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LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 22, 2018
Here's how the top indexed, variable annuity sellers did last year

Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America shed the most money on the indexed side, and Prudential Annuities on the variable end, both losing more than $2 billion in sales year-over-year.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH MAR 22, 2018
What to make of Morgan Stanley's new robo

The brokerage's focus on digital could be a way to retain younger clients or an effort to catch up with Merrill.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH MAR 22, 2018
What if you found out you were really a ghost?

If potential clients can't find you on social media, you might as well not exist.

By Megan Carpenter
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2018
Should you use those free tools the 401(k) wholesaler gave you?

If advisers are given a free tool that makes them more competitive, are they still able to provide unbiased advice?

By Aaron Pottichen
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 21, 2018
Finra bars former Northwestern rep for impersonating customers

Finra barred Matthew Cochran for opening accounts held by 98 customers in trading ruse.

By InvestmentNews
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 21, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule: 5th Circuit decision could be big win for indexed annuities

The fiduciary rule may be taken off the books as a result of the ruling, and an SEC fiduciary standard wouldn't cover products not registered as securities

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 21, 2018
What to watch for next with the DOL fiduciary rule

Much hinges on whether the Labor Department appeals the 5th Circuit decision by April 30.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 21, 2018
F-Squared's former president ordered to pay $12.4 million over false statements

Judge says Howard Present, who led ETF portfolio management firm, was 'reckless.'

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES MAR 21, 2018
Firms exiting broker protocol will suffer, reps say

Firms that help reps make change are more attractive, Fidelity survey finds.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2018
Aon Hewitt wins 401(k) lawsuit over robo-adviser kickbacks

It's the fourth time a retirement-plan record keeper has prevailed in a lawsuit scrutinizing fees received from Financial Engines.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2018
Finra looks to streamline broker-dealer exams

CEO Robert Cook says three examination teams may be consolidated.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 20, 2018
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley rep for unauthorized trades

Firm has settled 13 claims and paid customers of Thomas Alan Meier $2.5 million.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2018
Social Security benefits losing buying power

Low inflation combined with rising Medicare costs threaten the adequacy of seniors' income.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2018
Finra reduces suspension of former Morgan Stanley rep

Kenneth Mathieson's one-year suspension for outside activities cut to six months.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 19, 2018
SEC settles with L.A.-based firm over customer protection violations

Electronic Transaction Clearing censured and will pay $80,000 penalty.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 19, 2018
Merrill insiders to receive $83 million in SEC whistleblower awards

Record payouts relate to information that helped the agency win a $415 million settlement in 2016

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 19, 2018
SEC forging ahead on fiduciary rule despite DOL rule decision in 5th Circuit

Chairman Jay Clayton says 'the sooner the better' when asked when an SEC fiduciary rule will be ready.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ETFS MAR 19, 2018
Lawsuit over exchange-traded note shows peril in democratized investing

ETP industry is reconsidering disclosures at issuance and sale.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2018
Senior Wells Fargo exec: No FBI interviews here

Memo denies Journal's claim that the FBI interviewed employees in the bank's wealth management group.

By Bruce Kelly
OPINION MAR 19, 2018
Why money managers are paid so much is a mystery

There are many possible reasons, but market-beating performance isn't one of them

By Noah Smith