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DOL rule could help small company retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2016
DOL rule could help small company retirement plans

The impending fiduciary rule would shield owners from some lawsuits.

By John Waggoner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 05, 2016
Frequently asked questions about the DOL fiduciary rule

Answers to common sources of confusion or misunderstanding about the new regulation.

By Bloomberg
OMB completes review of DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2016
OMB completes review of DOL fiduciary rule

The Labor Department cleared the last step in the regulatory process before release of its final rule.

By Greg Iacurci
How brokers can address potential revenue conflicts under DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 05, 2016
How brokers can address potential revenue conflicts under DOL fiduciary rule

12b-1 fees and revenue sharing may need to be treated differently under the new fiduciary regulatory structure.

By Robert Cirrotti
ETFS APR 05, 2016
DOL rule silver lining? It may trigger a shift of $1 trillion to ETFs

Five specific aspects of the DOL's new rule that could send assets flooding into ETFs.

By John Waggoner
Wealthfront, Vanguard tap data aggregation to increase assets, improve financial planning for clients
FINTECH APR 05, 2016
Wealthfront, Vanguard tap data aggregation to increase assets, improve financial planning for clients

Three robo-advisers are pulling in new information on all types of client accounts in the past month alone to improve service.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2016
Wave of Finra arbitration claims expected from bad bets on energy

Investors claim brokers put too much of their nest eggs into oil and gas companies.

By Christine Idzelis
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 05, 2016
SEC smacks three former AIG Advisor Group B-Ds for using higher-priced funds

Three independent broker-dealers formerly operating under AIG's umbrella have been fined $7.5 million and ordered to pay restitution of $2 million to clients.

By Bruce Kelly
Sale of AIG Advisor Group may signal wave of mergers ahead
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2016
Sale of AIG Advisor Group may signal wave of mergers ahead

Insurance-owned firms and small broker-dealers most likely to throw in the towel.

By Christine Idzelis
Opponents to DOL fiduciary rule say tweaks aren't enough
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 05, 2016
Opponents to DOL fiduciary rule say tweaks aren't enough

Witnesses for and against the Labor Department's fiduciary proposal, including SIFMA's Ken Bentsen Jr., square off over the rule requiring brokers to act in clients' best interests.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2016
Transamerica loses $1 billion team to Kestra Financial

Wiser Financial Group joins broker-dealer formerly known as NFP Advisor Services.

By Bloomberg
Pimco: Bill Gross warned he'd lose $200M bonus for quitting
MUTUAL FUNDS APR 04, 2016
Pimco: Bill Gross warned he'd lose $200M bonus for quitting

Firm responds in suit saying CEO and counsel warned co-founder

By Bloomberg
Adviser fears abound for fiduciary rule fallout
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 04, 2016
Adviser fears abound for fiduciary rule fallout

<i>InvestmentNews</i> survey finds all corners of the advice business are expecting to face challenges, but stark differences about the degree of pain are evident among the channels.

By Liz Skinner
Date leaked for release of DOL fiduciary rule
RIA NEWS APR 04, 2016
Date leaked for release of DOL fiduciary rule

The Labor Department will unveil a final version of the so-called fiduciary rule next Wednesday, according to a published report.

By InvestmentNews Staff
Will the advice you give be subject to the DOL fiduciary rule?
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 04, 2016
Will the advice you give be subject to the DOL fiduciary rule?

All advisers, even those who only charge fees, will be held to the standard when making recommendations to retirement plans, individual participants and IRA holders. Here's how.

By By Jason C. Roberts
RIA NEWS APR 04, 2016
Tony Robbins joins advisory firm as chief of investor psychology

In his new role, Mr. Robbins will be working with his long-time financial adviser Ajay Gupta.

By Christine Idzelis
Finra alleges broker took in more than $1.7 million in commissions churning accounts at Craig Scott Capital
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 04, 2016
Finra alleges broker took in more than $1.7 million in commissions churning accounts at Craig Scott Capital

Edward Beyn profited by excessively trading accounts of customers who were over the age of 60, the regulator alleges.

By Christine Idzelis
LPL partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor, paving way for robo-pilot program
FINTECH APR 03, 2016
LPL partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor, paving way for robo-pilot program

The broker-dealer first announced a robo initiative last summer, but has held off until now, as they've teamed with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor on a new adviser-facing robo.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2016
The road to retirement just got rockier

Advisers have a vital role in helping long-term care insurance holders decide whether the policies are worth the cost.

By MFXFeeder
How should you use your tax refund?
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2016
How should you use your tax refund?

Professional financial advisers weigh in on the best ways to use refunds appropriately.

By Greg Iacurci