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MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 23, 2016
Bank of America Merrill Lynch to trim mutual fund offerings

The firm hopes to make it easier for clients and advisers to understand sales charge reductions and waivers.

By John Waggoner
MetLife to pay record Finra fine for misleading annuity customers
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 23, 2016
MetLife to pay record Finra fine for misleading annuity customers

Insurance giant to pay a $20M fine and $5M to customers for “negligent” misrepresentation and omissions, according to Finra.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2016
MetLife is second major insurer to exit the brokerage business, in the sale of adviser unit to MassMutual

MetLife is the second major insurer to exit the brokerage business, in the sale of its adviser unit to MassMutual. Mergers may be on the rise due to the Labor Department's proposed fiduciary rule.

By Christine Idzelis
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2016
How LGBT investors can take advantage of new financial opportunities

Legal recognition of same-sex couples means fewer complications and new options for investing.

By Peter Waterloo
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2016
Social Security update for gay couples

Legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide opens the door for spousal, survivor, disability and Medicare benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
How noncitizens can access Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2016
How noncitizens can access Social Security benefits

Foreign workers and dependents retiring abroad face complicated rules.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2016
Social Security benefits for noncitizens

Foreign workers and dependents retiring abroad face complicated rules.

By Mary Beth Franklin
U.S. stock futures tumble with global markets on surprise Brexit results
EQUITIES JUN 22, 2016
U.S. stock futures tumble with global markets on surprise Brexit results

U.K. vote to leave the European Union after more than four decades of membership sends U.S. stock futures tumbling.

By Bloomberg
Active managers brace for shrinking assets and profits
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 22, 2016
Active managers brace for shrinking assets and profits

Now top executives at some of the largest fund companies are warning that a reckoning is coming.

By Bloomberg
EMERGING MARKETS JUN 22, 2016
The high risks facing a low-yield world

Plus: How well do you know your non-traditional bond fund, debunking dividend myths, and looking like a million bucks for less

By Jeff Benjamin
John Oliver and Congress square off over DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 22, 2016
John Oliver and Congress square off over DOL fiduciary rule

Rule advocates say it would save investors $17 billion a year. House Republicans call it 'Obamacare for financial planning.'

By Bloomberg
TIAA's Roger Ferguson breaks with rivals to support Obama fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2016
TIAA's Roger Ferguson breaks with rivals to support Obama fiduciary rule

Former Fed vice chairman says he doesn't support litigation over the controversial regulation.

By Bloomberg
Former LPL broker suspended for supervisory failure, Finra says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2016
Former LPL broker suspended for supervisory failure, Finra says

Peter Neuberg agreed to a six-month suspension and $15,000 fine.

By Christine Idzelis
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2016
Baby boomers reach required minimum distribution milestone for retirement accounts

The first wave of boomers turns 70½ starting July 1, and must start taking distributions from their retirement savings.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2016
John Oliver's criticism helps fiduciary duty go prime time

Recent 'Last Week Tonight' segment is just one example of the growing awareness of this issue.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Beating robo-advisers at their own game
FINTECH JUN 22, 2016
Beating robo-advisers at their own game

Complacency over adopting new technology will only lead to a declining business, technology expert Joel Bruckenstein said at the Morningstar Investment Conference this week.

By Sheryl Rowling
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2016
How clients can add $8,000 a year to their retirement income

By Mary Beth Franklin
GL Capital Partners' former CEO Daniel Thibeault pleads guilty to $15 million fraud tied to loan fund
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 22, 2016
GL Capital Partners' former CEO Daniel Thibeault pleads guilty to $15 million fraud tied to loan fund

Mr. Thibeault solicited investors to a fund that reported fake consumer loans.

By Christine Idzelis
Indexed annuity distributors weigh launching B-Ds due to DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 21, 2016
Indexed annuity distributors weigh launching B-Ds due to DOL fiduciary rule

The move would allow insurers to sidestep additional risk in distributing through independent agents.

By Greg Iacurci
Your retirement calculator might not be accurate
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 21, 2016
Your retirement calculator might not be accurate

Studies show publicly available retirement calculators shouldn't be taken at face value.

By Greg Iacurci