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Morgan Stanley's new comp plan could pinch pay for some brokers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 15, 2018
Morgan Stanley's new comp plan could pinch pay for some brokers

The wirehouse will penalize advisers if they cannot sell enhanced services to clients with smaller accounts.

By Bruce Kelly
Claiming Social Security early has lasting impact on survivors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2018
Claiming Social Security early has lasting impact on survivors

Rush to take benefits due to illness may not be the best move.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Galvin goes after California broker, firm after it reaped at least $750,000 on UIT trades
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 14, 2018
Galvin goes after California broker, firm after it reaped at least $750,000 on UIT trades

Massachusetts regulator says broker was in debt and facing foreclosure on his home.

By InvestmentNews
Why you should still take the fiduciary high ground on 401(k) rollovers
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2018
Why you should still take the fiduciary high ground on 401(k) rollovers

Despite death of DOL fiduciary rule, regulators continue to look at rollover advice from advisers.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Fintech goes international to find top tech talent
FINTECH AUG 14, 2018
Fintech goes international to find top tech talent

Facing stiff competition from U.S. tech giants, fintechs find greener pastures overseas.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC slaps Lockwood with $200,000 fine over unseen trading costs to clients
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 14, 2018
SEC slaps Lockwood with $200,000 fine over unseen trading costs to clients

Clients were forced to pay fees in addition to the usual wrap charges, the regulator maintains.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra panel awards clients $5 million for churning, but from defunct brokerage
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 14, 2018
Finra panel awards clients $5 million for churning, but from defunct brokerage

Dairy farmer clients' $1.5 million portfolio incurred $1.3 million in trading costs, but will they be able to collect?

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC charges two firms in municipal bond 'flipping' scheme
FIXED INCOME AUG 14, 2018
SEC charges two firms in municipal bond 'flipping' scheme

Agency says Core Performance Management and RMR Asset Management Co. misrepresented their identities to snap up newly issued bonds.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo tests investor patience with latest scandal
WIREHOUSES AUG 13, 2018
Wells Fargo tests investor patience with latest scandal

The bank's stock had rallied in recent months after it announced a big increase in dividends and buybacks in June

By Bloomberg
Plan sponsors shift focus away from costs
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2018
Plan sponsors shift focus away from costs

Fidelity survey shows they are more concerned with helping workers get ready for retirement.

By Bloomberg
Allianz Life joins Envestnet digital annuities marketplace
FINTECH AUG 13, 2018
Allianz Life joins Envestnet digital annuities marketplace

Insurer hopes Envestnet's technology will help reintroduce annuities to fee-based advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Trading apps expose investors to cybercriminals, report finds
FINTECH AUG 10, 2018
Trading apps expose investors to cybercriminals, report finds

Some apps store subscribers' passwords or data on trading without encryption.

By Bloomberg
Ed Butowsky plans to serve Schwab with $100 million lawsuit Monday
RIA NEWS AUG 10, 2018
Ed Butowsky plans to serve Schwab with $100 million lawsuit Monday

Adviser claims he was kicked off the custodian platform for political bias.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC charges former UBS broker with $4 million scam
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 10, 2018
SEC charges former UBS broker with $4 million scam

John Maccoll, who was fired from firm and barred by Finra, also faces criminal charges

By InvestmentNews
Trading apps expose investors to cybercriminals, report finds
FINTECH AUG 10, 2018
Trading apps expose investors to cybercriminals, report finds

Some apps store subscribers' passwords or data on trading without encryption.

By Bloomberg
SEC bars unregistered adviser who pled guilty to securities fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 10, 2018
SEC bars unregistered adviser who pled guilty to securities fraud

Melvin Wimmer Jr. of Greenwood, S.C., accused of defrauding 25 clients

By InvestmentNews
SEC ponders creating video to help investors decide between investment adviser and broker
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 10, 2018
SEC ponders creating video to help investors decide between investment adviser and broker

Chairman Jay Clayton has suggested the host on the video would deliver similar information as conveyed on disclosure Form CRS.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars former adviser, orders him to pay $1.58 million
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 10, 2018
SEC bars former adviser, orders him to pay $1.58 million

Agency says Jinesh Brahmbhatt failed to disclose conflicts to his young, pro athlete clients.

By InvestmentNews
Technology aiding firms in adopting financial planning offerings
FINTECH AUG 10, 2018
Technology aiding firms in adopting financial planning offerings

Market forces are making planning as important as investment management, and firms across the industry are rethinking their services.

By Ryan W. Neal
IRS provides guidance on pass-through taxes, targets loophole
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2018
IRS provides guidance on pass-through taxes, targets loophole

Proposed regulations make it clear the agency considers splitting up businesses to get around income limits abusive.

By Bloomberg