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SIFMA: Regulation Best Interest raises bar on investor protection
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 07, 2018
SIFMA: Regulation Best Interest raises bar on investor protection

SEC advice rule proposal puts regulators, industry, investors in much better starting position than where we ended with DOL fiduciary rule.

By Kenneth E. Bentsen Jr.
Wells Fargo discloses accidental foreclosures, tax credit probe
WIREHOUSES AUG 06, 2018
Wells Fargo discloses accidental foreclosures, tax credit probe

Regulators are looking at the bank's purchases of low-income housing credits, according to a filing.

By Bloomberg
Appeals court upholds dismissal of Wells Fargo 401(k) lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2018
Appeals court upholds dismissal of Wells Fargo 401(k) lawsuit

Participant argued that the plan could have offered a better-performing, nonproprietary TDF.

By Robert Steyer
SoFi said to report loss of $200 million in second quarter
FINTECH AUG 06, 2018
SoFi said to report loss of $200 million in second quarter

The student-loan refinancer projects it will be profitable again by the end of the year, according to a person familiar with the matter.

By Bloomberg
401(k) robo Guideline tries to woo advisers with new service
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2018
401(k) robo Guideline tries to woo advisers with new service

Firm is one of a number of robo-advisers looking to capitalize on small 401(k) plans

By Greg Iacurci
Citigroup reaches $6.9 million settlement in 401(k) lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2018
Citigroup reaches $6.9 million settlement in 401(k) lawsuit

A handful of other fund managers have settled similar allegations over the past two years.

By Greg Iacurci
Investors want more information about financial advisers' fees
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2018
Investors want more information about financial advisers' fees

In SEC roundtables, agency leaders hear ideas ranging from cost calculator to graphic illustrations.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ohio brokerage tries to buck Finra settlement
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2018
Ohio brokerage tries to buck Finra settlement

Westminster Financial Securities said to be reneging on agreement to pay elder client, including for a $200,000 bronze bear purportedly purchased from a broker's mother.

By Jeff Benjamin
Allison Lee most likely choice for SEC commissioner, reports say
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2018
Allison Lee most likely choice for SEC commissioner, reports say

Ms. Lee, who has worked as an SEC enforcement attorney, would replace her former boss, Kara Stein.

By Bloomberg
Exonerated in defamation suits, Ed Butowsky is out for blood
RIAS AUG 06, 2018
Exonerated in defamation suits, Ed Butowsky is out for blood

Texas adviser embroiled in Seth Rich lawsuit says false charges cost him professionally and personally.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wells Fargo broker managing $150 million moves to Baird
WIREHOUSES AUG 06, 2018
Wells Fargo broker managing $150 million moves to Baird

Harry Buchanan Smith and team joins firm in Charlotte, N.C.

By InvestmentNews
Solidify client relationships in volatile times by overcommunicating
FINTECH AUG 06, 2018
Solidify client relationships in volatile times by overcommunicating

Demonstrating your thoughtful approach to areas of investor concern — and the steps you're taking to address them — will pay dividends in trust and client retention.

By Michael Kim
5 actions underrepresented advisers can take to further their careers
OPINION AUG 04, 2018
5 actions underrepresented advisers can take to further their careers

Best practices, such as building confidence and seeking out mentors, can bolster the professional journey of people from any community in the minority in a particular industry.

By Lule Demmissie
Indexing capital gains for inflation could provide tax windfall
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2018
Indexing capital gains for inflation could provide tax windfall

Observers say the proposal could open up areas of arbitrage, depending on how it's drafted.

By Greg Iacurci
Uncover Unexpected Trends in the Social Security Earnings Test
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2018
Uncover Unexpected Trends in the Social Security Earnings Test

Benefits lost to excess earnings are restored at full retirement age.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Diversity trend plays out across Wall Street
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 03, 2018
Diversity trend plays out across Wall Street

Bank of America Corp. reports high percentage of female and non-white interns, with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Wells Fargo & Co. reporting similar numbers.

By Bloomberg
U.S. regulators falling behind in supporting fintech innovation
FINTECH AUG 03, 2018
U.S. regulators falling behind in supporting fintech innovation

A new report from Pew recommends the U.S. look internationally to improve fintech regulations.

By Ryan W. Neal
Don't shoehorn advisers into broker regulations: IAA
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 03, 2018
Don't shoehorn advisers into broker regulations: IAA

In comment letter, Investment Adviser Association criticizes SEC advice rule for net capital, account statement and licensing requirements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former Madoff customers argue it wasn't a Ponzi
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 03, 2018
Former Madoff customers argue it wasn't a Ponzi

Ponzi deniers seek access to master database to disprove fraud and hold on to $100 million in 'profits.'

By Bloomberg
American Funds offering TDFs in collective investment trusts
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2018
American Funds offering TDFs in collective investment trusts

The firm is one of the last holdouts to launch CITs, signaling increased demand for the investment vehicle.

By Greg Iacurci