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MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 02, 2017
House approves bill to lift restrictions on brokers' ETF research reports

A similar measure is awaiting action on the Senate floor, where it is expected to pass.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 02, 2017
Why more couples are using postnuptial agreements

Also known as a postmarital agreement, it's an increasingly popular variant of the prenuptial agreements that engaged couples have been signing for decades.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 02, 2017
Finra whacks mid-sized NJ broker-dealer with $325,000 fine over variable annuity sales

Summit Equities sold 1,037 individual variable annuity contracts to its customers during the time period cited by Finra.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS MAY 02, 2017
How to take half the year off and still grow your assets by 20% annually

Alaska adviser adopts an unorthodox schedule to spend more time with his family.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 02, 2017
Thinking about buying your first home? Try this calculator

A new tool lets users make an easy comparison between the cost of owning and renting a home.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 02, 2017
$400 million Merrill Lynch rep moves to Raymond James

Michael Jeppson goes indie in Manhattan Beach, Calif.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 02, 2017
Wells Fargo's FiNet loses $300 million team to HighTower

Synergy Capital Solutions has offices in Illinois, Florida and Michigan.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2017
After his confirmation as SEC chairman, Jay Clayton is urged to tackle fiduciary standard

Financial services groups urge new SEC head to make uniform fiduciary standard a priority.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2017
Court enters judgment against Connecticut adviser for Ponzi scheme

Mark J. Varacchi may have to return $3.95 million his firm allegedly stole from investors.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 02, 2017
Merrill Lynch veteran moves to Raymond James

Walter Stamper of Chattanooga, Tenn., managed $147 million.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2017
House GOP tells Acosta to delay — then repeal — DOL fiduciary

More than 100 House Republicans wrote a letter to the new DOL secretary, telling him there is an "urgent need' to act on the investment-advice regulation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2017
Advisers getting left behind as broker-dealers respond to Finra priority letter

The problem lies in who gets defined as a rogue broker.

By Jodie Papike
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2017
How Social Security treats remarriage

Sometimes it pays to wait to take a second trip down the aisle.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ALTERNATIVES MAY 01, 2017
Judge declines to dismiss indictment against former ARCP CFO Brian Block

Mr. Block faces charges of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, securities fraud and making false filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 01, 2017
Provision to kill DOL fiduciary rule left out of funding bill

Democratic support could bode well for future legislative threats, as critics of the rule turn their attention to new Department of Labor secretary Alexander Acosta.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2017
3 missteps that could stunt financial advisers' growth

In some cases, thoughtfulness is more important than quick actions when you're looking to expand.

By Joni Youngwirth
FINTECH MAY 01, 2017
Integration—The Holy Grail of Financial Technology

By Darren Tedesco
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 30, 2017
Donald J. Trump's first 100 days: the highs and lows

While getting Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch confirmed was a major win, Mr. Trump has stumbled in many other important areas.

By crain-api
EMERGING MARKETS APR 29, 2017
Is it time to go international?

With domestic stock valuations high, investing overseas could finally pay off.

By John Waggoner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 28, 2017
The SEC would have to jump through hoops to get approval for its own fiduciary rule

The proposed Financial CHOICE Act lays out a series of tough provisions the SEC would have to meet to adopt a uniform fiduciary standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.