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U.S. comes in 14th in global ranking of retirement security
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2016
U.S. comes in 14th in global ranking of retirement security

A common element of countries among the Natixis study's top 10 are compulsory workplace savings programs.

By Bloomberg
Dallas court schedules hearing for lawsuits against DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 18, 2016
Dallas court schedules hearing for lawsuits against DOL fiduciary rule

Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn is expected to issue a summary judgement on three consolidated lawsuits.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Administrative 401(k) mistakes now cost more
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2016
Administrative 401(k) mistakes now cost more

The Labor Department is increasing payouts for civil penalties related to retirement plans.

By Greg Iacurci
How to correct Social Security earnings records
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2016
How to correct Social Security earnings records

Mistakes in reported earnings can reduce future benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Trouble ahead? Stock and bond markets sending divergent signals
EQUITIES JUL 18, 2016
Trouble ahead? Stock and bond markets sending divergent signals

Treasury yields hit the floor while stocks hope for the best.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES JUL 18, 2016
Brexit forces a dovish Fed into cowering mode

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Following the Brexit, the Fed is now sheepishly tilting toward a rate cut.

By Jeff Benjamin
Investors confused after Janet Yellen ends guidance on next interest rate hike
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2016
Investors confused after Janet Yellen ends guidance on next interest rate hike

Some say the Fed chair is too dependent on data to decide next interest rate hike.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2016
Talking about rising interest rates with your clients

The case for a rate hike isn't a lock. But if you stay in touch with your clients and let them know your thinking, a rate hike will be easier on everyone.

By John Waggoner
MassMutual turns to video games to boost retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2016
MassMutual turns to video games to boost retirement savings

The newly developed video game seizes on the concept of gamification to improve participant behavior regarding retirement savings.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2016
Candidates for Finra board want greater focus on regulatory pain of small firms

Four nominees were announced Friday after qualifying for the ballot.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bill to create universal retirement accounts introduced
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2016
Bill to create universal retirement accounts introduced

Legislation calls for employers with 10 or more employees that do not offer retirement plans to open IRAs for employees and contribute 50 cents per hour worked per employee.

By Hazel Bradford
BlackRock starts off subdued earnings season for fund companies
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 15, 2016
BlackRock starts off subdued earnings season for fund companies

By John Waggoner
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 15, 2016
Americans in better financial shape, Finra reports

Survey shows public feels it is on surer footing with expenses and savings, but problems persist for some groups.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES JUL 15, 2016
Bond market is signaling it's time to sell stocks

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The direction of bond yields does not bode well for the equity markets.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra loses $39.5 million in 2015 after posting a surplus the year before
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2016
Finra loses $39.5 million in 2015 after posting a surplus the year before

After posting a surplus the year before, Finra's CEO says expenses for data migration to 'cloud' storage are partly to blame for 2015.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New Finra CEO Cook will feel heat from both sides of the political aisle
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2016
New Finra CEO Cook will feel heat from both sides of the political aisle

Conservatives and liberals alike have stepped up criticism of the brokerage industry regulator.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS JUL 15, 2016
RIAs should charge fees tied to net worth: TD's Tom Nally

Advisers aren't placing a value on financial planning services when their fees are based solely on AUM.

By Christine Idzelis
FINTECH JUL 15, 2016
Pershing adds three new robo-advisers in latest push into digital advice

The firm is building out digital ecosystem of its own with partnerships with Jemstep, SigFig and Vanare.

By Alessandra Malito
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 14, 2016
Indexed annuity sales have best-ever quarter in Q2: Limra

Low interest rates and demographic trends continue to bolster indexed annuity sales. These dynamics also pushed deferred income annuities to their best all-time sales quarter.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH JUL 14, 2016
Firms, technology vendors mobilize on security standards

Cybersecurity is a major concern for vendors, firms and advisers.

By Alessandra Malito