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New tools to protect elderly from fraud, exploitation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 07, 2018
New tools to protect elderly from fraud, exploitation

The Senior Safe Act and new Finra rules are the latest initiatives to encourage advisers to intervene in cases of elder financial fraud. But the measures don't guarantee advisers won't be sued.

By Bruce Kelly
Where to stash your cash as tariffs kick in
FIXED INCOME JUL 06, 2018
Where to stash your cash as tariffs kick in

Gold, a traditional safe haven, has declined in recent months, damaged by the strengthening dollar.

By Bloomberg
Finra arbitrator awards $1.5 million in damages to oil and gas investor
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 06, 2018
Finra arbitrator awards $1.5 million in damages to oil and gas investor

Neither Texas E&P Partners nor principal Mark Plummer showed up for hearing to answer investor's charges of gross negligence and recommending unsuitable investments.

By Bloomberg
Midsize asset managers face a squeeze
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 06, 2018
Midsize asset managers face a squeeze

Rising costs and declining profits are likely to take their tool on midlevel asset management companies, Bain report says

By Mark Gilbert
Even after SEC's additional guidance, custody remains complicated rule for investment advisers
RIAS JUL 06, 2018
Even after SEC's additional guidance, custody remains complicated rule for investment advisers

Compliance experts want agency to revisit regulation whose FAQs now run to 17 pages

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Texas REITs to pay $8.2 million for misleading investors
ALTERNATIVES JUL 06, 2018
Texas REITs to pay $8.2 million for misleading investors

SEC alleges money from newer UDF fund was being used to pay distributions to investors in older fund.

By Bruce Kelly
Vanguard isn't taking in as much money; neither is anyone else
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 06, 2018
Vanguard isn't taking in as much money; neither is anyone else

Giant asset manager's inflows were down 42% in the first half.

By Bloomberg
Former Bank of America employee files Finra arbitration claim
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 05, 2018
Former Bank of America employee files Finra arbitration claim

Joe Voboril is seeking $20 million in damages for wrongful termination.

By Bloomberg
Finra set to strengthen background checks for new registered rep hires
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 05, 2018
Finra set to strengthen background checks for new registered rep hires

Regulator will conduct public financial records review within 15 days of Form U4 filing.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Goldman Sachs poses new threat to active mutual fund managers
ETFS JUL 05, 2018
Goldman Sachs poses new threat to active mutual fund managers

Firm has created the ETF equivalent of a killer cyborg fund.

By Bloomberg
Credit Suisse to pay $77M to settle bribery probes
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 05, 2018
Credit Suisse to pay $77M to settle bribery probes

Lender's Hong Kong unit attempted to win banking business by offering jobs to sons and daughters of Chinese officials.

By Bloomberg
New ways to estimate and fund long-term care costs
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2018
New ways to estimate and fund long-term care costs

Advisers are challenged to protect against one of the biggest risks to a retirement plan.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Fee pressure driving asset managers into wealth management
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 05, 2018
Fee pressure driving asset managers into wealth management

Cerulli study says mutual fund companies and wealth managers are swimming in the same channels.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2018
The Life Insurance Agent as Financial Planner

Insurance is no longer just a one-off in planning.

By SteveParrishJDRICPCLUChFCRHU
Better Markets blasts Finra's proposal to strengthen supervision of high-risk brokers as too weak
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 03, 2018
Better Markets blasts Finra's proposal to strengthen supervision of high-risk brokers as too weak

Financial reform group calls on regulator to make more fundamental changes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
State court ruling on broker protocol could greatly affect job seekers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2018
State court ruling on broker protocol could greatly affect job seekers

Although it applies only in Georgia, other courts and industry panels could refer to the ruling in similar cases.

By Bloomberg
What older people should consider when starting a business
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2018
What older people should consider when starting a business

Older people account for a rising share of entrepreneurs, but should assess their financial situation before jumping in.

By Sarah Min
SEI has new approach to improve technology adoption by advisers
RIAS JUL 03, 2018
SEI has new approach to improve technology adoption by advisers

Firm hopes that involving advisers in the technology design process will result in better aligned products

By Ryan W. Neal
Divorced women declare financial independence
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2018
Divorced women declare financial independence

Selling an engagement ring can jump-start savings.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Trade war could harm Americans' retirement savings
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2018
Trade war could harm Americans' retirement savings

Concerns of tariffs disrupting overseas earnings continues to brew.

By Stephen Gandel