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RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2017
Americans' savings rate sinks to lowest level in 9 years

Chances are, you aren't saving the way you used to.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 28, 2017
Massachusetts regulator blasts SEC's Piwowar over fiduciary rule

William Galvin reiterates support for fiduciary standard in letter to DOL.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 28, 2017
Former Aegis Capital broker barred for skipping hearing

Kenneth L. Jones had been terminated for not disclosing outside business.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2017
Treasury Department to wind down Obama-era myRA retirement program

The program, which was aimed at workers with no employer-sponsored retirement plan and little money to invest, suffered from low demand and high costs

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2017
U.S. plummets on global ranking for retirement security

Norway, Switzerland and Iceland hold on to the top three slots.

By Bloomberg
Most women flunk retirement income literacy quiz
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2017
Most women flunk retirement income literacy quiz

Only 18% of retirement age women can pass a basic quiz about how to make a nest egg last in retirement.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2017
Advisers: What about your retirement?

Formulating a holistic plan is a good approach for clients, and you as well.

By Joni Youngwirth
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2017
On Social Security, financial advisers tell clients to not count on much

Beyond debating its solvency, advisers embrace the reality of a broken system.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2017
More advisers disapprove of Trump job performance at six-month mark

More than half of respondents to <i>InvestmentNews</i> poll say their confidence has dropped since start of term. Supporters give him partial credit for market uptick.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2017
Bannon plan to raise taxes on highest earners may find GOP support

Lawmaker says higher top income-tax rate may be acceptable, if coupled with other changes benefiting corporations.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2017
Most women flunk retirement income literacy quiz

Many female clients want advisers to educate them about investing and longevity risks.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 27, 2017
Cetera loses bank brokers managing $750 million &#8203;

Brokerage arm of Great Western Bank in South Dakota switches to Raymond James.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 26, 2017
Former Morgan Stanley broker barred over claims of unsuitable trading

Anthony Vincent Ferrone refused to provide complete testimony at Finra hearing

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2017
Jay Clayton says SEC, DOL can give market 'clarity' on fiduciary rule

Chief regulator is confident two agencies could reach 'common ground' on an investment advice standard across all accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2017
Retirement plan participation higher than previously thought: ICI

But there's still plenty of room for improvement.

By John Waggoner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2017
Finra promotes Susan Schroeder to head unified enforcement effort

Ms. Schroeder had been serving as head of enforcement since the departure of Brad Bennett earlier this year.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2017
RBC to pay $560,000 for transferring retiree's pension

Finra panel says Wyoming couple lost right to receive monthly benefits.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2017
Sen. Gary Peters brings broker background to work every day on Capitol Hill

Michigan Democrat resists ripping up DOL fiduciary rule but would be open to some changes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 25, 2017
Independent broker-dealer Vanderbilt revamps to focus on impact investing

The $3B AUM firm rebrands itself with commitment to sustainability in investment options and own culture.

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2017
Pennsylvania broker hit with $200,000 fine for 'dishonest or unethical practices'

By Bruce Kelly