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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule opponents want to push implementation back until 2019

ICI, Chamber of Commerce among groups asking for delay, while Democratic lawmakers call on DOL to keep to its earlier planned schedule of Jan. 1, 2018.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JUL 24, 2017
Betterment funding values firm at $800 million

Now with $10 billion in assets, robo receives $70 million in new funding.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule causing DC-plan record keepers to change business with insurance agents

Principal has communicated that independent agents must change their business models to keep receiving compensation.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2017
Executive women aren't getting advice they need

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JUL 22, 2017
Understanding algorithms is key to gauging robo fiduciary status

Regulators must learn new techniques and skills to examine robo-advisers for their adherence to the fiduciary standard.

By crain-api
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2017
Retirement planning for women

Longer lifespans and lower savings require creative income strategies.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 21, 2017
Employers Reducing Contributions to Retirement Benefits: Study

Employers cut their contributions to workers' retirements by 25% from 2001 to 2015, according to a new report from Willis Towers Watson.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 21, 2017
Missing from Retirement Income Planning: A Plan

Majority of advisers do not create written plans for clients, forgoing business growth opportunities.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 21, 2017
Social Security Underfunding Threatens Americans' Retirement

With Social Security running out of money, one of the pillars of retirement is in jeopardy.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 21, 2017
Don't forget: Comment period for CFP Board's new standards ends Aug. 21

The proposed standards enhance the value of certification by establishing clear standards for the delivery of financial advice.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 21, 2017
Having reached the summit, can Vanguard maintain its perch?

Unique challenges ahead for new CEO of the second-largest money manager in the world.

By Nir Kaissar
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 21, 2017
Sean Spicer resigns as press secretary after Anthony Scaramucci is appointed communications director

Scaramucci is known as an ardent foe of the DOL fiduciary rule, having said during the campaign that Trump would repeal it .

By Bloomberg
EMERGING MARKETS JUL 20, 2017
GMO: Don't overlook risk in emerging markets

Cheap valuations aren't the only factor when deciding to invest

By John Waggoner
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 20, 2017
One Inheritance You May — Or May Not — Want To Receive

Study shows that we inherit our money habits from our parents, which can be a good or a bad thing.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME JUL 20, 2017
Central banks must use caution in further tightening, Gross says

The go-slow warning marks a shift for the billionaire Janus bond fund manager.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 20, 2017
Fifteen advisers, six firms named finalists by charitable foundation

Industry's top volunteers will receive Invest in Others Awards in September.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2017
How to fix Social Security

Retirement expert Alicia Munnell talks about the options for mending the 82-year-old safety net.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 20, 2017
Time to remind clients about taxes

No matter what tax reform Congress enacts, funds will still feel a bite

By John Waggoner
BROKER DEALERS JUL 20, 2017
Pennsylvania slams midsize broker-dealer with $500,000 fine

Newbridge Securities agrees to the order without admitting or denying allegations

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS JUL 20, 2017
Merrill Lynch trio managing $463 million joins Ameriprise

Team switches firms but stays in Roseville, Calif.

By InvestmentNews