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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 28, 2016
Kansas judge denies effort to block DOL fiduciary rule

Decision comes a little more than two weeks after a DC district judge also denied a preliminary injunction by an insurance group.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 28, 2016
Clients don't need income, they need money, planners say

While some bond strategies are eking out a modest return, a shift in thought toward taking distributions from a total return portfolio broadens advisers' options.

By John Waggoner
Reversal on IRA-commission stance unlikely for Merrill if DOL fiduciary rule repealed
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 28, 2016
Reversal on IRA-commission stance unlikely for Merrill if DOL fiduciary rule repealed

The wirehouse's public fanfare about ditching IRA commissions under new fiduciary regulation would be a large factor in deciding to stay the course.

By Greg Iacurci
Massachusetts regulator William Galvin charges broker with high-pressure sales tactics that harmed elderly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 28, 2016
Massachusetts regulator William Galvin charges broker with high-pressure sales tactics that harmed elderly

One customer with stage 4 cancer allegedly had nearly all her assets placed in a variable annuity.

By Christine Idzelis
Finra fines eight broker-dealers $6.2 million for selling customers unsuitable variable annuity products
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 28, 2016
Finra fines eight broker-dealers $6.2 million for selling customers unsuitable variable annuity products

In addition, Voya Financial and four Cetera Group firms will pay customers $6.3 million in restitution.

By Grete Suarez
Morgan Stanley to keep commission-based IRA business despite DOL rule in contrast to Merrill Lynch
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 28, 2016
Morgan Stanley to keep commission-based IRA business despite DOL rule in contrast to Merrill Lynch

Morgan Stanley clients may also choose individual retirement accounts that are fee-based.

By Christine Idzelis
Vanguard's John Bogle: Ready or not, an expanded fiduciary rule is coming
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 28, 2016
Vanguard's John Bogle: Ready or not, an expanded fiduciary rule is coming

The new rule represents an important reflection of regulatory thrust underscored by consumerism. <b>Plus, watch <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/video?playerType=Events&amp;eventID=Morningstar2013&amp;bctid=2477367578001&amp;date=20130613&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mr. Bogle make the case for why anyone handling money for investors should be a fiduciary</a>.</b>

By John C. Bogle
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 27, 2016
Get serious when choosing SEC chief

By Ellie Zhu
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 27, 2016
Don't hold your breath on DOL fiduciary rule repeal

By Ellie Zhu
FINTECH NOV 27, 2016
Independent broker-dealers boost tech spending

By IN Research and Ellie Zhu
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 23, 2016
The despondent voter's guide to Trump and money

If you're saving for retirement or other long-term goals, too much fear and caution can be dangerous.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 23, 2016
Emerging markets sink after Trump victory

On a tear before the election, the average fund is down 4.4% after it because of president-elect's rhetoric about countries like Mexico and China.

By John Waggoner
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 23, 2016
Some funds doling out capital gain pain

After a seven-year bull market, few funds have offsetting losses to reduce those gains. Expect the biggest distributions from small-cap funds.

By John Waggoner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 23, 2016
Legislation could improve saving and investment opportunities for disabled Americans and their families

Three amendments to the ABLE Act would allow individuals and families to put money away for qualified disability expenses on an after-tax basis.

By Dale Brown
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 23, 2016
Seniors see Social Security changes as benefit cuts

New rules require weighing claiming strategies against competing income goals.

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 23, 2016
Presidential election is a warning shot to financial services industry

Clients want their priorities taken care of in a non-conflicted way and want to be empowered to make better financial choices.

By Joe Duran
W.P. Carey's Goldberg straightens out adviser misconceptions about DOL fiduciary rule
BROKER DEALERS NOV 23, 2016
W.P. Carey's Goldberg straightens out adviser misconceptions about DOL fiduciary rule

Executive has been listening to advisers' worries for months, and finds serious confusion remains about responsibilities under the new regulation.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 23, 2016
DOL overtime rule could raise employment costs for support staff

Under the regulation, any employee who makes less than $47,476 annually will earn overtime pay.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2016
Advisers' female clients will face higher retiree health costs

New report details the high cost of living longer with fewer resources than men.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Finra hits Valic Financial Advisors with $1.75M fine for creating compensation conflicts
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 22, 2016
Finra hits Valic Financial Advisors with $1.75M fine for creating compensation conflicts

Regulator said reps were incentivized to sell firm's annuities and discouraged from selling non-proprietary products.

By Bruce Kelly