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Ally Financial acquires robo-adviser TradeKing for $275 million
FINTECH APR 01, 2016
Ally Financial acquires robo-adviser TradeKing for $275 million

The online bank is expanding to include investment services through the brokerage company.

By Alessandra Malito
Senator Warren ups ante by calling for SEC investigation of firms opposing DOL fiduciary
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 01, 2016
Senator Warren ups ante by calling for SEC investigation of firms opposing DOL fiduciary

Prominent Wall Street critic says four firms may be violating securities laws by sending misleading signals to investors about the rule's impact on business.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Folio teams with record-keeping firm KTRADE ahead of DOL fiduciary rule
FINTECH APR 01, 2016
Folio teams with record-keeping firm KTRADE ahead of DOL fiduciary rule

The partnership will help plan sponsors and advisers manage conflicts of interest, costs.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2016
Don't assume the Roth IRA is beyond the reach of the tax man

Plus: Investor.gov is looking out for you, there's a reason we've had so few IPOs this year, and take seven minutes and get your heart pumping

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH APR 01, 2016
Data aggregators unaffected by Intuit's plan to close its Financial Data API service

Intuit, the data aggregator that powers apps like Mint and QuickBooks, announced earlier this week it will shut down its Financial Data APIs.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2016
Strategies for delaying required minimum distributions for working clients

Those who are 70 ½ and still on the job may be able to delay distributions from company plans.

By Bloomberg
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 01, 2016
Progress being made to help advisers combat elder abuse

Group has established a resource center on state laws and agencies to help vulnerable clients.

By Dale Brown
Morningstar acquires RightPond, data analytics provider on defined contribution and defined benefit plans
FINTECH MAR 31, 2016
Morningstar acquires RightPond, data analytics provider on defined contribution and defined benefit plans

The acquisition comes as the entire industry is waiting for the Department of Labor to release the final ruling on its fiduciary standard.

By Alessandra Malito
The rollover irony of the DOL's proposed fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2016
The rollover irony of the DOL's proposed fiduciary rule

The proposed rule could give brokers an upper hand with respect to rollovers when compared to some fiduciary 401(k) advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
Position your firm to compete in a world under the DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 31, 2016
Position your firm to compete in a world under the DOL fiduciary rule

For firms to succeed under the new requirements, they will not only need to comply with the rule but thoroughly assess their businesses and proactively adjust.

By Tom Corra
Transamerica sued for cost increases on universal life insurance contracts
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 31, 2016
Transamerica sued for cost increases on universal life insurance contracts

Transamerica along with other insurers have upped costs on in-force policies as they've had to contend with persistently low interest rates.

By Greg Iacurci
Survey shows slight decline in elderly financial abuse cases
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2016
Survey shows slight decline in elderly financial abuse cases

Seventeen percent reported abuse, down from 20% in 2010: Investor Protection Trust.

By Christine Idzelis
FINTECH MAR 30, 2016
Lack of regulation on CRM note-taking can put advisers in sticky software scenarios

Modifying information could end up costing advisers money, which happened in one recent case.

By Alessandra Malito
When Social Security is a family affair
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
When Social Security is a family affair

Claiming benefits early may make sense when kids are involved.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
Can Calpers live with responsible returns?

Calpers is attempting to turn ESG investing on its head. Rather than divest from companies it deems undesirable, it will engage those companies and attempt to improve them from the inside.

By Nir Kaissar
FINTECH MAR 30, 2016
Massachusetts regulator Galvin questions robos' ability to act as state-registered investment advisers

The statement is targeted at direct-to-consumer platforms seeking registration in the state.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
Procrastinating? Here's what you need to know about filing your taxes

Filing close to, or after, April 18 could be a sign you're a member of the financial elite.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS MAR 30, 2016
Time to get on board the fiduciary train

Many advisers and the firms they work for are still woefully unprepared for what lies ahead.

By MFXFeeder
Strategies for delaying required minimum distributions for working clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2016
Strategies for delaying required minimum distributions for working clients

Those who are 70 ½ and still on the job may be able to delay distributions from company plans.

By Bloomberg
Fisher Investments names Damian Ornani CEO as Ken Fisher relinquishes role
RIA NEWS MAR 30, 2016
Fisher Investments names Damian Ornani CEO as Ken Fisher relinquishes role

Mr. Fisher will stay on as executive chairman and co-CIO of the investment adviser

By Christine Idzelis