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INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 26, 2017
Gold tumbles after 1.8 million ounces trade in one minute

Extraordinary level of activity attributed to an erroneous order.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2017
LPL provides clarity on rule preventing hybrid RIAs from making 401(k) rollover recommendations as a broker

Prompted by the DOL fiduciary rule, LPL has told its hybrid advisers they can offer education and outline options, but cannot advise clients to roll over their funds into an IRA.

By Greg Iacurci
OPINION JUN 25, 2017
Nick Schorsch's presence at Brian Block's trial unseen, but keenly felt

Testimony at Block trial places REIT czar at center of alleged conspiracy.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 24, 2017
CFP Board proposal another signal fiduciary is the future

The organization's efforts are another signal that the fiduciary movement is picking up steam; advisers should let their opinions be known.

By crain-api
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 23, 2017
Top vacation destinations for the world's wealthiest

If a city has money, it has a Hamptons equivalent.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 23, 2017
SEC budget request could make it harder for agency to increase adviser examinations

The SEC budget request for 2018 projects 1,044 full-time OCIE employees, down from 1,069 in fiscal 2017.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 23, 2017
Fed nudges savings rates higher

Cash getting a little less trashy.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2017
Finra awards $440,000 in case against Ameriprise

All-public arbitration panel says firm breached fiduciary duty.

By InvestmentNews
IRA ALERT JUN 23, 2017
Planning Roth conversions during tax reform uncertainty

Financial advisers should use the summer to evaluate all 2016 and 2017 Roth conversions for clients.

By Ed Slott
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 23, 2017
More than a third of investors question accuracy of performance reports

Some perceive a conflict of interest in advisers supplying investment performance — regardless of adviser type.

By InvestmentNews
WIREHOUSES JUN 22, 2017
Finra fines Wells Fargo $3.25 million for options trade reporting violations

Firm censured for inaccuracies and errors in OTC options reports from 2008 through this year.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2017
Voya's win in 401(k) fee suit involving Financial Engines bodes well for other record keepers

Fidelity, Aon Hewitt and Xerox HR Solutions are currently defending against similar fiduciary-breach claims.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 22, 2017
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton says agency initiatives would help investors research advisers' backgrounds

He doesn't provide details, but says that he shares SEC Investor Advisory Committee's desire to help older investors know their advisers

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 22, 2017
Morgan Stanley adviser managing $165 million moves to Raymond James

Kathleen Hobart joins employee unit in Seattle with two associates.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2017
DOL rule poses problems for advisers' daily routines

Workflow changes are a big challenge of the fiduciary rule, says Aite report

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2017
This generation has the most impressive savings habits, survey says

Young workers prepare for a rainy day, while generation X and baby boomers struggle to rebuild their bank accounts.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 21, 2017
Lincoln Financial loses $150 million team to Raymond James

Brokers moving to firm's indie unit in preparation for succession.

By InvestmentNews
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 21, 2017
Stocks of active managers outperform

The gains have come amid a broader rotation into financial stocks — and despite the recent popularity of passive strategies.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JUN 21, 2017
FTJ FundChoice introduces a robo alternative

TAMP's Portfolio Target gives advisers an interactive portfolio tool for clients.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 21, 2017
Finra engages in rulemaking by enforcement: financial industry groups

FSI and SIFMA criticize broker-dealer regulator for creating standards based on settlements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.