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RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 13, 2017
Boost retirement income with home equity

Including a reverse mortgage can update the 4% withdrawal rule strategy.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 13, 2017
Largest U.S. pension fund may slash exposure to stocks

Calpers may double its bond allocation to reduce risk and volatility as the bull market approaches nine years.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH NOV 13, 2017
Three former TD execs have big plans for small TAMP

After recapitalizing Fusion Capital Management, they are ready to invest in marketing and technology to accelerate growth.

By Ryan W. Neal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 13, 2017
Say goodbye to IBDs, and hello to 'IAB firms'

"Independent advisory and brokerage " is a more precise description for firms with proper fees and services.

By Richard J. Lampen
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 13, 2017
SEC fines Wells Fargo Advisors $3.5 million

Firm's anti-money-laundering unit failed to file timely Suspicious Activity Reports, regulator says.

By InvestmentNews
OPINION NOV 11, 2017
Exiting broker protocol may not be good move for industry

Firms will be able to make it more difficult for advisers to leave, but as clients get wise to the idea they are regarded as property, that could trigger a whole new, set of problems for brokerage industry.

By crain-api
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2017
Head of Merrill Lynch's adviser-sold 401(k) sales to depart

Joe Mrozek, who's worked for the wirehouse for more than 20 years, will take a job at Lincoln Financial Group.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 10, 2017
Borzi: Hard for Acosta to justify long DOL fiduciary rule delay

Former assistant labor secretary and architect of the regulation says its postponement could be vulnerable to court challenges.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2017
Everything you need to know about the Senate GOP tax proposal

Here's how the Senate proposal compares with the House version so far on key areas.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 10, 2017
Senate tax proposal gives deduction for pass-through businesses

Both bills exclude all but small investment advisory firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2017
TIAA subpoenaed over sales practices

Whistleblowers cited in Times article say the pension giant pressured reps to push expensive managed accounts.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2017
Someone tried to hack my Social Security account

Government website offers tips to protect personal data, but gaps may remain.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 09, 2017
Finra panel bars broker for defrauding elderly client

Rep ordered to pay $245,000 in fines and restitution; Legend Securities fined $200,000.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 09, 2017
Tax reform: House bill revisions include lower pass-through rate for small businesses

Last-minute changes also include restoration of adoption credit and elimination of limits on interest deductions for car dealers.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 09, 2017
Ex-Merrill rep suspended, fined $10,000 over expense reports

Finra says Sandy Galuppo submitted improper reimbursement requests.

By InvestmentNews
ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2017
Bills to bolster accredited investors, alternative investments gain momentum

Bipartisan lawmakers seek to expand the pool of people who qualify to invest in private securities offerings, boost the lending capability of BDCs and ease regulations on closed-end funds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH NOV 09, 2017
The latest in financial adviser #FinTech

This month's edition kicks off with the big debut of CleverDome, a next-generation cybersecurity solution.

By mkitces
FINTECH NOV 09, 2017
Advisers still wary of bitcoin as interest grows

Debate rages over whether digital asset is a new currency or risky fad.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2017
Smart data can improve behavior, outcomes for retirement savers

The defined contribution industry, record keepers and advisers alike, must catch up fast.

By Fred Barstein
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 09, 2017
Tax reform: What advisers need to know about the Senate bill

Some key differences from House bill include how mortgage deduction and estate taxes are treated.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.