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Active ETFs are ripe for transparent, low-cost strategies
EQUITIES AUG 22, 2017
Active ETFs are ripe for transparent, low-cost strategies

They combine the benefits of active management with liquidity, transparency and cost efficiency.

By Vinay Nadkarni
Tibble v. Edison 401(k) fee-case decision offers 3 lessons
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 22, 2017
Tibble v. Edison 401(k) fee-case decision offers 3 lessons

The landmark ruling in Tibble v. Edison offers lessons and insights into the duties of 401(k) plan fiduciaries. Read on to find out more

By Ramon Berenguer
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 22, 2017
Big win for LPL in class action over 2016 stock price drop

Judge dismisses lawsuit, citing lack of specific details to support allegations.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 22, 2017
Investment managers have found a new way to give back

Firms pledge more charitable support as assets increase in their ETFs.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2017
Social Security underpaid some survivor benefits

New report says staff errors resulted in lower payments to widows and widowers.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS AUG 21, 2017
SunTrust rep managing $260 million goes indie

Andrew Hill in Alpharetta, Ga., affiliates with HighTower.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 21, 2017
Fiduciary advocates press CFP Board for specifics on standards changes

Meanwhile, few brokerages and their trade associations, which blasted the DOL's fiduciary rule in comment letters, are responding to the CFP Board's proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2017
401(k) advisers value active management in some categories, despite indexing craze

Fixed income and emerging markets are areas where active funds make sense, some experts say.

By Bruce Shutan
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2017
Awareness of senior financial fraud rises with incidence

Survey of state securities regulators says most cases are undetected until too late.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 21, 2017
Finra bars former Merrill rep for failing to appear at hearing

Regulator was looking into charges that broker forged customer signatures.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 21, 2017
Client wins $433,000 through Finra arbitration claim, but will likely see no payment

The claim against defunct broker-dealer EDI Financial Inc. highlights a growing problem of unpaid arbitration awards.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2017
Being a millionaire in retirement isn't what it used to be

GOBankingRates report measures how long a million dollars would last for retirees, state by state.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 20, 2017
Making the most of another delay in the DOL's fiduciary rule

The worst outcome would be if the regulation is gutted after the review.

By crain-api
The future looks very different
FINTECH AUG 19, 2017
The future looks very different

By Evan Cooper
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 18, 2017
Surprising Social Security rules on divorce

Nuances of the 10-years-of-marriage rule and protections from vengeful spouses.

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 18, 2017
Attorney blasts Finra after regulator loses insider trading case

Lawyer says it was 'slimy' of Finra to publicize the case while it was still being litigated

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 18, 2017
Fidelity wins arb case against wine mogul but earns a rebuke from Finra

In the case of investor Peter Deutsch, Fidelity doesn't have to pay any compensation, but regulator said firm put its interests ahead of his.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH AUG 18, 2017
Automation: An effective way to enhance marketing success

Five tips on how to successfully deliver content and promote your business.

By Pete Muckley
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 18, 2017
The DOL fiduciary rule practically necessitates account aggregation

The more comprehensive the view of client finances, the more prudent the advice.

By Lowell Putnam
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 17, 2017
SEC suspends former ARCP accounting officer Lisa McAlister

Ms. McAlister 'manipulated and falsely reported' a key financial metric, agency charges.

By InvestmentNews