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Why financial advisers should focus on readiness before growth
OPINION JUL 19, 2016
Why financial advisers should focus on readiness before growth

Adding significant growth can put a strain on a firm's infrastructure without proper preparedness.

By Sheryl Rowling
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 19, 2016
House overwhelmingly approves expanding accredited-investor pool

Lawmakers sent a strong signal this week to financial regulators that more investors should qualify to buy unregistered securities.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES JUL 18, 2016
Goldman says U.S. investors should keep their portfolios local

Plus: Diversification varies when it comes to ETFs, Wall Street starts cutting pay, and the next President will need to figure out how to handle Congress

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES JUL 18, 2016
The fiduciary conundrum of charging lower fees for bond allocations

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Can charging lower fees for bond investments be both the right thing to do and a violation of your fiduciary duty?

By Jeff Benjamin
U.S. comes in 14th in global ranking of retirement security
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2016
U.S. comes in 14th in global ranking of retirement security

A common element of countries among the Natixis study's top 10 are compulsory workplace savings programs.

By Bloomberg
U.S. comes in 14th in global ranking of retirement security
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2016
U.S. comes in 14th in global ranking of retirement security

A common element of countries among the Natixis study's top 10 are compulsory workplace savings programs.

By Bloomberg
Dallas court schedules hearing for lawsuits against DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 18, 2016
Dallas court schedules hearing for lawsuits against DOL fiduciary rule

Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn is expected to issue a summary judgement on three consolidated lawsuits.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Administrative 401(k) mistakes now cost more
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2016
Administrative 401(k) mistakes now cost more

The Labor Department is increasing payouts for civil penalties related to retirement plans.

By Greg Iacurci
Trouble ahead? Stock and bond markets sending divergent signals
EQUITIES JUL 18, 2016
Trouble ahead? Stock and bond markets sending divergent signals

Treasury yields hit the floor while stocks hope for the best.

By Jeff Benjamin
How to correct Social Security earnings records
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2016
How to correct Social Security earnings records

Mistakes in reported earnings can reduce future benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
EQUITIES JUL 18, 2016
Brexit forces a dovish Fed into cowering mode

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Following the Brexit, the Fed is now sheepishly tilting toward a rate cut.

By Jeff Benjamin
Investors confused after Janet Yellen ends guidance on next interest rate hike
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2016
Investors confused after Janet Yellen ends guidance on next interest rate hike

Some say the Fed chair is too dependent on data to decide next interest rate hike.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2016
Talking about rising interest rates with your clients

The case for a rate hike isn't a lock. But if you stay in touch with your clients and let them know your thinking, a rate hike will be easier on everyone.

By John Waggoner
MassMutual turns to video games to boost retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2016
MassMutual turns to video games to boost retirement savings

The newly developed video game seizes on the concept of gamification to improve participant behavior regarding retirement savings.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2016
Candidates for Finra board want greater focus on regulatory pain of small firms

Four nominees were announced Friday after qualifying for the ballot.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bill to create universal retirement accounts introduced
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2016
Bill to create universal retirement accounts introduced

Legislation calls for employers with 10 or more employees that do not offer retirement plans to open IRAs for employees and contribute 50 cents per hour worked per employee.

By Hazel Bradford
BlackRock starts off subdued earnings season for fund companies
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 15, 2016
BlackRock starts off subdued earnings season for fund companies

By John Waggoner
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 15, 2016
Americans in better financial shape, Finra reports

Survey shows public feels it is on surer footing with expenses and savings, but problems persist for some groups.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES JUL 15, 2016
Bond market is signaling it's time to sell stocks

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The direction of bond yields does not bode well for the equity markets.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra loses $39.5 million in 2015 after posting a surplus the year before
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2016
Finra loses $39.5 million in 2015 after posting a surplus the year before

After posting a surplus the year before, Finra's CEO says expenses for data migration to 'cloud' storage are partly to blame for 2015.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.