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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 23, 2017
SEC budget request could make it harder for agency to increase adviser examinations

The SEC budget request for 2018 projects 1,044 full-time OCIE employees, down from 1,069 in fiscal 2017.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2017
Finra awards $440,000 in case against Ameriprise

All-public arbitration panel says firm breached fiduciary duty.

By InvestmentNews
WIREHOUSES JUN 22, 2017
Finra fines Wells Fargo $3.25 million for options trade reporting violations

Firm censured for inaccuracies and errors in OTC options reports from 2008 through this year.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 22, 2017
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton says agency initiatives would help investors research advisers' backgrounds

He doesn't provide details, but says that he shares SEC Investor Advisory Committee's desire to help older investors know their advisers

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2017
Voya's win in 401(k) fee suit involving Financial Engines bodes well for other record keepers

Fidelity, Aon Hewitt and Xerox HR Solutions are currently defending against similar fiduciary-breach claims.

By Greg Iacurci
Edward Jones is winning the Google search war
FINTECH JUN 22, 2017
Edward Jones is winning the Google search war

Brokerage firm's digital marketing investment helps land it at the top of local and overall search engine results, report finds.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2017
DOL rule poses problems for advisers' daily routines

Workflow changes are a big challenge of the fiduciary rule, says Aite report

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2017
This generation has the most impressive savings habits, survey says

Young workers prepare for a rainy day, while generation X and baby boomers struggle to rebuild their bank accounts.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JUN 22, 2017
LPL losing tech guru Victor Fetter

He will be replaced by Scott Seese, most recently at American Express, and known for being a 'digital disruptor.'

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH JUN 21, 2017
FTJ FundChoice introduces a robo alternative

TAMP's Portfolio Target gives advisers an interactive portfolio tool for clients.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 21, 2017
Finra engages in rulemaking by enforcement: financial industry groups

FSI and SIFMA criticize broker-dealer regulator for creating standards based on settlements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 21, 2017
Market forces could cause fundamental changes to small and midsize 401(k) markets

The Labor Department's fiduciary rule and pending MEP legislation may drastically reduce entrenched inefficiencies at the smaller end of the retirement market.

By Fred Barstein
OPINION JUN 21, 2017
Time for Finra to pull back the curtain on its oversight and board

The regulator undercuts its investor-protection mission by obscuring the most dangerous firms it oversees.

By Benjamin P. Edwards
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 21, 2017
Collective investment trusts getting more attention from 401(k) advisers

The funds are catching on due largely to lower costs and more product availability, but come with some inherent drawbacks.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 20, 2017
CFPs, including brokers, may have to adhere to a stricter fiduciary duty

CFP Board revises its standards and aims to beef up fiduciary requirements of certificants.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 20, 2017
Paul Ryan reiterates goal to kill estate tax, maintain retirement-savings incentives

House Speaker aims to ease doubts about likelihood of major tax overhaul.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 20, 2017
CFP Board's proposal to expand fiduciary duty draws praise, carries risks

Some question whether brokers will drop the CFP mark or if the CFP Board will strictly enforce its new standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JUN 20, 2017
Vanguard rides robo-advice wave to $65B in assets

Personal Advisor Services, four times the size of its closest competitor, combines digital and human touch.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2017
Putnam, Fidelity win respective 401(k) lawsuits

The legal victories come as asset managers are under fire for their dealings with retirement plans.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH JUN 20, 2017
Most advisers could be doing a lot more with tech

Those who integrate technology throughout their firm are earning almost a quarter more than peers, Fidelity survey finds.

By Liz Skinner