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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 21, 2017
Advisers struggle to get 401(k) plan, participant data from record keepers

Advisers argue they need to see participant information to do holistic planning and be fiduciaries.

By Fred Barstein
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2017
Retirement plan advisers turning to RIA aggregators to build practices

Interest in aggregator firms focused on 401(k) plans has grown, but advisers must weigh what they'd be sacrificing and gaining through such arrangements.

By Greg Iacurci
Ransomware attack underscores importance of cybersecurity
FINTECH MAY 21, 2017
Ransomware attack underscores importance of cybersecurity

More than 200,000 computers in 150 countries were sidelined.

By George Moriarty
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 21, 2017
What plan sponsors look for in a 401(k) adviser

Clients are looking for more when it comes to participant education, communication, investment reporting and investment results.

By ecooper
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 21, 2017
How 401(k) advisers can create effective financial wellness programs

The central goal shouldn't be education, but rather lasting ways to change unhealthy behaviors

By Kristen Berman
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2017
How 401(k) advisers can bullet-proof themselves against litigation risk under DOL fiduciary rule

Tons of 401(k) advisers will be prone to litigation come June, and advisers need to know where the pitfalls lie and how best to protect themselves.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2017
Plan advisers give stable value another look

By mandating that nongovernment money funds add special fees, redemption restrictions and floating net-asset values, the SEC has given plan advisers a reason to reassess the cash management options in company-sponsored plans.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 19, 2017
Use of multiple record keepers could hurt defendants in 403(b) lawsuits

In a potential indication of how judges will rule in the other university lawsuits, Emory and Duke will have to defend allegations that using multiple record keepers breaches their fiduciary duty.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 19, 2017
Guess who's saving the most: Millennials

Houses and retirement? Not so much – personal freedom tops concerns.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 19, 2017
Democratic senators criticize Acosta for rushing to conclusion on DOL fiduciary rule

Sens. Murray, Warren, Booker and interest groups say that the labor secretary has only met with opponents of the regulation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2017
Rich retirees reluctant to spend cash

On average and adjusting for inflation, retirees are entering their 80s richer than they were in their 60s and 70s.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS MAY 18, 2017
Wells Fargo FiNet loses $275 million team to Raymond James

Five-person Holloway Harman & Associates is based in Kansas City, Mo.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2017
Would Trump's tax plan make your mortgage break worthless?

Only the wealthiest homeowners would benefit from itemizing.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2017
President Trump signs resolution killing state auto-IRA rule

Five states have vowed to forge ahead with plans to create retirement programs, but the president's actions may slow development in other states.

By Greg Iacurci
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 18, 2017
Indexed, variable annuity sales slump as DOL fiduciary rule looms

Uncertainty around the rule may be contributing to tentativeness from advisers and distributors.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 18, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule opponents, lawmakers call for further delay at House hearing

Opponents cite new evidence of harm to small account holders

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAY 17, 2017
SEC alerts advisers on WannaCry ransomware cyberattacks

Regulator stresses vulnerability testing and timely system upgrades.

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 17, 2017
Finra set to invest more in examiner training, provide more clarity on enforcement choices

CEO Robert Cook responds to concerns he's hearing during listening tour, Finra360 initiative.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 17, 2017
How to serve clients during a Trump presidency

Help your clients see that overrating Mr. Trump's impact — for good or ill — could result in biased financial decisions.

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES MAY 17, 2017
Finra fines Merrill Lynch $650,000 for bond trading violations

Regulator censures firm for handling of customer orders for nonconvertible preferred securities

By InvestmentNews