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INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 10, 2019
Ken Fisher barred from Tiburon Events, apologizes for offensive comments

Tiburon managing partner says Mr. Fisher's remarks added to gender diversity problem in wealth and management industry.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 10, 2019
SkyView launches digital matchmaking platform for adviser M&A

SkyView Partners hopes its new service can become a Zillow for adviser deals.

By Ryan W. Neal
How free trading threatens the RIA business model
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 10, 2019
How free trading threatens the RIA business model

As brokerages stop charging commissions, financial advice looks like a logical new source of revenue.

By Jeff Benjamin
Captrust strikes again, buys $1.5 billion RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 09, 2019
Captrust strikes again, buys $1.5 billion RIA

Boston Advisors sells its financial advisory business to the big-time buyer of RIAs.

By Bruce Kelly
Ken Fisher's crude comments drag Tiburon CEO Summit into the mud
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 09, 2019
Ken Fisher's crude comments drag Tiburon CEO Summit into the mud

Social media flares up over sexist and inappropriate remarks during fireside chat.

By Jeff Benjamin
How advisers already benefit from AI and what's coming
OPINION OCT 09, 2019
How advisers already benefit from AI and what's coming

Pershing's Raj Madan on how the new technology is poised to help advisers serve many more clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC bars former Morgan Stanley broker involved in insider trading scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 09, 2019
SEC bars former Morgan Stanley broker involved in insider trading scheme

Michael Siva pleaded guilty to acting on nonpublic merger information.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
IRS releases new guidance on cryptocurrency
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 09, 2019
IRS releases new guidance on cryptocurrency

Reporting rules make clear how agency expects income from crypto holdings to be reported on tax returns.

By Bloomberg
Gold ETFs post longest run in a decade
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2019
Gold ETFs post longest run in a decade

Bullion has rallied 18% so far this year as the trade war threatens global growth.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2019
Captrust strikes again, buys $1.5 billion RIA

Boston Advisors sells its financial advisory business to the big-time buyer of RIAs.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 09, 2019
SEC bars former Morgan Stanley broker involved in insider trading scheme

Michael Siva pleaded guilty to acting on nonpublic merger information.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS OCT 09, 2019
Bad news for advisers offering financial wellness programs

They're at a competitive disadvantage relative to 401(k) vendors, health-plan providers and others, according to a new report

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 09, 2019
Gold ETFs post longest run in a decade

Bullion has rallied 18% so far this year as the trade war threatens global growth.

By Bloomberg
Barclays offers first zero-fee ETNs
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2019
Barclays offers first zero-fee ETNs

Two exchange-traded notes will track gold and silver futures.

By Bloomberg
Robinhood gives banking another shot
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2019
Robinhood gives banking another shot

Its new product will sweep uninvested funds out of customers' accounts into existing banks.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity cuts fees on college savings plans
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2019
Fidelity cuts fees on college savings plans

Company also launching new college savings portfolios that combine active, passive investments.

By Bloomberg
Pershing adds analytics tools to adviser platform
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2019
Pershing adds analytics tools to adviser platform

Tool aimed at helping advisers measure business growth excluding market performance.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra issues Regulation Best Interest checklist for brokers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 08, 2019
Finra issues Regulation Best Interest checklist for brokers

Broker regulator guidance includes delineating how new standard differs from suitability.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Taking a lump-sum pension payment? Watch out for bad boy brokers
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2019
Taking a lump-sum pension payment? Watch out for bad boy brokers

A pension buyout comes with risks.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC probing compensation, sales practices in 403(b) plans for school districts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 08, 2019
SEC probing compensation, sales practices in 403(b) plans for school districts

The SEC, in an atypical move, appears to be investigating third-party administrators affiliated with entities such as broker-dealers and RIAs

By Greg Iacurci