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SEC panel votes to urge agency to strengthen advice rule proposal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2018
SEC panel votes to urge agency to strengthen advice rule proposal

The Investor Advisory Committee suggests clarifying that Regulation Best Interest is a fiduciary standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Here's how a Democratic House will affect financial advisers
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 07, 2018
Here's how a Democratic House will affect financial advisers

While the new majority is unlikely to block the SEC advice rule, retirement income advocates forecast momentum for annuities legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Credit Suisse hit again as Finra panel sides with second former broker on deferred compensation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 07, 2018
Credit Suisse hit again as Finra panel sides with second former broker on deferred compensation

The award follows a similar award last month when former Credit Suisse broker Brian Chilton was awarded $844,621 in deferred compensation.

By Jeff Benjamin
Are 401(k) advisers operating like Amazon?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2018
Are 401(k) advisers operating like Amazon?

The retailing juggernaut has used data to drive better decisions, and 401(k) advisers should follow suit

By Bloomberg
Following the money is getting harder for 401(k) plan advisers and sponsors
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2018
Following the money is getting harder for 401(k) plan advisers and sponsors

The trend will likely further fuel industry consolidation.

By Fred Barstein
Millennials are a growth engine for 401(k) advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2018
Millennials are a growth engine for 401(k) advisers

Business owners who are millennials are more likely to offer retirement benefits to their employees

By Blaine F. Aikin
Wells Fargo boosts its count of improper foreclosures
WIREHOUSES NOV 06, 2018
Wells Fargo boosts its count of improper foreclosures

The bank has also suspended fees on some wealth management assets and accounts after finding it charged some clients incorrectly

By Bloomberg
Don't bet on a post-midterm market rally
EQUITIES NOV 06, 2018
Don't bet on a post-midterm market rally

Trade tensions and the prospect of the U.S. economy overheating could limit any upside in stocks.

By Bloomberg
LPL broker sues Ohio National for 'unlawful' move on variable annuity compensation
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 06, 2018
LPL broker sues Ohio National for 'unlawful' move on variable annuity compensation

Lance Browning is trying to stop the insurer from terminating annuity trail commissions on behalf of thousands of other brokers.

By Greg Iacurci
Citizens Financial acquires $7.5 billion Clarfeld Financial
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2018
Citizens Financial acquires $7.5 billion Clarfeld Financial

The deal will integrate Citizens Bank Private Wealth Management into Clarfeld.

By Sarah Min
Jay Welker, Wells Fargo head of wealth management, to retire
WIREHOUSES NOV 06, 2018
Jay Welker, Wells Fargo head of wealth management, to retire

Mr. Welker and his division are reportedly being investigated for gender bias.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch to focus team pay on digital, online areas
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 06, 2018
Merrill Lynch to focus team pay on digital, online areas

Wirehouse is attempting to promote online engagement of clients by rewarding advisers who make it happen.

By Bruce Kelly
Advocates hope reform of SEC advertising rule will ease advisers' use of social media
RIAS NOV 06, 2018
Advocates hope reform of SEC advertising rule will ease advisers' use of social media

The regulation hasn’t kept up with developments in the advice industry or technology, according to compliance experts

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Jackson National to settle 401(k) self-dealing lawsuit for $4.5 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2018
Jackson National to settle 401(k) self-dealing lawsuit for $4.5 million

Insurer allegedly filled its 401(k) plan with high-cost in-house investments.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra bars ex-Merrill Lynch broker for falsifying childcare expenses
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 05, 2018
Finra bars ex-Merrill Lynch broker for falsifying childcare expenses

The broker, Terrance Hood, was fired by Merrill last year for falsifying receipts for childcare expenses

By Bruce Kelly
Former Next Financial broker settles charges he ran $3.9 million fraud
BROKER DEALERS NOV 05, 2018
Former Next Financial broker settles charges he ran $3.9 million fraud

Douglas Simanksi told clients he would invest their money in a 'tax free' fixed-rate investment, SEC charges.

By Bruce Kelly
FPA overhauls its structure to combat 'dysfunction'
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 05, 2018
FPA overhauls its structure to combat 'dysfunction'

The group is altering how it works with local chapters to combat 'dysfunction' and remain relevant, officials say.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC requires broker-dealers to disclose more about client orders
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 05, 2018
SEC requires broker-dealers to disclose more about client orders

Changes are designed to help investors understand how the B-D routes their order and how that affects execution quality.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 05, 2018
Bounded rationality: The realistic choice

Clients don't have perfect information, even when they're selecting an adviser.

By The American College of Financial Services
New Schwab adviser technology chief Andrew Salesky brings veteran pressure to his team
RIAS NOV 03, 2018
New Schwab adviser technology chief Andrew Salesky brings veteran pressure to his team

New role comes as the nation's largest custodian faces questions about its commitment to advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal