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OPINION JAN 29, 2018
Ask the Ethicist: How big a gift is too much?

Accepting a free ride to the Masters golf tournament from an attorney you refer clients to would create an obligation on your part.

By Dan Candura
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 29, 2018
Risk Management for All Markets

Bull markets don't last forever. Learn about a tactical allocation strategy that aims to minimize the impact of market downturns.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 27, 2018
Finra should fix budget shortfall by tackling expenses

The agency must adjust to the shrinking number of B-Ds.

By crain-api
BROKER DEALERS JAN 27, 2018
Independent broker-dealers are stepping up their game on recruiting from the wirehouses

Independent broker-dealers have narrowed the gap between themselves and the wirehouses and are able to attract more quality brokers from the Big Four.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2018
Capital Group, sponsor of American Funds, wins 401(k) lawsuit

Decision comes as financial services companies, especially those focused on active management, have been sued for self-dealing.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 26, 2018
BlackRock's CEO warns against sitting in cash

Fink joins Bridgewater's Dalio in urging investors to stick with stocks.

By Bloomberg
EMERGING MARKETS JAN 26, 2018
How a strong or weak dollar affects investment returns

Falling dollar a boon for international funds, but for how long?

By John Waggoner
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 26, 2018
How bitcoin and blockchain will change the world

Digital currencies are the future of money, but bitcoin probably isn't the ultimate winner.

By Joe Duran
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 26, 2018
Finra elder-abuse rule could trigger delicate conversations between brokers, clients

Regulation taking effect Feb. 5 requires reasonable effort to find trusted contact, allows brokers to stop fund disbursement.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 26, 2018
SEC considers barring aggrieved investors from suing companies

Swept up by pro-business zeitgeist, regulator seeks to reverse two-decade slump in U.S. stock listings.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 26, 2018
AXA Advisors vice chairwoman Christine Nigro to leave

By Bruce Kelly
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 26, 2018
New York lobbies for nationwide 'best-interest' standard for life insurance sales

Such a rule would mark a big shift in the way life insurance is currently regulated by the states.

By Greg Iacurci
WIREHOUSES JAN 26, 2018
Merrill Lynch veteran picked to replace Racquel Oden at Manhattan flagship office

Matt Grossman, who has worked at Merrill for 28 years, will supervise 200 brokers and advisers at the firm's Fifth Avenue office .

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2018
Empower unveils free 401(k) diagnostic tool

Providers keep trying to up the game by offering additional services for retirement plan advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
OPINION JAN 25, 2018
Why diversity and inclusion should matter to advisers

Consider new hiring practices, employee training and other steps to offer an inclusive culture to employees and clients.

By Paul Zettl
WIREHOUSES JAN 25, 2018
Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley use contrary tactics to keep advisers

Wells is helping brokers transition to independence within the firm, while Morgan is taking them to court.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2018
Empower Retirement finds reason to give clients projected vision of future

New research shows participants prepare better for retirement if they're told how their savings will translate into monthy income.

By Robert Steyer
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 25, 2018
Mark Cortazzo leaves LPL after five years

'Repeated challenges' leads his hybrid firm MACRO Consulting Group to defect to smaller broker-dealer.

By Ryan Neal
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2018
How new leadership at DOL could address retirement rules

The incoming head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration may pursue new regulations around 401(k) issues such as annuities.

By Blaine F. Aikin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 25, 2018
Raymond James and Ameriprise saw strong recruiting in 2017, vow to stay in broker protocol

Raymond James' recruiting up 5.7%, while Ameriprise gains 2.3%

By Bruce Kelly