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FINTECH FEB 23, 2018
Lori Hardwick joins Riskalyze board

Executive is former Pershing COO and group president at Envestnet

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2018
NYU lawsuit becomes first 403(b) fee case to go to trial

The university was one of about a dozen prominent schools sued by Jerry Schlichter in 2016.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH FEB 23, 2018
AI, social media have an important place in the advice world

Experts discuss how technology disruption can help advisers meet changing client expectations.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 23, 2018
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton outlines goals for a new fiduciary standard

Rule should provide clarity on role of adviser, enhanced investor protection and regulatory coordination.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 23, 2018
SEC chairman Jay Clayton says market needs 'clarity' on adviser-client relationship

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton put a fiduciary-rule proposal at the top of the agency's rulemaking agenda on Friday, saying that the market needs "clarity" on the relationships between financial advisers and clients.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION FEB 23, 2018
Designing the Super OSJ of the future

The groups will expand beyond compliance to provide advisers with turnkey solutions, training programs and even succession planning.

By Rich Whitworth
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 23, 2018
SEC commissioners cheer Clayton's efforts on fiduciary rule collaboration

Agency hopes to overcome past divisions on investment advice standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH FEB 23, 2018
Why cryptocurrency could be your worst tax nightmare

Bitcoin gains and losses are taxed like property, but a lack of information could make filing a challenge.

By Ryan W. Neal
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2018
Social Security underpaid 82% of dually entitled widows and widowers

Agency failed to tell survivors that they could switch to a higher retirement benefit later

By Mary Beth Franklin
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 22, 2018
IRI seeks Republican support for bill to expand auto-401(k) plans

Legislation by Rep. Richard Neal would require most small businesses to establish a retirement plan and automatically enroll employees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2018
Merrill Lynch and rep to pay $140,000 to Vermont for unauthorized actions

Broker Lawrence Barber made unauthorized changes to client's account, state charged

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH FEB 22, 2018
Advisers bemoan LPL's technology platform change

Those in a private LinkedIn chat room were sounding off about fears the independent broker-dealer will require a move to ClientWorks before it is fully ready.

By Bruce Kelly
OPINION FEB 21, 2018
Fiduciary conduct is good for business

Following fiduciary best practices strengthens client relationships and makes them more enduring.

By Blaine F. Aikin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 21, 2018
Maryland jumps into fiduciary fray with legislation requiring brokers to act in best interests of clients

Legislation requires brokers to act in the best interests of clients.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2018
Hub International acquires RIA with $850 million in retirement plan assets

The aggregator has a new focus on the 401(k) market.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH FEB 21, 2018
Euphoric rush to invest in crypto quickly turns painful

'Sizable position' in blockchain startup decimates Dennis Gartman's retirement savings.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule continues to take toll on annuity sales

Uncertainty over the Labor Department rule, in addition to a potential SEC fiduciary regulation and others from the states, was a primary contributor to the industry's slide.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2018
Future retirees more vulnerable to income shocks

The increased use of annuities and reverse mortgage could improve outcomes.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 20, 2018
Galvin's DOL fiduciary rule enforcement triggers industry plea for court decision

Plaintiffs warned the Fifth Circuit that Massachusetts' move against Scottrade signaled that the partially implemented regulation can raise costs for financial firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 20, 2018
Finra orders Hilliard, Lyons and rep to pay $445,000 in compensatory damages

Says firm and broker Christopher Duke Bennett mishandled retirement accounts.

By InvestmentNews