT 06, 2016
Texas broker-dealer fined $100,000 over variable annuity exchanges

IMS Securities, a shop with around 110 brokers, didn't have adequate supervisory procedures in place to ensure brokers weren't abusing annuity exchanges.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2016
Most women claim Social Security early

Reduced lifetime income will force many to spend bulk of benefits on health care.

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 06, 2016
Merrill Lynch wealth management head John Thiel stepping down

Current CEO John Thiel (right) will step down on Jan. 1. <b><i>(Related read: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20150408/FREE/150409924/merrill-lynchs-john-thiel-urges-colleagues-to-work-with-dol-on&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Merrill Lynch's John Thiel urges colleagues to work with DOL on fiduciary rule</a>)</b></i>

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 06, 2016
Advisers want Finra to focus on the 'bad guys' and leave the rest alone

New CEO likely to get an earful as he embarks on a 'listening tour.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 06, 2016
Advisers shutter offices to brace for Hurricane Matthew's punch

Southeastern firms likely will get to test those enhanced continuity plans the SEC is pushing.

By Liz Skinner
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 06, 2016
What to do when smart beta looks like dumb beta

How to deal with clients when your smart beta ETF recommendation goes south.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2016
Merrill Lynch eliminates commission IRA business in response to DOL fiduciary rule

The wirehouse is the first major firm to announce concrete plans for compliance with the Labor Department regulation.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2016
Most women claim Social Security early

Reduced lifetime income will force many to spend bulk of benefits on health care.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Savant targeting acquisitions after attracting $50M to buy out co-founder
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 06, 2016
Savant targeting acquisitions after attracting $50M to buy out co-founder

RIA anticipates growing to $50B in assets with seed money from the likes of Ron Carson, Charlie Johnston and others.

By Liz Skinner
Testing the limits of ETF tax efficiency
EQUITIES OCT 06, 2016
Testing the limits of ETF tax efficiency

Index tweak forces ETF providers to get creative.

By Jeff Benjamin