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RBC partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor for robo-adviser pilot program
FINTECH FEB 05, 2016
RBC partners with BlackRock's FutureAdvisor for robo-adviser pilot program

Half a dozen markets will test the new platform before potential approval nationwide.

By Alessandra Malito
Investing in a rising-rate environment
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 05, 2016
Investing in a rising-rate environment

Energy, utilities, REIT and health care sectors are likely to outperform as Fed starts to tighten.

By Scott Minerd
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2016
Finra orders Barclays Capital to pay $13.75M over mutual fund sales

The self-regulatory organization is continuing its recent push to hold broker-dealers accountable for the suitability of product sales.

By Bruce Kelly
What advisers need to know about popular long-term-care products
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2016
What advisers need to know about popular long-term-care products

Deciding between traditional and combination products can be difficult, but better understanding plan features can help.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra sanctions a dozen IBDs $6.7 million for breakpoint snafus
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2016
Finra sanctions a dozen IBDs $6.7 million for breakpoint snafus

Finra ordered a dozen firms to pay restitution and fines totaling $6.7 million for failing to give clients discounts for large purchases of unit investment trusts.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra fines six IBDs for failing to give discounts on large REIT sales
BROKER DEALERS FEB 05, 2016
Finra fines six IBDs for failing to give discounts on large REIT sales

Fines, levied in July and August, top $500,000; Voya Financial takes biggest hit

By Bruce Kelly
How to manage tax-efficient drawdowns in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 04, 2016
How to manage tax-efficient drawdowns in retirement

For many retirees, the conventional way of thinking may not be the most tax-efficient.

By Greg Iacurci
The biggest drawbacks of the retail robo-advisers
FINTECH FEB 04, 2016
The biggest drawbacks of the retail robo-advisers

For those looking for more than just account-level “multiple choice” investing, there's no substitute for an adviser.

By Sheryl Rowling
Pershing names Hardwick COO as Dolly steps into CEO role
RIAS FEB 04, 2016
Pershing names Hardwick COO as Dolly steps into CEO role

Lori Hardwick is joining from Envestnet and will start at the end of the month.

By Christine Idzelis
Obama proposes curbs to retirement-savings tax incentives for wealthy, heirs
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 04, 2016
Obama proposes curbs to retirement-savings tax incentives for wealthy, heirs

The measures, which affect 401(k) and IRA limits and beneficiary withdrawals, have been proposed in previous budgets to no avail, but still worry financial industry groups.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Legislative efforts to stop DOL fiduciary rule destined to fail, ERISA attorney says
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 04, 2016
Legislative efforts to stop DOL fiduciary rule destined to fail, ERISA attorney says

Flurry of legislative efforts to kill the controversial rule likely to fail, and the rule is a question of when, not if.

By InvestmentNews Staff
TD Ameritrade to acquire FA Insight for big data
FINTECH FEB 04, 2016
TD Ameritrade to acquire FA Insight for big data

The research firm was acquired to help TD better deliver big data capabilities to RIAs.

By Alessandra Malito
Advisers need to bone up on DOL fiduciary
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 04, 2016
Advisers need to bone up on DOL fiduciary

Independent financial advisers should heed two upcoming rules that may require operational changes, as well as recognize the overall aggressive regulatory environment coming out of the SEC.

By Liz Skinner
Senators introduce three bills to stop DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 04, 2016
Senators introduce three bills to stop DOL fiduciary rule

While the House has been active considering similar legislation, this marks the first time the Senate is jumping into the fray.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Two bills to stop DOL fiduciary rule advance in House
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 04, 2016
Two bills to stop DOL fiduciary rule advance in House

The two bills would require Congress to approve the rule. Fight on a best-interests standard is now split straight down party lines.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Retirement income hit with highest effective tax rates
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 04, 2016
Retirement income hit with highest effective tax rates

New software helps advisers maximize spendable income for clients.

By Mary Beth Franklin
What robo-advisers do right
FINTECH FEB 04, 2016
What robo-advisers do right

Retail robos have a lot to offer investors, but are they really as good as they seem?

By Sheryl Rowling
BROKER DEALERS FEB 04, 2016
Independent broker-dealers prepare for the reality of the DOL fiduciary rule

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 04, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule could take $2.4 billion bite out of financial services industry

Implementing the standard on retirement accounts could reduce annual revenues by more than twice current estimates, according to a Morningstar report.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2016
Advisers: Luke Skywalker you are not, Yoda you must be

A common mistake is painting yourself as the hero instead of your clients.

By Brad Johnson