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INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 25, 2018
Ex-Edward Jones broker sues former firm, alleging racial bias

Complaint alleges the firm's policies limit African-Americans' 'income and advancement opportunities'

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2018
Tax reform puts prenups in jeopardy

The elimination of the deduction for alimony payments calls into question existing prenuptial agreements.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2018
In a first, University of Chicago settles 403(b) lawsuit for $6.5 million

Observers say it's difficult to determine if this is a harbinger of the outcome in the roughly 20 outstanding lawsuits.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 24, 2018
Piwowar defends SEC's best-interest rule

SEC commissioner says the Department of Labor rule set up an 'unworkable, impossible set of standards for people to comply with.'

By John Waggoner
RIA NEWS MAY 23, 2018
RIA in a Box acquired by private equity firm Aquiline Capital

New owners plan more growth for the software service provider.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 23, 2018
Clayton: SEC left 'fiduciary' out of new advice rule to avoid investor confusion

Top regulator says the relationship model is different with a broker or investment adviser, but both must put clients' interests ahead of their own.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
WIREHOUSES MAY 23, 2018
Morgan Stanley wants to double asset manager's size to $1 trillion

As a wave of mergers hits the asset management industry, some analysts question whether the firm should make an acquisition

By Bloomberg
FINTECH MAY 23, 2018
Fintech leaders address adoption and integration

Seeking solutions to the obstacles that dampen adviser tech utilization.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 23, 2018
Former Barclays wealth management executive wins $2.7 million arb award from former firm

Thomas W. Lee claimed Barclays shortchanged him after he guided sale of advisory unit to Stifel Financial Corp.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 23, 2018
SEC bars Long Island broker for insider trading

Agency says Tibor Klein used 'material, non-public information'

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2018
How 401(k) advisers can increase their fees

Becoming an outsourced chief retirement officer could help combat fee compression.

By Fred Barstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 22, 2018
Supreme Court decision likely to prevent brokers from filing class-action lawsuits

However, it likely won't bar employees from filing 401(k) lawsuits against their employers.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2018
SEC official addresses criticism of best-interest standard for brokers

Director Brett Redfearn clarifies how the SEC defines 'best interest' and how it will determine whether a broker is in compliance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2018
Former Merrill broker suspended for check-kiting, fined $5,000

Fuad Habba deposited checks drawn on closed accounts.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2018
5th Circuit denies states' second attempt to defend DOL fiduciary rule

The three-judge panel split again, 2-1, in deciding not to take another look at the motion to intervene by California, New York and Oregon.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 22, 2018
Roth conversions can boost Medicare premiums

But one year of higher health care costs may be worth it to lower RMDs and taxes in the future.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH MAY 22, 2018
What one thing would you do to assure your firm is competitive for the next decade?

Wealth managers don't pay enough attention to the client experience they're providing

By Joe Duran
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2018
David Lerner compliance officer loses 'nonsensical' and 'specious' appeal over reporting tax liens

Allan Holeman failed to disclose three IRS liens totaling $157,000.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 22, 2018
UBS latest to make push for young, diverse advisers

Wirehouse creates two new training programs and brings in a firm to help it find ethnically diverse candidates.

By Bruce Kelly
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 22, 2018
Indexed annuity sales rise in Q1 as DOL fiduciary rule stalls

Variable annuity sales were down again, however.

By Greg Iacurci