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How to get the pass-through deduction by reducing taxable income
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2018
How to get the pass-through deduction by reducing taxable income

Business owners are only eligible for a pass-through deduction if their income is below a certain threshold. However, there are ways to qualify by reducing their taxable income

By Mark Rosanes
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 08, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors now under investigation by Galvin

Massachusetts securities regulator cites DOL fiduciary rule when discussing probe that will focus on investors moved into higher-fee accounts, 401(k) rollovers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAR 08, 2018
Fintech vendors can't afford to be one-trick ponies

FinMason expands its investment analytics service as tech firms look for ways to increase market share.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 08, 2018
Merrill Lynch fined $1.25 million over Chinese stock sale

SEC says Merrill missed 'red flags' while selling millions of shares.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 08, 2018
Finra bars broker who churned account of 93-year-old client with dementia

In a four-year-period, Mark Kaplan executed 3,500 trades that resulted in $723,000 in losses

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2018
Latest Wells Fargo flap underscores need for fiduciary standard

The bank's board is looking into inappropriate 401(k) rollovers, one of the problems the DOL rule aims to prevent

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH MAR 08, 2018
The latest in financial adviser #FinTech

This month's edition kicks off with the announcement of Fidelity's new "Consolidated Data" platform, that aims to become a central account aggregation hub of all the relevant information regarding an advisory firm's clients and its own business.

By Michael Kitces
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 08, 2018
CAT implementation uncertainty gives broker-dealers strategic options

Firms should address shortcomings in data reporting now.

By John Ivan
SEC reaches $3.6 million settlement with Voya over securities lending
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 08, 2018
SEC reaches $3.6 million settlement with Voya over securities lending

Voya wrongly recalled securities it had loaned out to mutual fund clients early in order to give a tax benefit to its insurance affiliates.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2018
Senate bill aims to boost 401(k) annuities, small-employer retirement plans

The bill is nearly identical to one that unanimously passed the Senate Finance Committee in 2016.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2018
Finra panel awards $404,482 to client after broker overdoes put options

Investor alleges Allegis and former broker Brandon Curt Stimpson put him in unsuitable investments, violated fiduciary duty and engaged in unauthorized trading.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2018
Tax law: How to get the pass-through deduction by reducing taxable income

Advisers are only eligible for the full 20% deduction if their income is less than $157,000 for singles and $315,000 for married couples.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2018
Finra unpaid arbitration increased in 2017, PIABA report finds

Lawyers group calls on broker regulator to set up fund to compensate investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2018
Finra bars Madison Avenue rep fired after arbitration

No-show at hearing on outside deals leads to action against repeat offender David Barber.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2018
Social Security and divorce: Mary Beth Franklin answers your questions

New claiming rules limit claiming options based on timing, birth date.

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES MAR 07, 2018
Morgan Stanley CEO says he's `not a fan' of Trump tariffs

Biggest issue for the U.S. is fiscal deficits, not trade deficits, Gorman says.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 06, 2018
Sen. Warren introduces bill targeting unpaid Finra arbitration awards

Legislation directs the regulator to use fines to establish a pool of money to cover shortfalls.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2018
How to design a 401(k) plan that's lawsuit-proof

High fees are a red flag, but prudence is the ultimate key to defeating a claim, according to advisers and attorneys.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH MAR 06, 2018
Why Amazon is moving into finance, and what it means for advisers

While the company is only exploring a banking venture for now, some experts believe it is inevitable that Amazon will eventually turn its attention to financial advice of some sort.

By Ryan W. Neal
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2018
Vanguard extends TDF dominance with 'unbelievable' growth

Its target-date assets have grown by $270 billion since 2015

By Greg Iacurci