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SEC seeks jury trial in case against operator of phony GIC scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
SEC seeks jury trial in case against operator of phony GIC scheme

Agency wants Lester Burroughs, a rep at Lincoln Investment Planning, to disgorge gains.

By InvestmentNews
What's the biggest risk for ESG investing? Ignoring it
OPINION DEC 05, 2019
What's the biggest risk for ESG investing? Ignoring it

Investment professionals and true believers gathered in New York to explore investment opportunities in this growing space

By Jeff Benjamin
SIFMA: State fiduciary rules would lead to elimination of brokerage accounts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
SIFMA: State fiduciary rules would lead to elimination of brokerage accounts

CEO Bentsen says states should defer to SEC's Regulation Best Interest.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How to end a client relationship gracefully
OPINION DEC 05, 2019
How to end a client relationship gracefully

Here are ways to break the news constructively and communicate that you're looking out for your client's best interest

By Joni Youngwirth
Why retirement plan advisers should act as 3(38) investment fiduciaries
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2019
Why retirement plan advisers should act as 3(38) investment fiduciaries

And why they should charge plan sponsors less for the service.

By Fred Barstein
Riskiest ETFs get a green light
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
Riskiest ETFs get a green light

But the SEC's proposal would require brokers to assess whether investors understand the risks — which might discourage firms from offering the products.

By Bloomberg
How advisers can help prevent elder bankruptcy
OPINION DEC 05, 2019
How advisers can help prevent elder bankruptcy

Advisers can use cutting-edge planning solutions to help seniors and their families avoid financial hardships.

By Tom Burmeister
Galvin posts revised fiduciary duty proposal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2019
Galvin posts revised fiduciary duty proposal

Advisers must act without regard to compensation, but 'best available option' language excised.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2019
Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute

Webcast panelists recommend starting what could be an expensive and time-consuming process sooner than later.

By Jeff Benjamin
Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2019
Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts

Advisers will need to be well-versed on the details before starting an aggressive marketing campaign.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Social Security's outdated rules
OPINION DEC 04, 2019
Social Security's outdated rules

Delayed claiming favors the wealthy, while taxes on benefits hurt middle-income recipients.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Client behavior is a better benchmark for measuring success
OPINION DEC 03, 2019
Client behavior is a better benchmark for measuring success

The most critical part of a financial plan is usually whether or not the client has done their part.

By Sarah Newcomb
Schwab, Wells Fargo and Edward Jones praised for mobile apps
OPINION DEC 03, 2019
Schwab, Wells Fargo and Edward Jones praised for mobile apps

J.D. Power study found three firms with apps that score high with customers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra arbitrators order UBS to pay female brokers $171,445
WIREHOUSES DEC 03, 2019
Finra arbitrators order UBS to pay female brokers $171,445

UBS considers low damages award an 'overwhelming rejection' of their claims.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Millennial advisers see technology as key to winning clients
FINTECH DEC 02, 2019
Millennial advisers see technology as key to winning clients

They are more than twice as likely as baby boomer advisers to beef up web sites, mobile technology, cybersecurity.

By InvestmentNews
Massachusetts advances fiduciary duty proposal; public hearing required prior to final rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2019
Massachusetts advances fiduciary duty proposal; public hearing required prior to final rule

Bay State, New Jersey regulations could set standard for other states

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars former Securities America rep over $1 billion Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2019
SEC bars former Securities America rep over $1 billion Ponzi scheme

Ronald J. Roach concocted financial statements to show revenue at solar energy company.

By InvestmentNews
Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program
OPINION DEC 02, 2019
Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program

Regulator's actions can serve as a model for the SEC and others on incorporating industry feedback to improve regulatory programs

By Dale Brown
Thriving in a bifurcated economy: Services versus stuff
FINTECH DEC 02, 2019
Thriving in a bifurcated economy: Services versus stuff

Most financial products are commoditized; what differentiates advisory firms is the way they deliver those products

By Joe Duran
1,000 dead ETFs is cause for celebration
OPINION DEC 02, 2019
1,000 dead ETFs is cause for celebration

The high mortality rate shows the market is determining winners and losers based on merit.

By Eric Balchunas