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RIAs taking PPP loans is not so black and white
OPINION JUN 07, 2020
RIAs taking PPP loans is not so black and white

Some in the industry are questioning whether it's appropriate for advisers to accept these forgivable loans

By InvestmentNews
Retirement worries rise most for women during pandemic
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2020
Retirement worries rise most for women during pandemic

Already facing greater retirement-security challenges, women said the crisis has put them farther behind, according to a recent survey

By Emile Hallez
Finra's fine proceeds to upgrade technology, track trading, educate investors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2020
Finra's fine proceeds to upgrade technology, track trading, educate investors

The self-regulator used $39.5 million in fines plus another $31.6 million from reserves for the initiatives

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Court says fraud will cost Navellier more than $31 million
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 05, 2020
Court says fraud will cost Navellier more than $31 million

The SEC case alleged the firm and its founder knew, but didn’t tell, about misrepresentations of fund performance

By InvestmentNews
Finra adds human resources officer
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2020
Finra adds human resources officer

Rainia Washington becomes the lone African-American executive at the regulator

By Jeff Benjamin
Goldman executive has advice for his white colleagues
OPINION JUN 05, 2020
Goldman executive has advice for his white colleagues

Frederick Baba, a managing director at Goldman Sachs, recalls a litany of black deaths and the protests that followed

By Frederick Baba
Team managing $285 million switches to Raymond James from Waddell & Reed
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 05, 2020
Team managing $285 million switches to Raymond James from Waddell & Reed

The trio of advisers operates as PDX Wealth Management in Lake Oswego, Ore.

By InvestmentNews
Private equity in 401(k)s? Not anytime soon
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2020
Private equity in 401(k)s? Not anytime soon

Very few plans include investments that use PE, and guidance this week from the Labor Department might not change that.

By Emile Hallez
Finra orders Merrill Lynch to pay $7.2 million over mutual fund overcharges
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 04, 2020
Finra orders Merrill Lynch to pay $7.2 million over mutual fund overcharges

The brokerage reimbursed customers a year ago, earning a break on sanctions for cooperation

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wealthfront takes final step toward automated advice — direct deposits
FINTECH JUN 04, 2020
Wealthfront takes final step toward automated advice — direct deposits

In an email to customers on Wednesday, the independent robo-adviser announced new cash accounts that come with routing numbers and debit cards

By Sean Allocca
SEC charges Florida RIA with second books-and-records failure
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 04, 2020
SEC charges Florida RIA with second books-and-records failure

E*Hedge Securities, which was operating COVID-related investment websites, ‘does not appear qualified’ to register as internet adviser, the agency said

By InvestmentNews
Reporting technology for RIAs
OPINION JUN 04, 2020
Reporting technology for RIAs

As breakaways build their tech stack, the reporting provider serves as a 'hub' through which data flows to the firm's back-office infrastructure

By Matt Sonnen
DOL encourages use of private equity funds in retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2020
DOL encourages use of private equity funds in retirement plans

Investor advocates warn high-risk, high-fee investments could harm savers

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fund manager indicted over $68 million fraud scheme
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 03, 2020
Fund manager indicted over $68 million fraud scheme

Brenda Smith of Philadelphia diverted tens of millions of dollars from Broad Reach Capital, according to the charges

By InvestmentNews
Raymond James sues Ohio National for $10 million in VA commission fight
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 03, 2020
Raymond James sues Ohio National for $10 million in VA commission fight

Raymond James is the latest broker to join the tussle over compensation on the insurer's variable annuities

By Bruce Kelly
FSI fights SEC ‘rulemaking by enforcement’
OPINION JUN 03, 2020
FSI fights SEC ‘rulemaking by enforcement’

An industry coalition filed a petition requesting the agency bring its staff 'guidance' in line with existing regulations on disclosing compensation for recommending mutual fund share classes

By Dale Brown
DOL sends revised fiduciary rule to Office of Management and Budget
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2020
DOL sends revised fiduciary rule to Office of Management and Budget

After being stalled for months, the proposal has finally advanced and could be heading toward public release

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Judges skeptical Congress mandated a uniform fiduciary standard rather than Reg BI
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 02, 2020
Judges skeptical Congress mandated a uniform fiduciary standard rather than Reg BI

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit argue the SEC exceeded authority by giving brokers too much latitude on advice

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
5 challenges facing successful independents
OPINION JUN 02, 2020
5 challenges facing successful independents

When they begin thinking about their endgame, the largest firms may not be able to find a buyer within their own broker-dealer network

By Louis Diamond
$400 million hybrid joins LPL from Securities America
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 02, 2020
$400 million hybrid joins LPL from Securities America

Missouri-based Niklas Financial will align with JFC Financial Services, which moved to LPL from Securities America last month

By InvestmentNews