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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2018
Merrill Lynch tries to avoid arbitration in dozens of cases with former executives

About 60 former wirehouse staff claim they lost about $400 million when their Merrill stock dropped in 2007-08 due to the firm's exposure to mortgage-backed securities.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAR 05, 2018
Morgan Stanley names new head of wealth management tech

Sal Cucchiara replaces Christopher Randazzo, who moves to Rockefeller Capital.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH MAR 05, 2018
LPL delays full rollout of new tech platform

Firm will delay shutdown of its legacy system amid advisers' concerns about readiness of new system.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2018
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley broker accused of accepting loans from clients

Michael Ralby declined to take part in the investigation, leading to the regulator's action.

By InvestmentNews
OPINION MAR 05, 2018
These 3 things may be keeping your clients up at night

And that's where a financial adviser truly shines — here's how to help them

By Philip E. Caminiti
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2018
Social Security: Advisers must stay current on regulations

A new report indicates that thousands of widows and widowers have been shortchanged by the SSA.

By crain-api
Future retirees more vulnerable to income shocks
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2018
Future retirees more vulnerable to income shocks

Increased use of annuities and reverse mortgages could improve outcomes.

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES MAR 02, 2018
Ex-Morgan Stanley, UBS advisers prevail in TRO claims

The key to whether exiting brokers can beat temporary restraining orders from wirehouses is how they handle client information.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH MAR 02, 2018
Investment technology: Can Alexa handle multi-account portfolio management?

Managing clients' investments in a unified manner is here to stay, and advisers should keep that in mind when selecting technology.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2018
Warren, Daines bill would help establish a database for orphaned 401(k) accounts

National database would allow workers to check for forgotten 401(k) money after a job change.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Alternative investments in social media: Assessing the risks of trying a new network
FINTECH MAR 02, 2018
Alternative investments in social media: Assessing the risks of trying a new network

You're already a pro on Twitter and LinkedIn, so what's wrong with going outside your comfort zone?

By Scott Kleinberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2018
Pension risk transfers swelled nearly 70% in 2017

Employers have increasingly offloaded their pension liabilities to insurance companies as pensions have become costly to keep on the books.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Defined-contribution plans showing returns closer to those of pensions

White paper says gap is closing between DC and DB plans.

By Rob Kozlowski
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Georgetown sued for allegedly violating fiduciary duties in its 403(b) plans

Plan participants claim 'inefficient and costly' system.

By Robert Steyer
WIREHOUSES MAR 01, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors scrutinized by Justice Department

DOJ orders Wells Fargo to conduct independent investigation of its Wealth and Investment Management business following whistleblower tips about "sales problems," according to the Wall Street Journal.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 01, 2018
Finra orders Citi to pay $4 million in wrongful dismissal case

Broker Christian S. Gherardi of Miami had sought $16.5 million in damages.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Startup offers annuities online on a subscription plan

Blueprint Income's founders aim to save America from retirement insecurity.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH MAR 01, 2018
Is technology helping advisers assess risk?

Technology promises better risk profiling, but is it helping advisers?

By Ryan W. Neal
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Massachusetts finds MetLife 'missing' pensioners, Galvin says

Two months after the insurer provided the names of those owed pension payments, the state has located the majority of them.

By InvestmentNews
WIREHOUSES MAR 01, 2018
Top Wells Fargo exec to advisers: 'Stay positive,' keep walking the 'noble path'

Weiss urges advisers to remain upbeat as news breaks of another potential scandal at the firm.

By Bruce Kelly