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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2014
Advisers forecast Republican resurgence in November elections

FSI poll also finds most have no plans to retire or sell their practices in the near future.

By Bloomberg
RIAS JUN 06, 2014
Pershing affiliate Albridge in major update to wealth reporting platform

Newly integrated platform includes reporting tools and data management services.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH JUN 06, 2014
Pershing expands managed account platform, boosts alts information

Adviser custodian and B-D clearing firm faces competition for assets with Fidelity, Schwab.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2014
In record-setting numbers, boomers pay cash for homes

In the first quarter, 29% of non-investment homebuyers used cash, the highest on record for the period.

By Kathleen M. Howley
RIAS JUN 06, 2014
Calm before the RIA storm

Strong growth in 2013 won't diminish rising pressures on RIA firms, as competition, regulation and margin compression continue to pose threats. <b><i>Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140601/RIARUNDOWN&quot;>Our RIA Rundown 2014 Special Report</a></b></i>

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2014
'Just say no' applies to clients, too

The No. 1 way to help investors is to tell them firmly when they're making a mistake, finance writer says

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2014
How to hold onto assets after an inheritance

Advisers serious about providing multigenerational planning are going to have to structure their practices and processes differently in many cases, a new report finds.

By Liz Skinner
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 06, 2014
Fixed-annuity sales rise even though rates are rock-bottom

Popular products promise guaranteed 2% interest &amp;ndash; beating returns for certificates of deposit

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2014
MetLife to get back in variable annuity game despite first quarter declines

Even after 54% drop in VA sales over the last year, the carrier is optimistic about sales with new mix of products.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2014
Fixed annuity sales receiving added scrutiny from Finra

By Darla Mercado
WIREHOUSES JUN 06, 2014
Head count falls but fee revenue boosts Merrill Lynch in 1Q

Asset management fees hit a record $1.5 billion, up 21% from the first quarter last year; assets on Merrill One surge.

By Mason Braswell
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2014
Mary Jo White defies political meddling in first year at SEC

Mary Jo White took over the Securities and Exchange Commission with a back-to-basics plan to toughen enforcement and clear a backlog of regulations aimed at the last financial crisis.

By Matt Ackermann
EQUITIES JUN 06, 2014
BNY Mellon more valuable with asset management unit spun off: Analysts

At annual meeting, CEO faces down analysts who say shareholders would gain more value if the big bank broke off Mellon.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2014
Brain drain at Social Security Administration

Yet another reason why advisers should master claiming rules

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2014
Overtime pay for advisers?

President Obama's proposal to alter overtime pay rules reignites a debate over who should be compensated for extra hours. Should advisers be compensated for hours worked outside the traditional work week?

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2014
The latest in annuities strategies

A new report offers a look into the popularity behind indexed and structured product annuities

By Andrew Leigh
RIAS JUN 05, 2014
10 best states for RIAs

Find out which states have the richest fee-only RIAs and don't miss the <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20140528/FREE/528009999/PH&quot;>15 fastest-growing RIAs</a> from IN's <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140601/RIARUNDOWN&quot;>RIA Rundown 2014</a>.

By lkonish
ALTERNATIVES JUN 05, 2014
Schorsch's RCAP to raise $466 million in secondary offering

Broker-dealer using proceeds, in part, for pending acquisitions and possible new ones.

By Bruce Kelly
OPINION JUN 05, 2014
How to prepare now for a better tax year in 2014

The window of opportunity to work with accountants on tax planning for this year is open, but not for long.

By Paul Saganey
ALTERNATIVES JUN 05, 2014
KBS REIT II to offer dividend upon sale of Chicago office building

Firm to offer another way besides public listing for REIT sponsors to provide liquidity to investors.

By Bruce Kelly