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MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 31, 2017
SEC names Dalia Blass director of investment management

Ms. Blass returns to the agency, where she previously worked for more than a decade, to run a division with influence over fiduciary duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2017
Rollins Inc. 401(k) participant sues Morningstar, Prudential over alleged RICO violations

Plaintiff says automated investment advice program is a 'predatory racketeering enterprise'

By Pensions & Investments
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2017
When automatic enrollment doesn't make sense for 401(k) plans

High rates of employee turnover and inefficient administration by an employer should give advisers pause before implementing the plan-design feature.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2017
Trump administration targets class-action right in DOL fiduciary rule, but other legal avenues could remain for investors

If the best-interest contract remains in some form, action could switch to state courts; Finra still allows class actions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 31, 2017
Financial industry steps up in Harvey's wake

Individuals and firms are donating time and money to help storm victims

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 30, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule: Agency says it will come up with new ways to comply during delay period

Labor Department says it also needs more time to look at any 'undue burden' the rule may cause.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 30, 2017
Finra panel says barred broker must pay $540,000 in damages

Anthony Mastroianni Jr. allegedly engaged in "in and out" trading of speculative stocks.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS AUG 30, 2017
RIAs weigh pros and cons of offering trust services

With demand limited, most advisers outsource it to lawyers and accountants, but some see value in adding it to their menu of services.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2017
Most plan sponsors like their advisers, but 38% want to switch, says Fidelity

Survey finds top concerns are reducing plan expenses and managing fiduciary responsibilities.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 30, 2017
Wealth management executive urges Trump to pardon Michael Milken

Mr. Milken pleaded guilty to securities fraud in 1990 and spent 22 months in prison.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 30, 2017
State-registered advisers face fee model inconsistencies

Methods for charging client fees OK in some states, not others.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule: The 5 biggest things to watch for if BICE's class-action provision is killed

The Trump administration is signaling its intent to remove the fiduciary rule's provision regarding class-action litigation. Here's what broker-dealers and RIAs need to know.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2017
Connecticut RIA gets five years for scam

Aaron Johnson took $620,000 in excessive fees from clients.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2017
OMB approves proposal for 18-month delay of DOL fiduciary rule's second phase

One observer says agency is trying to give certainty to markets; another asserts it is executing pre-determined course to water down regulation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 28, 2017
Opponents of DOL fiduciary rule raise same concerns about CFP Board proposal

Financial Services Institute says extra supervision would result in a 'CFP tax,' while mother of Labor Department regulation cheers revisions to standards of conduct.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS AUG 28, 2017
Merrill Lynch loses $600 million team to Texas RIA

The three-member adviser team expands the footprint of Syntal Capital Partners.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 28, 2017
Harvey tests whether advisers need more emergency planning

SEC suggests a final decision on its proposed continuity rule with heightened requirements will come in April.

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 25, 2017
CFP Board issues interim suspension of Texas planner accused of diverting nearly $2M of client money

Action could lead to permanent suspension and revocation of his CFP certification.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2017
Investment consultants have poor record recommending funds

On average, their choices tended to return about 1.12 percentage points less than the ones they didn't recommend, according to a new study.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 25, 2017
SEC gets court to freeze assets of former LPL broker

Sonya Camarco stole money from clients for 13 years, regulator claims.

By Bloomberg