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FINTECH NOV 06, 2015
WiseBanyan, the free retail robo-adviser, adds first paid service

WiseBanyan, which markets itself as the first free robo-adviser, has announced it will begin charging clients a fee for a new service.

By Alessandra Malito
MassMutual jumps into a hot investment-only variable annuity market
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 06, 2015
MassMutual jumps into a hot investment-only variable annuity market

Insurance firm is debuting its first IOVA as the products are helping prop up overall VA sales.

By Greg Iacurci
Schwab plans to expand its robo-adviser beyond just ETFs
FINTECH NOV 06, 2015
Schwab plans to expand its robo-adviser beyond just ETFs

CEO Bettinger says firm may add mutual funds and individual securities to its Intelligent Portfolios platform.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 06, 2015
The story of one family's Wal-Mart fortune takes a dramatic turn

Christy Walton has been dethroned as America's richest woman after it was revealed that she didn't really inherit the bulk of her husband's fortune.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 06, 2015
7 deadly investing sins to avoid now

Many investors have more at stake, and it's not the time for a misstep.

By John Hailer
Financial Engines acquires The Mutual Fund Store for $560 million
FINTECH NOV 06, 2015
Financial Engines acquires The Mutual Fund Store for $560 million

The original robo will leverage the RIA to offer 401(k) clients human advisers, according to Financial Engines president and CEO Lawrence Raffone.

By Alessandra Malito
Fixed indexed annuity sales gaining on VAs: Cerulli
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 06, 2015
Fixed indexed annuity sales gaining on VAs: Cerulli

Fixed indexed annuity sales are steadily gaining on those of variable annuities, thanks in large part to continued low interest rates.

By Greg Iacurci
Year-end tax planning strategies advisers should be considering
TAX NOV 06, 2015
Year-end tax planning strategies advisers should be considering

With only two months left in the year, there are some tax strategies advisers should consider to reduce their clients' tax bills.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH NOV 06, 2015
Technology can help advisers manage mutual fund capital gains taxes

Hit this year could be big as many client portfolios are down and funds project steep distributions.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH NOV 06, 2015
Financial data wars heat up as Envestnet sets lofty goals for Yodlee post-acquisition

The firm explains its aggressive M&A strategy and shares its objectives for its newest subsidiary.

By Alessandra Malito
BROKER DEALERS NOV 06, 2015
Stifel Financial in deal to buy Barclays' U.S. wealth unit

Stifel Financial agreed to buy Barclays Plc's U.S. wealth-management business, which has about 180 financial advisers in the U.S. managing $56 billion in total client assets.

By Bloomberg
The three biggest fiduciary stories of 2015
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 05, 2015
The three biggest fiduciary stories of 2015

Plus, what to expect in 2016 from the SEC on a fiduciary rule and the Labor Department regarding a conflicts rule.

By Blaine F. Aikin
SEC Chairwoman White says agency is 'full-out' working on fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 05, 2015
SEC Chairwoman White says agency is 'full-out' working on fiduciary rule

SEC chief says “if at the end of the day, you are depriving retail investors of reliable, reasonably priced advice, you will not have succeeded."

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2015
Here's proof the wealthy really do have more purchasing power

The rich have greater ability to leverage their incomes to buy homes, cars and merchandise.

By Bloomberg
Bill would give one-time extra Social Security payment to all recipients
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2015
Bill would give one-time extra Social Security payment to all recipients

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced legislation paying $581 to each person receiving retirement benefits to offset no cost of living adjustment in 2016.

By Laura Sanicola
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2015
The 20 richest U.S. cities

These cities had the highest gross metropolitan product per resident, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

By Bloomberg
2,500% asset growth projected for robo-advice platforms
FINTECH NOV 05, 2015
2,500% asset growth projected for robo-advice platforms

Led by major firms, assets under management forecast to reach $489B by 2020, Cerulli says.

By Alessandra Malito
Democrats torn between Obama, financial industry on DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 05, 2015
Democrats torn between Obama, financial industry on DOL fiduciary rule

Latest letter threatens to slow the rule-making process while time runs down on the current administration.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH NOV 05, 2015
Study calls out State Street and Invesco to join the robo-game

The ETF “heavyweights” are the ones to watch for a possible platform, according to Silver Lane Advisors.

By Alessandra Malito
Lawmakers chafe at SEC's slog through fiduciary rule process
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 05, 2015
Lawmakers chafe at SEC's slog through fiduciary rule process

At a House subcommittee hearing, legislators grilled David Grim, director of the SEC's Division of Investment Management, about the timing of a potential rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.