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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2017
Radio host arrested for ripping off investors of millions in alleged fake-ticket scam

Regulators say Ponzi scheme claimed access to shows including Adele, Justin Bieber and 'Hamilton.'

By Bloomberg
ETFS SEP 06, 2017
Dalia Blass could tackle fiduciary standard as first order of business at SEC

She is also expected to set the agenda for ETFs, an area in which she has expertise from her previous time at the SEC.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 06, 2017
Finra fines former Merrill broker $10,000 for unauthorized stock purchases

Joseph Yanofsky arranged the buys without getting customers' approval.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 06, 2017
New trustee deal boosts total recovery for Madoff victims to $12.7 billion

Settlement brings recovery for victims of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme to about 72 cents for every dollar in principal that was wiped out.

By Bloomberg
Reverse mortgages under fire again
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2017
Reverse mortgages under fire again

New government report distorts facts and costs of home equity loans for seniors.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2017
Battle lines form as SEC considers new fiduciary rule

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS SEP 06, 2017
Advisers in Florida brace for Hurricane Irma's wrath

Continuity plans are being activated and emails sent out to clients about precautions they should take to safeguard their important records.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 05, 2017
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker pleads not guilty to insider trading

Authorities say he and clients made millions trading on secret tips about pending mergers.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 05, 2017
MetLife cutting annuity pay to some of its former advisers

Advisers who moved to other broker-dealers after MetLife sold to Massachusetts Mutual are seeing trailing commissions cut on VA and fixed annuity contracts.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 05, 2017
Sen. Elizabeth Warren urges DOL to implement fiduciary rule without delay

She cites financial company leaders who have said they are prepared to comply with rule as is.

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 05, 2017
Two Wells Fargo teams managing $345 million decamp for Raymond James

Brokers and staff in Baton Rouge, La., move to firm's employee unit.

By InvestmentNews
EQUITIES SEP 05, 2017
Major events set stormy tone for financial markets in September

After a long stretch of calm, market-watchers brace for 'bumpy' ride.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH SEP 05, 2017
The latest in financial adviser #FinTech

This month's edition kicks off with the big news that Personal Capital has crossed $5B of AUM.

By mkitces
OPINION SEP 05, 2017
Make sure your culture is compelling and built on core values

A firm's culture should be embraced and incorporated into daily interactions with clients.

By Ron Carson
OPINION SEP 05, 2017
BLIND SPOT: Expectations, Emotions, and Investor Behavior

By David Goodsell
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2017
Fiduciary education is key for plan-sponsor investment committees

Regular training can help committee members understand their responsibilities to plan participants.

By ecooper
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 02, 2017
Action must be taken to make Finra more accountable

The SEC or Congress should consider forming an independent commission to consider Finra's future.

By crain-api
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2017
How retirement plan advisers can combat 'dramatic' fee compression

The fee squeeze is at a tipping point, and 401(k) advisers need to adapt by being more diligent in assessing their profit margins and value proposition.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2017
Where 401(k) advisers are on the industry consolidation curve

Most industries will go through four stages of consolidation as they mature over a 25-year period. Here's where record keepers and 401(k) advisers stand.

By Fred Barstein
BROKER DEALERS SEP 02, 2017
Finra: Who's watching the watchdog?

The regulator wields enormous power over the securities industry 
with little meaningful oversight.

By Mark Schoeff Jr. and Bruce Kelly