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Wells Fargo said to face Justice Department probe of wholesale banking unit
WIREHOUSES SEP 06, 2018
Wells Fargo said to face Justice Department probe of wholesale banking unit

Latest problem for bank relates to whether employees improperly altered customer data.

By Bloomberg
William Galvin wins again in Massachusetts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2018
William Galvin wins again in Massachusetts

In a primary race that turned ugly in the final weeks, the state's secretary of the commonwealth handily defeated his challenger.

By Bruce Kelly
Ex-Wells Fargo broker suspended for coaching client to lie about excessive commissions
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2018
Ex-Wells Fargo broker suspended for coaching client to lie about excessive commissions

Broker accepts eight-month suspension and $10,000 fine after he prepared a 'script' with false information for 72-year-old woman.

By Bruce Kelly
Legislation affecting advisers may fall victim to tight Capitol Hill calendar
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2018
Legislation affecting advisers may fall victim to tight Capitol Hill calendar

Clock, partisan divisions could stymie adviser regulation reform, HSA contribution limit increase

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Turns out commissions are OK at Commonwealth Financial, JPMorgan, Merrill Lynch
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2018
Turns out commissions are OK at Commonwealth Financial, JPMorgan, Merrill Lynch

Commonwealth and JPMorgan reevaluate use of commissions in retirement accounts.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC-registered advisers continue riding the fee-based wave
RIA NEWS SEP 06, 2018
SEC-registered advisers continue riding the fee-based wave

Report provides a glimpse of the RIA universe under the SEC's new disclosure rules

By Jeff Benjamin
How to adapt efficiently to industry trends
FINTECH SEP 06, 2018
How to adapt efficiently to industry trends

The first step is to decide which innovations your firm will embrace.

By Joni Youngwirth
Mutual fund fee wars will encourage bad behavior
OPINION SEP 06, 2018
Mutual fund fee wars will encourage bad behavior

When it comes to investing, humans are more fallible when costs are low.

By Jared Dillian
Trump administration hypocrisy on retirement security
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2018
Trump administration hypocrisy on retirement security

The president is trying to expand access to workplace retirement savings, but has acted contrary to this goal in the past.

By Greg Iacurci
DOL fiduciary rule caused $14 billion in stock losses for investment firms: report
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule caused $14 billion in stock losses for investment firms: report

But the election of Donald Trump gained those firms back $56 billion in market value, as investors expected a rollback of financial regulations.

By Greg Iacurci
In latest A-share discount snafu, broker-dealer pays $1.37 million to clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 05, 2018
In latest A-share discount snafu, broker-dealer pays $1.37 million to clients

Lincoln Investment Planning overcharged certain clients for 7 1/2 years.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch can't reverse progress on eliminating conflicts of interest
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2018
Merrill Lynch can't reverse progress on eliminating conflicts of interest

The wirehouse said it would lift its ban on charging comissions on retirement accounts, but it's too late to return to the old days.

By Nir Kaissar
Elad Roisman confirmed by Senate for SEC seat
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2018
Elad Roisman confirmed by Senate for SEC seat

Republican replaces Michael Piwowar, puts panel at full strength for now

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Michael Kitces: The Latest In Financial Adviser FinTech — September 2018
FINTECH SEP 05, 2018
Michael Kitces: The Latest In Financial Adviser FinTech — September 2018

Let's look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors and wealth management.

By Michael Kitces
JPMorgan Chase reaches settlement in race case
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 04, 2018
JPMorgan Chase reaches settlement in race case

The largest U.S. bank agrees to pay $19.5 million to members of class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination that's 'uniform and national in scope'

By Bloomberg
House Republicans hit pause button on tax-reform legislation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 04, 2018
House Republicans hit pause button on tax-reform legislation

Fears of antagonizing voters ahead of mid-term elections prompts GOP lawmakers to reconsider vote on bill.

By Bloomberg
Massachusetts Financial Services fined $1.9 million by SEC for false advertisement
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 04, 2018
Massachusetts Financial Services fined $1.9 million by SEC for false advertisement

The firm advertised the superiority of a hypothetical portfolio that used back-tested quantitative research.

By Bloomberg
Open MEPs would be game-changer for 401(k) advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2018
Open MEPs would be game-changer for 401(k) advisers

Advisers could leverage these retirement plans to reduce cost, administration and fiduciary liability for clients, and eventually use them as a branding opportunity.

By Greg Iacurci
Apex will soon custody cryptocurrency assets
RIA NEWS SEP 04, 2018
Apex will soon custody cryptocurrency assets

Online brokerages and digital advisers using Apex will be able to open accounts to buy and trade bitcoin for clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH SEP 01, 2018
Are schools adequately preparing next-gen advisers?

Though degree programs for financial planning have made gains, professors, students and advisers suggest areas for improvement.

By Greg Iacurci