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ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2016
Automatic enrollment gaining ground in the smallest 401(k) plans

The trend of automatic enrollment adoption is trickling down to the smallest plans, while employers are also increasing their deferral rates above 3%.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH DEC 19, 2016
Use of artificial intelligence technology in financial services to grow: report

Firms are increasing productivity and personalizing the client experience with AI.

By Liz Skinner
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2016
President Obama's myRA retirement plan slow to gain traction

Unless a lot more people open accounts, the program's impact on America's retirement savings shortfall will remain a rounding error.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2016
Appeals court sends 401(k) fee case Tibble vs. Edison back to District Court to be reheard

The opinion vacated the Los Angeles District Court's ruling that the case could not proceed because of a statute of limitations on three of six funds in question.

By Hazel Bradford
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2016
DOL issues final rule on city retirement programs

The regulation is similar to one issued in August around state retirement programs.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH DEC 18, 2016
An evolving profession must continue to innovate

The personal tales highlighted in <i>InvestmentNews</i> should encourage others in the industry to try new ideas and not fear failure.

By Ellie Zhu
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH DEC 16, 2016
Tools financial technology companies plan to bring advisers in 2017

Many of the tools will be inspired by today's customer, who wants the same efficiency and ease they find with Amazon.

By Liz Skinner
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2016
Natixis launching 401(k) market's first ESG-focused target-date mutual funds

The funds seek to capitalize on the growing popularity of environmental, social and corporate governance investing, and help diversify in an increasingly competitive TDF market.

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule delay likely and death not out of the question

The rule could ultimately be killed or replaced, but only one course of action by firms provides certainty.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Finra enforcement chief Brad Bennett to resign
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 16, 2016
Finra enforcement chief Brad Bennett to resign

Regulator brought broad, sweeping cases and also ramped up its crackdown on smaller infractions during Mr. Bennett's six-year tenure. <b><i>(Related read: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161006/FREE/161009948/advisers-want-finra-to-focus-on-the-bad-guys-and-leave-the-rest-alone&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Advisers want Finra to focus on the 'bad guys' and leave the rest alone</a>)</b></i>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra wants to speak with fired Wells Fargo reps connected to cross-selling scandal
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 16, 2016
Finra wants to speak with fired Wells Fargo reps connected to cross-selling scandal

By Bruce Kelly
Finra slaps Credit Suisse unit with $16.5 million fine for anti-money-laundering failures
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 16, 2016
Finra slaps Credit Suisse unit with $16.5 million fine for anti-money-laundering failures

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS fires top Connecticut broker Phil Fiore Jr. for multiple violations
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 15, 2016
UBS fires top Connecticut broker Phil Fiore Jr. for multiple violations

Phil Fiore Jr. was part of an $8 billion team and was selected by Barron's as a top adviser in Connecticut in 2015. <i><b>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161221/FREE/161229983/former-registered-representative-in-texas-arrested-for-internet&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Former registered representative in Texas arrested for internet Ponzi scheme</a>)</i></b>

By Bruce Kelly
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2016
How does your debt compare to the average American?

Find out how your credit card balances and total household debt compare to the latest national numbers.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2016
What the Fed's rate hike means for your money

Credit cards, home equity lines of credit, adjustable-rate mortgages and personal loans could inch higher after a rise in the federal funds rate.

By Bloomberg
What Medicare changes will mean for beneficiaries in 2017
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2016
What Medicare changes will mean for beneficiaries in 2017

By reevaluating supplemental and prescription drug coverages, Medicare enrollees can make up for premium increases.

By Katy Votava
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2016
How the DOL rule will change the product mix and portfolio constructions advisors offer

By InvestmentNews Research
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2016
Retirement income planning in the post-DOL era: Five points advisors should consider

By InvestmentNews Research
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 15, 2016
Appeals court denies NAFA motion for emergency injunction of DOL fiduciary rule

Appeals court denies annuity group's request for emergency injunction to delay implementation. (More: <a href="&quot;" target="&#8221;blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Federal court rejects NAFA attempt to kill DOL fiduciary rule </a> )

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH DEC 15, 2016
Financial advisers must adapt quickly to competition from robos to stay in business: CFP Board

The CFP Board's research is the result of a gathering of more than two dozen fintech and other industry experts, who pondered how the advice business will change by 2021.

By Liz Skinner