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RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2017
Aon Hewitt sued for 401(k) 'kickback' scheme with Financial Engines

The record keeper joins three others — Fidelity, Voya and Xerox — in being sued over its relationship with the advice provider.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 31, 2017
Man accused of $17M 'pump-and-dump' scheme walks free

Judge dismisses case, saying government took too long to indict brokerage owner Guy Gentile

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2017
Many wealthy Americans haven't planned for the transfer of their assets

Adviser's approach can overcome client worries, such as that children won't have an incentive to work if they know how much they will inherit.

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH JAN 31, 2017
Betterment now offering human advice with its robo

Clients can get live advice if they have enough assets, and those seeking a dedicated adviser will be referred to an RIA who is using Betterment for Advisors.

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 31, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule not yet caught up in Trump maelstrom

Speculation is mounting as to what is taking the administration so long to act. Is President Trump waiting for his DOL secretary nominee to be approved? Or is he finding it harder to repeal than expected?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 31, 2017
FSI expects a more business friendly environment in 2017

Lobbying group for independent broker-dealers lays out its annual agenda

By Dale Brown
Robert W. Baird & Co. must pony up $23.5 million to Wells Fargo in raiding case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 31, 2017
Robert W. Baird & Co. must pony up $23.5 million to Wells Fargo in raiding case

Size of award called &quot;extraordinarily rare&quot; by one securities attorney. <i><b>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20160923/FREE/160929957/brokerages-walking-away-from-arbitration-awards&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brokerages walking away from arbitration awards</a>)</i></b>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bank of America's Merrill Lynch reports a 1% increase in number of financial advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 31, 2017
Bank of America's Merrill Lynch reports a 1% increase in number of financial advisers

Bank's wealth management unit reports higher earnings on lower revenue.

By Bruce Kelly
BROKER DEALERS JAN 31, 2017
Broker-dealers have different views on recruiting over next six months

DOL rule could prompt some advisers to move ahead of time &amp;mdash; and others to stay put until they gauge rule's impact.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS JAN 30, 2017
Small Custodian Cover

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2017
Regulators use big data to turn up enforcement heat

Data analytics could help them more easily uncover breaches of suitability in investment product sales.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2017
Dodd-Frank law may be Trump's next big target

Calling it a &quot;disaster,&quot; he claimed it has been responsible for cutting off loans to small businesses.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JAN 30, 2017
Raymond James to deliver robo service for advisers by year end

Firm's 7,100 advisers to gain digital investment advice platform and advanced analytics about clients

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 30, 2017
Too soon to tell how best to invest under Donald Trump presidency

Markets have risen since the president was elected, but his personality makes it difficult to discern when he is serious and when he is beating his drum for effect.

By Ellie Zhu
OPINION JAN 30, 2017
How retirement plan advisers can help clients with compliance

Advisers who don't assist with compliance are at risk of losing clients.

By Susan Shoemaker
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 30, 2017
And the Golden Bull goes to ...

Not every adviser can be nominated for a Bully, just those who displayed a complete disconnect from their ethics in the course of impersonating a client or some big shot.

By Bruce Kelly
BROKER DEALERS JAN 30, 2017
Top independent broker-dealers reveal their payout tables

By InvestmentNews Research
DOL fiduciary rule hastening death of L-share variable annuities
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 30, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule hastening death of L-share variable annuities

Insurers are speeding up their closures of L-share products as regulators crack down, but are quickly introducing new fee-based contracts.

By Greg Iacurci
Trump's immigration ban tricky for CEOs
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 29, 2017
Trump's immigration ban tricky for CEOs

Many major companies depend on free flow of goods and personnel to fuel their businesses

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 29, 2017
The Trump Effect: How the president will impact financial markets

Donald Trump has proved he can move stock prices on a whim, but it's his stance on trade that might be of greater importance to investors.

By John Waggoner