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The silver lining to the DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2016
The silver lining to the DOL fiduciary rule

Managing clients' employer-provided retirement plans increases revenue today and enhances your position on 401(k) rollovers tomorrow.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2016
Most women don't trust financial advisers

Plus: Bad news from the Bacon Cheeseburger Index, CFOs are feeling down, and getting a better cell phone plan.

By Jeff Benjamin
Robo-advisers poised for DOL fiduciary rule, but unintended consequences loom
FINTECH APR 08, 2016
Robo-advisers poised for DOL fiduciary rule, but unintended consequences loom

Uniformity, pressured large institutions are just two of the possible outcomes for automated investing services.

By Alessandra Malito
In Apple's universe, does one size fit all?
OPINION APR 08, 2016
In Apple's universe, does one size fit all?

When it comes to technology, we all want it all. But we all can't agree on size

By Sheryl Rowling
Lesson from Bank of America settlement with Merrill Lynch trainees: Long hours required to make it
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2016
Lesson from Bank of America settlement with Merrill Lynch trainees: Long hours required to make it

If the firm's executives expected trainees to work long hours without being compensated for their overtime, then they deserved to lose the lawsuit.

By Danny Sarch
Why financial advisers want to become online rock stars on Investopedia and NerdWallet
FINTECH APR 08, 2016
Why financial advisers want to become online rock stars on Investopedia and NerdWallet

Answering questions for free has long lasting impact, helps marketing efforts.

By Alessandra Malito
Why advisers shouldn't shy away from discussing fees with clients
RIAS APR 08, 2016
Why advisers shouldn't shy away from discussing fees with clients

Fee transparency can help boost retention and open pathways to increased referrals.

By Mike Foy
For robo-advisers, the next bear market will be a big test
RIAS APR 07, 2016
For robo-advisers, the next bear market will be a big test

Robo-advisers might have more reasons to be worried about the next bear market than investors do.

By Bloomberg
Boston-based Cambridge Savings Bank partners with robo-adviser SigFig
FINTECH APR 07, 2016
Boston-based Cambridge Savings Bank partners with robo-adviser SigFig

More and more, banks are picking up digital wealth management tools for its customers.

By Alessandra Malito
DOL rule described as 'workable' and a political success
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2016
DOL rule described as 'workable' and a political success

The rule is described as 'workable' and a political success, though implementation remains the biggest challenge ahead.

By Jeff Benjamin
Blackstone to shut mutual fund after Fidelity pulls out
MUTUAL FUNDS APR 07, 2016
Blackstone to shut mutual fund after Fidelity pulls out

The mutual fund, which allocates money to hedge fund managers, will be liquidated by May 31, after the fund had fallen 4.1% this year.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2016
President Obama's SEC nominees are being held up by fellow Democrats

Plus: The downside of $15 minimum wage, testing your finance knowledge against NFL players, and keeping ID thieves in check

By Jeff Benjamin
Critics say DOL fiduciary rule makes too many industry concessions
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2016
Critics say DOL fiduciary rule makes too many industry concessions

While many investment advisers and their organizations praise the rule, some who formerly advocated for it believe the final version doesn't go far enough to protect investors.

By Jeff Benjamin
Podcast: The good, bad and ugly of the new rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 07, 2016
Podcast: The good, bad and ugly of the new rule

InvestmentNews' regulatory reporter Mark Schoeff Jr. discusses details of the new rule and the industry's early reaction.

By Bloomberg
SunEdison's hard lesson for renewable-energy investors
EQUITIES APR 07, 2016
SunEdison's hard lesson for renewable-energy investors

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> SunEdison's collapse shows that advisers should understand the steep side of the mountain renewable energy is trying to climb.

By Jeff Benjamin
How 401(k) plan advisers win under the final DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2016
How 401(k) plan advisers win under the final DOL fiduciary rule

Retirement plan advisers have an easier path to advising on rollovers and working with small 401(k) plans.

By Greg Iacurci
DOL acting before SEC on fiduciary rule is 'failure in public policy'
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2016
DOL acting before SEC on fiduciary rule is 'failure in public policy'

The SEC had a mandate to set a fiduciary standard, but failed to do so before the DOL.

By Greg Iacurci
DOL releases final fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2016
DOL releases final fiduciary rule

Here is your first look at the actual regulation detailing requirements for advice to retirement accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Going under the hood of the new DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2016
Going under the hood of the new DOL fiduciary rule

The Labor Department has just revealed its controversial new rule intended to raise investment advice standards on retirement accounts. Sign up for our webcast taking a deep dive into how the changes will affect your business. Register now for this free webcast <a href=&quot;https://home.investmentnews.com/clickshare/eventPurchase.do?CSProduct=investmentnews-event&amp;CSEventId=1259&quot;_blank&quot;>here</a>)</i></b>

By InvestmentNews Staff
BROKER DEALERS APR 06, 2016
Frequently asked questions about the DOL fiduciary rule

Answers to common sources of confusion or misunderstanding about the new regulation.

By Bloomberg