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Tough week for Raymond James after tech outage
FINTECH SEP 18, 2020
Tough week for Raymond James after tech outage

The data snafu hit just days after announcing major staff layoffs

By Bruce Kelly
New Schlichter lawsuit targets MEP
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2020
New Schlichter lawsuit targets MEP

The prominent 401(k) litigation firm filed a class-action lawsuit this week against Pentegra Retirement Services

By Emile Hallez
Oppenheimer's tech stack gets a makeover with InvestCloud
FINTECH SEP 18, 2020
Oppenheimer's tech stack gets a makeover with InvestCloud

The broker-dealer tapped InvestCloud to speed up client onboarding and retention for the firm's 1,000 advisers

By Nicole Casperson
Scalia making hay in his time inside
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2020
Scalia making hay in his time inside

First he convinced the courts to throw out the fiduciary rule; now he’s crafted a new one as agency chief

By Emile Hallez and Mark Schoeff Jr.
Court orders asset manager to return $1 million to investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 18, 2020
Court orders asset manager to return $1 million to investors

SEC complaint alleges John Geraci knew of fraud when marketing his fund

By InvestmentNews
SEC charges former Transamerica rep with fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 17, 2020
SEC charges former Transamerica rep with fraud

Scott Allen Fries of Cincinnati took $178,000 from clients and spent it on himself

By InvestmentNews
Future of financial planning takes emphasis off the assets
RIA NEWS SEP 17, 2020
Future of financial planning takes emphasis off the assets

Morningstar conference panel touts niche practices and the personal touch

By Jeff Benjamin
Move over AppleCare — Betterment now offers cellphone insurance
FINTECH SEP 17, 2020
Move over AppleCare — Betterment now offers cellphone insurance

The move is indicative of the race to add features across platforms as fintech providers look to compete with traditional banks

By Nicole Casperson
Private fund group lobbies to get products in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2020
Private fund group lobbies to get products in 401(k)s

The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives says lawmakers are receptive to its diversification pitch

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-Voya broker allegedly flees country after facing dozens of complaints
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 17, 2020
Ex-Voya broker allegedly flees country after facing dozens of complaints

As his clients sue, former rep James Flynn is reportedly in the Caribbean

By Bruce Kelly
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — September 2020
RIA NEWS SEP 17, 2020
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — September 2020

We look at the big news, announcements and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisers!

By Michael Kitces
OpenInvest launches ESG reporting software
FINTECH SEP 16, 2020
OpenInvest launches ESG reporting software

Advisers will have an easier time exposing clients to companies that meet customizable environmental, social and governance guidelines

By Nicole Casperson
Fed signals rates to remain near zero for at least three years
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 16, 2020
Fed signals rates to remain near zero for at least three years

The central bank said again that it will continue buying Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities 'at least at the current pace'

By Bloomberg
How one 401(k) firm says it is bulking up amid the pandemic
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2020
How one 401(k) firm says it is bulking up amid the pandemic

Human Interest is hiring staff and getting rid of certain fees

By Emile Hallez
BlackRock, Schwab, Fidelity press SEC for wider digital delivery of investment documents
FINTECH SEP 16, 2020
BlackRock, Schwab, Fidelity press SEC for wider digital delivery of investment documents

Electronic delivery should be the default communication method for investors, according to a letter sent to the agency this month

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Envestnet adds cash management tools for RIAs
FINTECH SEP 16, 2020
Envestnet adds cash management tools for RIAs

Independent advisers can help clients set up cash accounts to meet budgeting goals within the Tamarac platform

By Nicole Casperson
From shoulder pads to financial advisers -- how the NFL Players  Association protects its members from fraudsters
OPINION SEP 16, 2020
From shoulder pads to financial advisers -- how the NFL Players Association protects its members from fraudsters

Roughly 2,000 NFL players need the extra layer of financial protection the union's adviser program provides

By Bruce Kelly
Renewed emphasis on health care planning coming, says Cerulli
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2020
Renewed emphasis on health care planning coming, says Cerulli

The HSA business is set to evolve as financial wellness programs proliferate

By InvestmentNews
What’s next after Empower’s acquisition of MassMutual’s retirement unit?
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2020
What’s next after Empower’s acquisition of MassMutual’s retirement unit?

Advisers want to know which record keeper is next, but I now know better than to answer that question

By Fred Barstein
Hybrid managing $1 billion moves to LPL from Securian
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 16, 2020
Hybrid managing $1 billion moves to LPL from Securian

SGC Financial and Insurance Services in San Mateo, California, has 13 advisers

By InvestmentNews