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Solidify client relationships in volatile times by overcommunicating
FINTECH AUG 06, 2018
Solidify client relationships in volatile times by overcommunicating

Demonstrating your thoughtful approach to areas of investor concern — and the steps you're taking to address them — will pay dividends in trust and client retention.

By Michael Kim
5 actions underrepresented advisers can take to further their careers
OPINION AUG 04, 2018
5 actions underrepresented advisers can take to further their careers

Best practices, such as building confidence and seeking out mentors, can bolster the professional journey of people from any community in the minority in a particular industry.

By Lule Demmissie
Uncover Unexpected Trends in the Social Security Earnings Test
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2018
Uncover Unexpected Trends in the Social Security Earnings Test

Benefits lost to excess earnings are restored at full retirement age.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Indexing capital gains for inflation could provide tax windfall
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2018
Indexing capital gains for inflation could provide tax windfall

Observers say the proposal could open up areas of arbitrage, depending on how it's drafted.

By Greg Iacurci
U.S. regulators falling behind in supporting fintech innovation
FINTECH AUG 03, 2018
U.S. regulators falling behind in supporting fintech innovation

A new report from Pew recommends the U.S. look internationally to improve fintech regulations.

By Ryan W. Neal
American Funds offering TDFs in collective investment trusts
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2018
American Funds offering TDFs in collective investment trusts

The firm is one of the last holdouts to launch CITs, signaling increased demand for the investment vehicle.

By Greg Iacurci
Don't shoehorn advisers into broker regulations: IAA
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 03, 2018
Don't shoehorn advisers into broker regulations: IAA

In comment letter, Investment Adviser Association criticizes SEC advice rule for net capital, account statement and licensing requirements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The SEC proposal does not protect Americans from 'harmful practices' by broker-dealers
OPINION AUG 03, 2018
The SEC proposal does not protect Americans from 'harmful practices' by broker-dealers

Four main changes should be made before a final rule is issued

By Elizabeth Warren
Voya gives investors back $2 million under SEC order
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 02, 2018
Voya gives investors back $2 million under SEC order

Action concludes settlement in case of improper stock-loan revenue actions.

By Bloomberg
Cryptocurrency deals receive increased scrutiny by SEC
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 02, 2018
Cryptocurrency deals receive increased scrutiny by SEC

Examiners question brokerages about fees, financing and initial coin offerings, in addition to data on investment advisers' involvement.

By Bloomberg
SEC bars former COO of advisory firm for misuse of customer funds
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 02, 2018
SEC bars former COO of advisory firm for misuse of customer funds

Gilbert Fluetsch is alleged to have spent customers' investment funds mostly on unrelated business and personal expenses.

By Bloomberg
3 ways advisers should prepare for ESG conversations with 401(k) clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2018
3 ways advisers should prepare for ESG conversations with 401(k) clients

It may be easy to dismiss ESG as a fleeting investment idea, but people thought the same about target-date funds in the '90s.

By Aaron Pottichen
The SEC's opportunity to serve the best interests of investors
OPINION AUG 02, 2018
The SEC's opportunity to serve the best interests of investors

But the agency's proposal does not require brokers to be fiduciaries for clients, instead establishing an undefined "best interest" rule.

By Brian Hamburger
Fidelity's zero-cost funds raise issues for 401(k) advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2018
Fidelity's zero-cost funds raise issues for 401(k) advisers

Fiduciary advisers should be weighing the risks and upsides of securities lending.

By Greg Iacurci
Whistleblower claims she was fired for raising red flags about broker-dealer's alternative investments
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 01, 2018
Whistleblower claims she was fired for raising red flags about broker-dealer's alternative investments

Ex-audit department employee says she brought concerns to Finra and then was let go days later.

By Bruce Kelly
Tony Robbins backs venture to get gamers to save money
FINTECH AUG 01, 2018
Tony Robbins backs venture to get gamers to save money

The app developed by Acorns co-founder Walter Cruttenden automatically deposits small amounts of money into a high-yield account when playing video games.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo to pay $2 billion settlement to end loan probe
WIREHOUSES AUG 01, 2018
Wells Fargo to pay $2 billion settlement to end loan probe

Investigation focused on the creation and sale of loans contributing to the 2008 financial crisis.

By Bloomberg
Climbing the digital mountain
FINTECH AUG 01, 2018
Climbing the digital mountain

When it comes to your firm's technology, are you on Everest — or Bunker Hill?

By Steve Gresham
Digital plus human equals the future of advice
FINTECH AUG 01, 2018
Digital plus human equals the future of advice

Quantifying and delivering improved investor outcomes takes both a human adviser and advanced technology.

By Bloomberg
Why the 'Father of the 401(k)' is both right and wrong about small plans
OPINION AUG 01, 2018
Why the 'Father of the 401(k)' is both right and wrong about small plans

Small 401(k) plans may have flaws, such as cost, but there are trade-offs involved in using alternate solutions.

By Fred Barstein