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FINTECH SEP 26, 2017
SEC creates cyber unit to eye firms and task force for investor protection

Initiatives aim to combat misconduct by financial firms online and fraud perpetrated against clients.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2017
Finra awards $1.5 million to victims of broker fraud

Barred Michigan rep Christopher Tolmacs 'pocketed' money for funds.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 26, 2017
Keys to M&A Success: Making a deal that makes more than business sense

By Gabriel Garcia
FINTECH SEP 25, 2017
Envestnet to buy FolioDynamix

The deal, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2018, will bring the total assets Envestnet works with to almost $2 trillion.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2017
Finra sanctions Morgan Stanley over UIT sales

The firm will pay $13 million in fines and restitution for failure to supervise.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS SEP 25, 2017
SEC says Colorado RIA lied about experience and past performance

Michael Moses falsely claimed 24% returns, and lost most of clients' money.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS SEP 25, 2017
Dividing retirement assets when divorcing abroad

Wealth spread across borders is subject to special rules — and special strategies to deal with them.

By R. Stanton Farmer
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 25, 2017
Finra bars former rep over collectibles

Dale Earl Krueger allegedly used customer funds to buy medals.

By Bloomberg
HighTower faces pressure to let investors cash out
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2017
HighTower faces pressure to let investors cash out

After an IPO planned for last year didn't happen, the company could opt to satisfy its backers with a sale.

By Lynne Marek
RIAS SEP 25, 2017
Cybersecurity weaknesses worry state RIA regulators

More than 698 deficiencies found in 1,200 exams, says NASAA.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 23, 2017
Do you really want states to take the lead on fiduciary?

The Trump administration's proposed delay in the implementation of key parts of the DOL's fiduciary rule has opened a can of worms for the financial services industry.

By crain-api
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2017
Jerry Schlichter's fee lawsuits have left an indelible mark on the 401(k) industry

After a decade of litigation, fees are lower and retirement plans are more transparent. But have the lawsuits gone too far?

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 22, 2017
Fired Ameriprise broker on the hook for $675,000 after losing arbitration

Amerprise sued the ex-broker after a client charged that the broker had stolen money from her and Amerprise had failed to tell her the broker had been suspended.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2017
More retirees seek professional advice on Social Security

Future retirees also appear more willing to wait to claim larger benefits than previous waves of retirees, according to a new study.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2017
University of Pennsylvania wins retirement plan suit

Ivy League school is first elite university to win complete dismissal of such a lawsuit.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 21, 2017
A primer on evaluating how a company uses cash

How a company handles its cash reserves says a lot about the priorities of its executive team

By John Waggoner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 21, 2017
Broker fired by Sun Trust for expense violations agrees to Finra bar

Gregory S. Brent declined to provide testimony for Finra inquiry into his termination.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2017
How tax reform could squeeze the middle class

You could end up paying thousands of dollars more after tax reform than you do now.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME SEP 21, 2017
Odd letter highlights fiduciary concerns in Puerto Rico

Oriental Financial Services sold the island commonwealth's triple-tax-free bonds, then dismissed a client when it was sued over the risky securities.

By Bruce Kelly
Demand for Social Security advice growing
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2017
Demand for Social Security advice growing

Majority of future retirees threaten to switch from advisers who don't offer guidance.

By Mary Beth Franklin