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LPL rolls out blockchain separately managed account
ALTERNATIVES JUN 18, 2018
LPL rolls out blockchain separately managed account

Separately managed account invests in stocks of companies that use the distributed ledger system.

By John Waggoner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 18, 2018
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley manager for failing to supervise Home Shopping Network magnate's account

Terry McCoy barred from working in a supervisory capacity and fined $75,000 for missing Ami Forte's churning of elderly client's account.

By InvestmentNews
OPINION JUN 16, 2018
A more expansive future requires multiple pricing models

Charging fees based on assets under management is OK, but the modern financial advice business is starting to cut varied paths toward different pricing models that might be better both for clients and the overall industry.

By crain-api
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2018
Homeowners looking to dodge property tax caps turn to Alaskan trusts

Strategy involves a limited liability company and non-grantor trusts set up in a no-tax state.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2018
Fidelity cuts target-date fund fees

Competition is heating up among asset managers.

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES JUN 15, 2018
Merrill re-evaluates commission ban in retirement accounts

The wirehouse's wealth management group announces a fresh look at the ban now that the DOL rule is on the brink of death.

By Jeff Benjamin
Which stock sectors are most likely to raise dividends? It matters a lot
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 15, 2018
Which stock sectors are most likely to raise dividends? It matters a lot

Morningstar says technology, financials and health care have ruled, but global telecommunications looks poised to pull ahead.

By John Waggoner
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 14, 2018
Driverless cars may cut traffic jams, but not insurance premiums

A handful of fatal accidents involving autonomous vehicles suggest car insurance will evolve, rather than go away.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 14, 2018
Cash floods into money market funds

Short-term debt funds are flourishing because they finally pay something.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 14, 2018
SEC advice rule: Industry, investor advocates split

At SEC meeting, both sides say agency must better define what 'best interests' means.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS JUN 14, 2018
RIA sentenced to 57-month prison term for theft barred by SEC

Eric Erb was ordered to pay restitution of $5.4 million to his defrauded clients.

By Bloomberg
Senate Democrats call for investigation of SEC's Piwowar
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 14, 2018
Senate Democrats call for investigation of SEC's Piwowar

Senators cite reports that the outgoing commissioner pressured Citigroup officials over the bank's decision to limit business with gun firms.

By Hazel Bradford
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2018
Guaranteed retirement income campaign launched

Industry coalition seeks to educate the public and advisers about the value of annuities.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 14, 2018
Stifel loses $400 million adviser team to Janney

Eight-person Gormley Furlong group is based in Yardley, Pa.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule on brink of death as key deadline passes

Justice Department didn't petition the Supreme Court to rehear the case. A mandate from the 5th Circuit would finally lay the fiduciary rule to rest.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2018
Roth conversions can boost Medicare premiums

But one year of higher health care costs may be worth it to lower RMDs and taxes in the future.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 14, 2018
Former Morgan Stanley rep barred for using customer funds

Justin Mair says he 'mistakenly' paid his electric bill with client money.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH JUN 14, 2018
Crypto coins surge on SEC reprieve

Regulator says transactions involving ether aren't subject to federal securities rules

By Bloomberg
BROKER DEALERS JUN 14, 2018
Vermont hybrid managing $330 million moves from Lincoln to LPL

Flood Financial Services switches broker-dealer and RIA platforms.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS JUN 14, 2018
ProEquities introduces cybersecurity to protect even the least tech-savvy advisers

Developed by Entreda, the platform will ensure every computer and mobile device is secure when accessing client data.

By Ryan W. Neal