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RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2016
Historical timeline of fiduciary duty for financial advice

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
From Hillary Clinton to Charles Schwab, top quotes on the DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2016
From Hillary Clinton to Charles Schwab, top quotes on the DOL fiduciary rule

Politicians, custodians, broker-dealers, wirehouses, advisers and more shared their perspectives on the landmark legislation.

By Alessandra Malito
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2016
DOL set to unveil 'streamlined' fiduciary rule

Labor Department lays out the final version of its regulation to raise investment advice standards for retirement accounts. <a href=&quot;https://home.investmentnews.com/clickshare/eventPurchase.do?CSProduct=investmentnews-event&amp;CSEventId=1259&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Sign up</a> for our webcast taking a deep dive into how the changes will affect your business.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What changes to look for in the final DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2016
What changes to look for in the final DOL fiduciary rule

Advocates, opponents of the rule seek similar alterations, and we'll likely know Wednesday if they were made.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Three ways to take advantage of shortcomings in the DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2016
Three ways to take advantage of shortcomings in the DOL fiduciary rule

Advisers can use the rule's deficiencies to rise above the competition in navigating the new landscape.

By David Lyon
The DOL fiduciary rule could push these firms' variable annuity sales even lower
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 06, 2016
The DOL fiduciary rule could push these firms' variable annuity sales even lower

Only one firm, MetLife, posted any substantial gains, as market volatility and fixed indexed annuities cut into VA business.

By Greg Iacurci
BROKER DEALERS APR 06, 2016
Despite industry fears, DOL's fiduciary rule is just more of the same

Scan of recent orders and reports from SEC, Finra shows the advice industry is already feeling the effects of fiduciary.

By Bruce Kelly
Ted Cruz, gaining anti-Trump momentum, seen as friend of financial industry
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2016
Ted Cruz, gaining anti-Trump momentum, seen as friend of financial industry

Republican presidential nominee is a foe of regulation and has offered a tax plan that could appeal to advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Industry should understand being a fiduciary is right for both clients and business
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 06, 2016
Industry should understand being a fiduciary is right for both clients and business

It's much easier to put clients first and keep them there than to find a new tool or product to sell.

By crichards
DOL, SEC fiduciary rules may diverge, Mary Jo White tells lawmakers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2016
DOL, SEC fiduciary rules may diverge, Mary Jo White tells lawmakers

The Securities and Exchange Commission chairwoman said the agencies are separate, with different mandates.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra: Broker charged $11M in commissions for nontraded REITs and BDCs and lied about it
ALTERNATIVES APR 06, 2016
Finra: Broker charged $11M in commissions for nontraded REITs and BDCs and lied about it

Regulator said he failed to tell Native American tribe about fees.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2016
Insurers slow to introduce QLACs for 401(k) market

The retail audience has been a much more popular route for these longevity annuity products.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC Investor Advisory Committee calls for better mutual fund fee disclosure
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 05, 2016
SEC Investor Advisory Committee calls for better mutual fund fee disclosure

Group's recommendations include showing fees in dollar amounts on customer account statements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
DOL rule could help small company retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2016
DOL rule could help small company retirement plans

The impending fiduciary rule would shield owners from some lawsuits.

By John Waggoner
Seven advisers with $550M in assets join Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 05, 2016
Seven advisers with $550M in assets join Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network

They joined the firm in three separate moves from UBS Group AG and Morgan Stanley

By Christine Idzelis
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 05, 2016
Frequently asked questions about the DOL fiduciary rule

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

By Bloomberg
OMB completes review of DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2016
OMB completes review of DOL fiduciary rule

The Labor Department cleared the last step in the regulatory process before release of its final rule.

By Greg Iacurci
How brokers can address potential revenue conflicts under DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 05, 2016
How brokers can address potential revenue conflicts under DOL fiduciary rule

12b-1 fees and revenue sharing may need to be treated differently under the new fiduciary regulatory structure.

By Robert Cirrotti
ETFS APR 05, 2016
DOL rule silver lining? It may trigger a shift of $1 trillion to ETFs

Five specific aspects of the DOL's new rule that could send assets flooding into ETFs.

By John Waggoner
Wealthfront, Vanguard tap data aggregation to increase assets, improve financial planning for clients
FINTECH APR 05, 2016
Wealthfront, Vanguard tap data aggregation to increase assets, improve financial planning for clients

Three robo-advisers are pulling in new information on all types of client accounts in the past month alone to improve service.

By Alessandra Malito