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Americans fear the next president more than terrorism: survey
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 12, 2016
Americans fear the next president more than terrorism: survey

A surprising six in 10 Americans say, regardless of who wins, the election is going to hurt the economy.

By Jeff Benjamin
The presidential election fear factor puts economy at risk
EQUITIES SEP 12, 2016
The presidential election fear factor puts economy at risk

A surprising six in 10 Americans say, regardless of who wins, the election is going to hurt.

By Jeff Benjamin
Empower evolving 401(k) defaults with TDF-managed account hybrid
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2016
Empower evolving 401(k) defaults with TDF-managed account hybrid

While some agree with the firm's logic underpinning the product, they question whether the product can overcome some of the traditional hurdles of managed accounts.

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 12, 2016
State regulators say brokers must step up prevention of elder financial abuse

Coordinated exams in 20 states reveal need to improve policies, procedures to protect seniors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Government Accountability Office pushes DOL to update 401(k) annuity rules
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2016
Government Accountability Office pushes DOL to update 401(k) annuity rules

The Labor Department, however, offered a rebuke to the recommendations, saying they would erode consumer protections.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2016
SEC Chairwoman Mary Jo White says agency mulling fiduciary duty

Staff recommendations on a potential rule to raise retail investment advice standards are being considered by commissioners, but a proposal is not imminent.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 12, 2016
Adviser pricing for ultrawealthy clients is under pressure

One-third of family offices have lowered what they charge new clients, survey shows.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS SEP 12, 2016
SEC to examine RIAs who hire disciplined, barred brokers

Agency says it will pay particular attention to firms that employ advisers with rogue histories at broker-dealers to ensure the hires are properly supervised. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20160612/FREE/160619986/firms-on-the-hook-for-hiring-bad-brokers&quot;_blank&quot;>Editorial: Firms on the hook for hiring bad brokers</a>)</i></b>

By Jeff Benjamin
DoubleLine's Gundlach says investors should get defensive as rates may rise
EQUITIES SEP 12, 2016
DoubleLine's Gundlach says investors should get defensive as rates may rise

'This is a big, big moment,' according to DoubleLine Capital's chief investment officer. 'Interest rates have bottomed.'

By Bloomberg
Financial-sector ETFs bet on a possible interest-rate hike pays off
EQUITIES SEP 12, 2016
Financial-sector ETFs bet on a possible interest-rate hike pays off

Performance anticipation push financials to the head of the pack in August.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 11, 2016
Sheila Bair takes on the 'crisis' of student loan debt

Plus: Deutsche Bank selloff linked to Obama administration leaks, knowing your active commodity ETF, and the real cost of &#8220;free&#8221;

By Jeff Benjamin
To be a fiduciary, invest like one
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 11, 2016
To be a fiduciary, invest like one

The industry fails investors by clutching to a long-gone past, rather than moving forward by offering proven, updated investment approaches offered to large institutions.

By Lee Kranefuss
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 11, 2016
Some penalties, while brutal, are fair

If the firms decided to take shortcuts &amp;mdash; and in the recent F-Squared case it seems like they did &amp;mdash; they should be held accountable.

By Ellie Zhu
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 11, 2016
2016 section 529 college savings plans

Top-ranked college savings plans, based on assets and performance.

By Ellie Zhu
FIXED INCOME SEP 09, 2016
Donald Trump tries to shame the Fed into raising rates

Plus: Fed members talking up a storm, the Hillary-health factor, and the illegal immigrant working at Goldman

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS SEP 09, 2016
Wealthy families boost private-equity bets in reach for yield, UBS report shows

Private equity had the biggest rise in asset class allocation in family office portfolios.

By Christine Idzelis
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 09, 2016
Elliot Weissbluth on how he uses dyslexia to his advantage

Among the most important tactics the HighTower CEO employs to overcome this learning disorder is to shun multi-tasking and really focus on the task at hand.

By Liz Skinner
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 09, 2016
Momentum investing gaining speed among financial advisers

Fidelity to roll out a momentum ETF next week.

By John Waggoner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 09, 2016
Provision to kill DOL fiduciary rule included in new bill to replace Dodd-Frank

Measure also contains requirement for SEC to conduct 'rigorous' cost-benefit analysis before proposing its own fiduciary-advice rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES SEP 09, 2016
Time to start navigating that minefield of mutual fund capital gains

Plus: Investors can't get enough of muni bond ETFs, finding robust yields in fine wines, and a pampered perspective.

By Jeff Benjamin