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IRS provides guidance on 529 plans
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 30, 2018
IRS provides guidance on 529 plans

IRS OKs up to $10,000 in K-12 spending and rollovers to ABLE accounts; makes recontributing tuition refunds to 529s tax-free.

By InvestmentNews
A new tax break for impact investing has arrived
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 30, 2018
A new tax break for impact investing has arrived

These investments will make sense mainly for ultrahigh-net-worth clients, at least initially, according to tax experts.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC freezes assets of group charged with $55 million Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2018
SEC freezes assets of group charged with $55 million Ponzi scheme

Daniel B. Rudden and Denver-based Financial Visions allegedly defrauded 150 investors

By Bloomberg
DOL fiduciary rule can cause litigation risk from beyond the grave
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule can cause litigation risk from beyond the grave

Although measure died in June, Massachusetts case against Scottrade lives on.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LPL not selling Worksite Financial Solutions 401(k) platform
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2018
LPL not selling Worksite Financial Solutions 401(k) platform

The program will close in September, though some aspects such as participant education still will be available to advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
Is it better to meet with clients in person or online?
FINTECH JUL 27, 2018
Is it better to meet with clients in person or online?

Clients enjoy digital interactions, but advisers still cling to in-person meetings.

By Ryan W. Neal
Move to Florida to pay zero state personal income tax? Fuhgeddaboudit!
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2018
Move to Florida to pay zero state personal income tax? Fuhgeddaboudit!

Tax collectors in states like New York make it really hard to leave.

By Bloomberg
How to get to Inbox Zero
FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
How to get to Inbox Zero

Here are the best apps and practices for email management.

By Bloomberg
It's 2018. Social media is no longer optional
FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
It's 2018. Social media is no longer optional

Times change. People change. And that means you need to change too — here's how to establish your digital presence quickly and efficiently.

By Scott Kleinberg
61 is the 'magic' age when it comes to retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2018
61 is the 'magic' age when it comes to retirement

Advisers can use a mathematical formula to more safely guide a client's retirement income portfolio.

By Greg Iacurci
LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond
FINTECH JUL 26, 2018
LPL brokers can now use SS&C Advent's Black Diamond

The IBD continues to expand its roster of support for third-party technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Industry group asks DOL for guidance on finding missing participants
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2018
Industry group asks DOL for guidance on finding missing participants

Until such guidance is issued, the ERISA Industry Committee is asking the Department of Labor to cease sending threatening letters to plan administrators.

By Brian Croce
Finra consolidates enforcement program in hopes of delivering consistency, transparency
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2018
Finra consolidates enforcement program in hopes of delivering consistency, transparency

Regulator says move will ensure unified approach in charging, sanctions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS laying off dozens of wealth management staff
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2018
UBS laying off dozens of wealth management staff

Move comes as bank revamps the unit's leadership team.

By Bloomberg
Appeals court says university cannot force ERISA lawsuits into arbitration
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2018
Appeals court says university cannot force ERISA lawsuits into arbitration

Decision involves two lawsuits related to University of Southern California retirement plans.

By Robert Steyer
New GOP tax-cut framework would make individual cuts permanent
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2018
New GOP tax-cut framework would make individual cuts permanent

Plan would also create universal savings accounts, but it doesn't offer fixes for glitches in last year's overhaul.

By Bloomberg
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern
RIA NEWS JUL 25, 2018
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern

Nearly two-thirds of firms have increased testing in the area.

By InvestmentNews
Wealthfront wants to help millennials take a sabbatical
FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Wealthfront wants to help millennials take a sabbatical

The company found taking an extended leave from work was a top concern among its young investors.

By Ryan W. Neal
Ameriprise to switch CRM for nearly 10,000 advisers in 2019
FINTECH JUL 25, 2018
Ameriprise to switch CRM for nearly 10,000 advisers in 2019

Changing key tech tools can cause disruption, but the new provider, Salesforce, is known in the securities industry for customer service and customization.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra whacks Advisor Group, NPH with $2.7 million in fines over variable annuity sales
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 25, 2018
Finra whacks Advisor Group, NPH with $2.7 million in fines over variable annuity sales

Eight broker-dealers censured for supervisory laxity in monitoring VA exchanges.

By InvestmentNews