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WIREHOUSES JUN 02, 2017
UBS latest to shift broker compensation ahead of DOL fiduciary rule

Brokers will be paid a flat rate based on clients' retirement assets, not transactions.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 02, 2017
SEC reasserts itself on investment-advice standards, but it's not clear whether it will overtake DOL fiduciary rule

New SEC Chairman Jay Clayton makes request for comment on fiduciary duty one of his first actions, as DOL reasseses its measure.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2017
Thoughtful graduation gifts that pay for themselves

Experts in the financial industry, unsurprisingly, have a lot of suggestions for smart financial gifts.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2017
Are brokers really ready to be fiduciaries?

The securities industry faces plenty of legal risks and compliance pitfalls following June 9, the official start date for the DOL fiduciary rule. <b>Plus,<a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20170523/FREE/523009998/PH/dol-fiduciary-rule-what-you-need-to-know-about-acostas-decision&quot; style=&quot;color:#b10816&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;> what you need to know from the DOL's latest FAQs</a>.</b>

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2017
Why the US is addicted to using Social Security numbers

&quot;Don't blindly provide it because you're asked for it,&quot; says one expert.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2017
US homes are finally getting smaller

Any trend toward smaller homes would be welcome news in many U.S. housing markets.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2017
LPL tweaks pricing of investment products in preparation for DOL fiduciary rule

Changes include level compensation on fixed annuities and unit investment trusts.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2017
Finra censures and fines Sterne Agee for failing to supervise former CEO

Sterne Agee fired James Holbrook, Jr. in May 2014 for allegedly misusing company assets and spending lavishly on perks.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2017
401(k) record keepers making big bets on managed accounts

Fidelity and Empower announced first-of-their-kind services in recent months, hoping to capitalize on demand for greater personalization and generate new sources of revenue.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 01, 2017
SEC solicits comment on conduct standards for advisers and brokers

Commission seeks public comment on investment-advice standards; move suggests more coordination with Labor Department on fiduciary rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 01, 2017
As fiduciary debate slogs on, both sides will be dragged through the mud

If investors are frustrated now, just wait until the Trump DOL comes out with an overhaul of the rule later this year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 01, 2017
Is Now the Right Time for Practice Acquisition?

By Gillian Albert
FINTECH MAY 31, 2017
Morgan Stanley to arm its financial advisers with algorithms to take over routine tasks

The firm will pilot the program with 500 advisers in July and expects to roll it out to all of them by year-end.

By Bloomberg
RIAS MAY 31, 2017
RMB Capital acquires VennWell

Deal adds $250 million in assets under management

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 31, 2017
Advisers question Chamber report about harm from DOL rule

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 31, 2017
Former Sterne Agee exec pleads guilty to pension fund bribery scheme

The New York state pension fund put the brokerage on its approved list after Kelley's lavish gifts.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2017
Wells Fargo, in 'atypical' outcome, wins 401(k) lawsuit

The win could provide fodder in other legal defenses, and supports the contention that comparing fund costs to Vanguard doesn't always provide an accurate barometer.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 30, 2017
Merrill Lynch loses $110 million duo to Raymond James

Veteran female team joins employee unit in Orlando, Fla.

By InvestmentNews
As Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley cut back, what's next for recruiting deals?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 30, 2017
As Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley cut back, what's next for recruiting deals?

If you are a wirehouse adviser who has counted a giant recruiting package as part of your net worth, you need to recalculate.

By DSARCH
FINTECH MAY 30, 2017
What financial advisers need to consider before a website redesign

Your website must differentiate you from your competitors. What makes you special?

By David Langton