Shifting oversight of more RIAs from the SEC to states would increase exam coverage at less cost than establishing third-party reviewers, according to a new report. <i>(See also: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20131030/FREE/131039989"" target=""_blank"" rel="noopener noreferrer">After 'the switch' in 2012, state regulators pounced</a>)</i>
As the stock market wraps another solid year, advisers are beginning to wonder how long the indexed-investing run can last and are startign to think about risk management, which means looking for active managers.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Cheap oil draws interest in energy ETFs. Plus: Finding value under the hood of hedge funds, how to talk like a Wall Street guru, and get insurance or get ready for Obamacare taxes.
Higher-earning spouse wrongly believed she couldn't collect widow's benefit.
On the <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu today: Mohamed El-Erian breaks down the better-than-expected economic growth numbers. Plus: Warren Buffett's big year, gold investors are only starting to feel the hurt, and finding value where others only see tax-loss selling.
Her estate may contain very few assets: that's one sign of good planning.
Many have significant savings but don't know how to make it last
As Illinois pushes ahead with its automatic retirement savings account program, the Financial Services Institute argues the savings plans pose competition to advisers and will work to discourage other states from following suit.
Continued years of work in the private sector can ease the impact of benefit cuts on public workers.
Finra chief Richard Ketchum says industry groups like SIFMA are overlooking the investor protection benefit of Finra's controversial data-collection proposal.
Despite potentially lower costs and better outcomes for investors, broker-dealers are taking a cautious approach to a product that could slash their revenue.
As economic strength and Fed policy push the greenback to a 7-year high, market strategists see knock-on gains for other assets.
In a preliminary decision, the Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected applications for nontransparent ETFs from BlackRock, Inc. and Precidian Investments, determining that the proposals are not in the public interest.
Up to $13.6 billion in fresh equity expected to flow from listings, mergers and special distributions.
SEC investor advocate Rick Fleming sees adviser oversight as a top priority, but says the SEC itself should continue to conduct adviser exams.
Specific returns clients earn on investments right around retirement disproportionately impact their lifetime outcomes.
In a two-part tradeoff, John Hancock will acquire New York Life's Retirement Plan Services business, and New York Life will take on a block of John Hancock's life insurance business. One deals bolsters John Hancock's retirement reach and the other the other New York Life's insurance reserves.
Current slump in oil might mean clients with long-term horizons could consider adding the oil sector to their portfolios.
Giving the Fed credit and blame for pushing markets past fundamentals.
Most loan takers are in their 40s, earning $40,000 to $60,000 a year, report finds.
