Distribution of more variable annuities in an advisory rather than commission environment could play out as a result of Labor Department regulation.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the first time acted to enforce new rules placed on state and local government financial advisers, alleging that a Kansas firm breached its fiduciary duty by reaping undisclosed fees from the underwriter of its client's bond offerings.
Agency brought 126 actions against more than 230 adviser or company defendants in 2015, about 15% of the total enforcement cases last year.
With the Labor Department's fiduciary rule closing in on finalization, some lawmakers still question potential costs of implementing the measure.
Mr. Thibeault pled guilty to misappropriating around $15 million from the GL Beyond Income Fund.
Rule requires transferring brokers to send an “educational communication” to clients they are trying to convince to make the move with them.
Some Social Security beneficiaries must wait an additional year for full payment.
Utilizing a methodical system to review retirement goals can keep clients calm during the storm.
Unit will develop 'new tools and techniques' to strengthen risk analysis and surveillance.
Two top Republican senators claim the fiduciary rule is premature when the agency is still studying how Americans save.
Last year's acquisition will bring the firm information on held-away assets and widgets to analyze all aspects of clients' financial decisions.
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Commissioner Kara Stein concedes agency is unsure how it will apply a best-interest standard to digital advice platforms.
The robo-adviser saw a 55% increase of total rounds since 2010.
The service will help advisers create and manage investments for clients.
Financial services firms that want to offer better digital investment advice must focus on training and education to better serve clients, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. barred a Phoenix-based broker for making 12 unsuitable recommendations regarding debt instruments known as debentures.
It is no secret that financial giants like Charles Schwab and Vanguard Group have disrupted the robo-adviser industry. Just look at their assets under management.
Time for advisers to double down on their 'you' advantage to fend off the rise of low-cost, tech-driven competition.
