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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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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 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
Are Roth conversions after 70½ advisable? 5 factors to consider
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2018
Are Roth conversions after 70½ advisable? 5 factors to consider

Future tax rates and when the money will be needed are among the things advisers should take into account.

By Bloomberg
DOL fiduciary rule death leaves 401(k) advisers in legal 'grey area' with rollovers
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule death leaves 401(k) advisers in legal 'grey area' with rollovers

American Retirement Association asks Labor for clarification on rollovers, showing again how the regulation is causing problems even after its demise.

By Greg Iacurci
Genworth raises long-term-care insurance costs an average 58%
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2018
Genworth raises long-term-care insurance costs an average 58%

The cost increases, approved by regulators in the second quarter, affect roughly $160 million of in-force premiums.

By Greg Iacurci
Social Security finances worsen as reliance on the program increases
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2018
Social Security finances worsen as reliance on the program increases

New study predicts earlier exhaustion of trust fund in 2032.

By Mary Beth Franklin