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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 02, 2018
What to expect on the regulatory front in 2018

Senior reporter Mark Schoeff Jr. speaks with Investment Adviser Association CEO Karen Barr about what's to come now that the SEC has a full commission, including how the agency might proceed on its fiduciary rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 29, 2017
Citigroup is latest big firm to dump broker protocol

Despite having fewer brokers than Morgan Stanley and UBS, Citi's exit suggests industry recruiting will change.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 29, 2017
Roth IRAs hit 20 years old on New Year's Day

The tax-advantaged retirement vehicle has grown in popularity among advisers and clients, despite obstacles.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 29, 2017
Rep fired by NY Life barred from industry for failing to show up at Finra hearing

Tyrone Pang was terminated for accepting a customer's check made payable to himself for an insurance premium payment.

By InvestmentNews
Tax bill may change your clients' health-care costs
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 29, 2017
Tax bill may change your clients' health-care costs

Pay attention to new rules for the "individual mandate" requirement and the medical expense deduction floor.

By Katy Votava
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 28, 2017
RIAs hedge market risk with actively managed funds

Advisers worry that, as the bull market gets long in the tooth, passive funds may falter.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 28, 2017
Get expert help filing Social Security disability claims

The backlog for appealing an adverse decision before an administrative law judge averages 605 days.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 28, 2017
Affluent Americans inundate accountants for advice

Tax experts scramble to understand full implications of the 500-page law which is anything but simple.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 28, 2017
These 401(k) lawsuits show the value of investment policy statements

Abiding a well-crafted IPS can help minimize legal trouble for plan fiduciaries.

By Blaine F. Aikin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 28, 2017
Fake comments hit regulators seeking input on proposed rules

Fraudulent posts criticize the DOL fiduciary rule, and other groups overseeing advisers are similarly vulnerable.

By Ryan W. Neal
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 28, 2017
Assets in fiduciary accounts grow to 42% of total

Cerulli says 'concern for fiduciary alignment' will color product selection.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH DEC 28, 2017
Citigroup must pay $11.5 million over garbled stock ratings

Finra says the bank's ratings system was riddled with errors and cost clients money.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 28, 2017
From wall street to main street: a succession story

Live Oak Bank provides financing for transition costs. When you're ready, our Investment Advisor lending team can structure a deal free from the headaches of seller financing.

By Gillian Albert
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 27, 2017
Ask the Ethicist: Help the CFP Board improve its revised standards

The proposal is a worthy effort that needs tweaking, so weigh in during the Jan. 2 to Feb. 2 comment period.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 27, 2017
Affluent Americans inundate accountants for advice

Tax experts scramble to understand full implications of the 500-page law which is anything but simple.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 27, 2017
Clients need help filing Social Security disability claims

The backlog for appealing an adverse decision before an administrative law judge averages 605 days.

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 27, 2017
Your tax bill questions answered

Leon LaBrecque, managing partner at LJPR Financial Advisors, offers guidance on Washington's major overhaul.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 27, 2017
Tax bill prompts client questions on prepaying property taxes before 2018

Advisers say to accelerate deductions, if the client's county allows prepayment and the client can afford it.

By Ryan W. Neal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 27, 2017
William Galvin fines Securities America over radio ads

Failure to supervise rep's efforts to woo elderly costs firm $125,000 in Massachusetts.

By InvestmentNews
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 27, 2017
New York State proposes 'best interest' standard for life insurance and annuities

State would require products best suited for clients to be sold over those most profitable to sellers.

By Bloomberg