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FINTECH JUL 15, 2016
A financial adviser's guide to risk management software

Risk management software is getting a lot of attention following the new requirements introduced by the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Alessandra Malito
Bill to create universal retirement accounts introduced
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2016
Bill to create universal retirement accounts introduced

Legislation calls for employers with 10 or more employees that do not offer retirement plans to open IRAs for employees and contribute 50 cents per hour worked per employee.

By Hazel Bradford
Finra loses $39.5 million in 2015 after posting a surplus the year before
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2016
Finra loses $39.5 million in 2015 after posting a surplus the year before

After posting a surplus the year before, Finra's CEO says expenses for data migration to 'cloud' storage are partly to blame for 2015.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New Finra CEO Cook will feel heat from both sides of the political aisle
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2016
New Finra CEO Cook will feel heat from both sides of the political aisle

Conservatives and liberals alike have stepped up criticism of the brokerage industry regulator.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH JUL 15, 2016
Pershing adds three new robo-advisers in latest push into digital advice

The firm is building out digital ecosystem of its own with partnerships with Jemstep, SigFig and Vanare.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH JUL 14, 2016
Firms, technology vendors mobilize on security standards

Cybersecurity is a major concern for vendors, firms and advisers.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH JUL 14, 2016
What technology lessons advisers can learn from Delta Air Lines' system breakdown

Facing a crisis without a plan can be detrimental to an adviser's brand; advisers need more than one back-up plan to avoid potential disasters.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2016
Does skipping marriage and having kids save money?

Income inequality changing how young Americans have families.

By Bloomberg
Broker-dealers eye level commissions to reduce risk under DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2016
Broker-dealers eye level commissions to reduce risk under DOL fiduciary rule

Such a strategy is meant to reduce the appearance of a conflict of interest when using commission products in retirement accounts.

By Greg Iacurci
DOL fiduciary rule will nudge 401(k) advisers to zero-revenue-share fund lineups
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule will nudge 401(k) advisers to zero-revenue-share fund lineups

Such a strategy would aim at levelizing compensation, thereby dodging additional compliance requirements and litigation risk.

By Greg Iacurci
Morningstar, American Retirement Association partner on fiduciary program
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2016
Morningstar, American Retirement Association partner on fiduciary program

The collaboration focuses on the compliance confusion among advisers and broker-dealers caused by the DOL's fiduciary rule.

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 13, 2016
The ABC's of the DOL fiduciary rule

Confusion could be the rule's greatest by-product due to its broad and somewhat general nature.

By Anthony Domino, Jr.
Debt dims boomers' retirement prospects
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2016
Debt dims boomers' retirement prospects

New study shows ongoing bills impede savings and boost baby boomers' retirement income needs.

By Mary Beth Franklin
DOL fiduciary rule brings different adviser standards to light
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule brings different adviser standards to light

Many professional certification programs have long demanded their advisers act in clients' best interests, and not just when working with retirement accounts.

By John Nersesian
Legg Mason acquires 82% stake in robo-adviser Financial Guard
FINTECH JUL 12, 2016
Legg Mason acquires 82% stake in robo-adviser Financial Guard

By Alessandra Malito
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2016
RIAs are losing their competitive advantage

Simply playing the fiduciary card to win over investors may not work the way it did in the past.

By Christine Idzelis
DOL fiduciary rule could spark acquisitions of RIAs as well as broker-dealers
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule could spark acquisitions of RIAs as well as broker-dealers

Already expected to spur consolidation among broker-dealers, the DOL fiduciary rule could also hasten RIA mergers.

By Christine Idzelis
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2016
Dawn Bennett plays the victim, challenges SEC ruling

Plus: Oil is low and going lower, active managers get bested by a cat, and what you can learn from your rich neighbors

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC approves reforms to in-house process for enforcement cases
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2016
SEC approves reforms to in-house process for enforcement cases

Parties will now have more time to prepare for a hearing and be able to take depositions, but concerns of fairness remain.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2016
Roth or traditional 401(k)s — Which is better?

Ever since Congress created Roth accounts, savers have faced this quandary. Now new research answers the question.

By Bloomberg