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Prince's death sets off estate planning quagmire
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 25, 2016
Prince's death sets off estate planning quagmire

A complicated process to value the music icon's estate hinges on future royalties.

By Greg Iacurci
Tweaks to final DOL fiduciary rule help ease implementation without sacrificing core principles
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 25, 2016
Tweaks to final DOL fiduciary rule help ease implementation without sacrificing core principles

Significant changes to the rule address practical impediments, proving DOL good on its word.

By Blaine F. Aikin
CEO Larry Roth says new Cetera owners will be in it for the 'long haul'
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 25, 2016
CEO Larry Roth says new Cetera owners will be in it for the 'long haul'

Claims institutional investors are committed to the independent broker-dealer business.

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 24, 2016
Texas securities regulator fines N.J. firm $50,000 for broker's misconduct

State claims former broker overloaded his clients with energy stocks.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2016
Long-term-care insurance market sees rapid decline

A slew of factors, including low interest rates, increasing longevity and insurance company pricing blunders, have led to an industry on the skids. Will hybrid products save the day?

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH MAY 24, 2016
Joel Bruckenstein fires latest salvo in bitter battle over T3 profits

Two months after the lawsuit was filed, Bill Winterberg and Joel Bruckenstein duke it out over conference profits, responsibilities.

By Alessandra Malito
Lawsuit challenging DOL fiduciary rule to be filed Thursday: source
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 24, 2016
Lawsuit challenging DOL fiduciary rule to be filed Thursday: source

U.S. Chamber of Commerce, SIFMA, FSI, IRI and the Financial Services Roundtable are lining up against the controversial rule. The suit may be filed as early as Thursday.

By Tanvi Acharya
Top robo-advisers Betterment and Wealthfront more weighted toward stocks than bonds, research says
FINTECH MAY 24, 2016
Top robo-advisers Betterment and Wealthfront more weighted toward stocks than bonds, research says

Leading robos also are bracing for a market downturn, Convergex says.

By Alessandra Malito
Fiduciary standard for CFPs could be raised, leaders say
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 24, 2016
Fiduciary standard for CFPs could be raised, leaders say

But some fee-only advisers say CFP Board should admit that mark holders who receive commissions have conflicts with the best-interest standard.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2016
The Fiduciary Journey

The assistant Labor Secretary used her moxie, her might and her friends in high places to raise the standards for providing retirement advice. </br><b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>The fiduciary rule covered from every angle</a>)</b></i>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra bars broker James Van Doren for money laundering scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 24, 2016
Finra bars broker James Van Doren for money laundering scheme

Asserts he accepted $244,000 from a friend to help him conceal assets that creditors sought to claim.

By Christine Idzelis
Smoking out the right way to invest in the marijuana movement
EQUITIES MAY 24, 2016
Smoking out the right way to invest in the marijuana movement

Advisers keeping their distance from high-flying pot stocks.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra panel orders Morgan Stanley to pay $34 million to estate of former Home Shopping Network chief
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 24, 2016
Finra panel orders Morgan Stanley to pay $34 million to estate of former Home Shopping Network chief

A Finra arbitration panel sided with the estate of Roy M. Speer, the co-founder of the Home Shopping Network, saying the brokerage churned his account and violated a law against exploitation of vulnerable adults.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FBI raids offices of Texas REIT
ALTERNATIVES MAY 24, 2016
FBI raids offices of Texas REIT

United Development Funding IV's stock price has dropped 81% in the past two months after a hedge fund alleged it was operating like a Ponzi scheme

By Bruce Kelly
Tech vendors upping the ante at T3 for better client experiences
FINTECH MAY 24, 2016
Tech vendors upping the ante at T3 for better client experiences

Software vendors look to attract advisers with real-time tools and better web portals to meet higher client expectations.

By Alessandra Malito
RIAs could be required to report suspected money laundering
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 24, 2016
RIAs could be required to report suspected money laundering

Proposal from FinCEN would have investment advisers monitor and report questionable activity under the Bank Secrecy Act.

By Mason Braswell
Former brokerage firm chief compliance officer charged with fraud
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 24, 2016
Former brokerage firm chief compliance officer charged with fraud

Faces both criminal and civil charges for allegedly funneling $500,000 of the $800,000 he allegedly scammed from investors to his brothers.

By Alessandra Malito
Fidelity sued by Delta 401(k) participants over alleged fiduciary breach
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2016
Fidelity sued by Delta 401(k) participants over alleged fiduciary breach

Claim alleges Fidelity 'wanted a piece of the action' when Financial Engines was hired to provide plan advice.

By Robert Steyer
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2016
Life insurance helps with retirement planning, but beware of the pitfalls

Product considerations are complex, and using this strategy inappropriately in a retirement income plan can trigger problems.

By Greg Iacurci
Momentous regulatory action requires adviser input to protect industry, investors
RIA NEWS MAY 23, 2016
Momentous regulatory action requires adviser input to protect industry, investors

Schwab recently brought RIAs to Capitol Hill as part of the Investment Adviser Association's Lobbying Day to boost lawmakers' awareness of the profession.

By Nick Georgis