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Trump victory puts DOL fiduciary rule in limbo
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 09, 2016
Trump victory puts DOL fiduciary rule in limbo

Regulation to raise investment advice standards for retirement accounts could be targeted by the new administration and the Republican-controlled Congress. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">The most up-to-date information on the DOL fiduciary rule</a>)</i></b>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 09, 2016
Estate tax repeal no 'slam dunk' under Trump and Republican-held Congress

If Republicans were to win a repeal of the so-called death tax, contentious Treasury regulations on business valuation discounts would also disappear.

By Greg Iacurci
EQUITIES NOV 09, 2016
How the bond market braced for the election

Plus: Don't bet on a post-election stock market rally, filing bankruptcy to fix a credit score, and some realities of moving to Canada

By Jeff Benjamin
Should the next president expand Social Security?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2016
Should the next president expand Social Security?

One public policy expert says yes.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 09, 2016
Why full U.S. employment doesn't include millennials

They want to work, but they need a hand onto the great American ladder of opportunity.

By Michael Bazdarich
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 08, 2016
Commonwealth CEO says firm considered SEC criticism in weighing DOL rule strategy

Move to fee-based IRAs gave consideration to SEC's view of other brokerage accounts at firm.

By Christine Idzelis
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 08, 2016
USA Mutuals Vice Fund's winning strategy in election year: Guns, booze, tobacco and gambling

The fund has beaten the S&amp;P 500 in three of the last four presidential election cycles.

By John Waggoner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2016
Hillary Clinton victory fortifies DOL fiduciary rule, portends staying the course on adviser regulation

In the new administration, the regulatory agenda could be largely shaped by the officials she puts in charge of the agencies.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2016
401(k) advisers push for more general investment policies as fiduciary safeguard

Violating terms of an investment policy statement is considered a fiduciary breach, and the uptick in 401(k) litigation has heightened concern over language that's too prescriptive.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 08, 2016
Finra's sweep of broker-dealer cross-selling may head off problems

It shows Finra is carrying out its responsibility of regulating the industry and serving as the watchdog protecting the public.

By Ellie Zhu
Leadership insights from former President George W. Bush
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 08, 2016
Leadership insights from former President George W. Bush

#43 tells it like it is.

By Joe Duran
ETFS NOV 08, 2016
American Funds sees the no-load light

Plus: A big warning from Pioneer Investments, ETF company revenues, and another bleak earnings season ahead

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2016
Stocks rise, bonds fall with gold as Clinton gets FBI boost

Democrat's chances of a U.S. election win increased after FBI said her handling of emails wasn't a crime.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2016
Where will Medicare costs go in 2017?

There are some variables under clients' control that they can use to bring down their total Medicare costs.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 07, 2016
NAFA appeals court victory for DOL fiduciary rule

The Labor Department is coming off a big win, but will the judgment have legs in this appeal and the five other suits still pending against the regulation? <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">The most up-to-date information on the DOL rule</a>)</i></b>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH NOV 07, 2016
Technology guide for firms that turn to next gen clients

Adviser offers firm's experience building a business within the business for younger investors

By Matt Cosgriff
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 07, 2016
Bipartisan support from Democrats and Republicans bodes well for infrastructure investments

Infrastructure mutual funds and ETFs are currently beating the S&amp;P 500.

By John Waggoner
Morningstar cuts index benchmarking fees to zero
ETFS NOV 07, 2016
Morningstar cuts index benchmarking fees to zero

Through the launch of its Open Indexes Project, the fund tracker is now offering free access to more than 100 global equity indexes and hopes to build a brand as well.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers managing $200 million in client assets join Stifel
BROKER DEALERS NOV 07, 2016
Advisers managing $200 million in client assets join Stifel

The Anderson Financial Group will be based in Madison, Wis.

By Grete Suarez
UBS Wealth Management Americas sees record profit in boost from fee-based assets, lending
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2016
UBS Wealth Management Americas sees record profit in boost from fee-based assets, lending

Mortgage balances rose 9% and securities based lending portfolios were up 6% from a year ago

By Christine Idzelis