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Trump touts advantages of capital gains break, but experts aren't convinced
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 31, 2018
Trump touts advantages of capital gains break, but experts aren't convinced

The president argues that the tax break would boost economic growth.

By Bloomberg
SEC files fraud charges against firm for working with barred broker
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 31, 2018
SEC files fraud charges against firm for working with barred broker

Walter Grenda allegedly sneaked back into industry through his son's firm

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Personal Capital takes aim at retirement income
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2018
Personal Capital takes aim at retirement income

The digital adviser's latest feature uses tax-efficient withdrawals to extend retirement savings.

By Ryan W. Neal
Advisers back  Trump's directive to ease distribution rules for retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2018
Advisers back Trump's directive to ease distribution rules for retirement accounts

They also support another part of the president's order that would help small employers offer retirement plans to workers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Here's what could happen to your taxes if Democrats regain control of Congress
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2018
Here's what could happen to your taxes if Democrats regain control of Congress

Boosting the corporate tax rate, eliminating carried interest and modifying the pass-through provision are among the possibilities Democrats are discussing.

By Bloomberg
Merrill Lynch reverses policy on banning IRA commissions following death of DOL fiduciary rule
WIREHOUSES AUG 30, 2018
Merrill Lynch reverses policy on banning IRA commissions following death of DOL fiduciary rule

Wirehouse cites client demand and a new regulatory environment in deciding to abandon its pioneering stance on commission IRAs.

By Greg Iacurci
Boost Social Security Benefits: 8 Effective Strategies Revealed
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2018
Boost Social Security Benefits: 8 Effective Strategies Revealed

As Social Security celebrates its 83rd anniversary, here are steps individuals can take to increase their benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH AUG 30, 2018
Schwab abandons plan to build multi-custodial portfolio management tool

It looks like more egg on the face for the custodian, which has struggled to maintain a consistent strategy providing adviser technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Nudging Congress toward Social Security reform
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2018
Nudging Congress toward Social Security reform

Grassroots coalition encourages the public to demand improved retirement security.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Latest ranking of the robos still ruffling feathers
FINTECH AUG 30, 2018
Latest ranking of the robos still ruffling feathers

While applauding Backend Benchmarking for looking beyond performance, digital advice firms still took issue with its methodology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo to combine bank and wirehouse reps under one roof
RIA NEWS AUG 30, 2018
Wells Fargo to combine bank and wirehouse reps under one roof

Internal memo shows first stages of a $4 billion cost-cutting plan, but critics argue that blending the two divisions will be difficult.

By Jeff Benjamin
Secrets Behind Success: Firms that strategically build capacity are elevating their growth trajectory
FINTECH AUG 30, 2018
Secrets Behind Success: Firms that strategically build capacity are elevating their growth trajectory

Our industry needs more rigor when it comes to ensuring that they have both the capacity to attract and serve clients today – and create a platform for growing the firm in the years ahead. What are the best ways to nail down meaningful goals for expanding capacity and measuring performance?

By Gillian Albert
Mychal Kendricks, Cleveland Browns linebacker, charged with insider trading
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2018
Mychal Kendricks, Cleveland Browns linebacker, charged with insider trading

Mychal Kendricks has admitted buying shares of companies he was told were about to be acquired and then selling them at a profit.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Crypto craze puts retirement savings at risk
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2018
Crypto craze puts retirement savings at risk

Regulators and Congress should protect investors by slamming the door shut on efforts to bring cryptocurrency into the world of retirement savings.

By Tim Chen
Using Social Security to fund paid parental leave is not the way to go
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2018
Using Social Security to fund paid parental leave is not the way to go

Marco Rubio's proposed bill would increase spending.

By Bloomberg
Advisers in a pickle over low-yielding cash sweep accounts
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2018
Advisers in a pickle over low-yielding cash sweep accounts

As interest rates climb, advisers are forced to rethink the cash management fund links to brokerages and custodians.

By Jeff Benjamin
Estimating the impact of early retirement on Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2018
Estimating the impact of early retirement on Social Security benefits

Just use the government's online tool for a really eye-opening experience

By Mary Beth Franklin
SEC Regulation Best Interest an important step for our industry
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2018
SEC Regulation Best Interest an important step for our industry

The agency's approach allows firms to comply with new guidelines while while tailoring their practices to their own businesses and clients.

By Dale Brown
State regulators investigating more than 200 ICOs and cryptocurrency investments
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 28, 2018
State regulators investigating more than 200 ICOs and cryptocurrency investments

NASAA's Operation Cryptosweep has resulted in 47 enforcement actions since its launch in May.

By Sarah Min
LPL lets more advisers do fiduciary 401(k) business
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2018
LPL lets more advisers do fiduciary 401(k) business

Strategy is an extension of efforts that began due to the DOL fiduciary rule, observers say.

By Greg Iacurci