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Securities class-action suits declined in first half
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 30, 2020
Securities class-action suits declined in first half

‘Core’ suits, which don’t involve M&A, totaled 117

By InvestmentNews
Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth
OPINION JUL 30, 2020
Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth

The DOL's proposal on using ESG investments in retirement plans could remind advocates of sustainable finance of the work still to be done

By Claire Sharp
SEC warns Form CRS falls short but doesn’t prescribe fixes
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 30, 2020
SEC warns Form CRS falls short but doesn’t prescribe fixes

Compliance experts advise making potential conflicts clear, avoiding small print

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Pandemic boosts concerns about retirement and Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2020
Pandemic boosts concerns about retirement and Social Security

As COVID-19 resets Americans' retirement plans, surveys highlight the need for financial guidance to maximize benefits

By Mary Beth Franklin
Powell says economy still needs help from fiscal policy
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 29, 2020
Powell says economy still needs help from fiscal policy

The Fed chairman described the path forward as 'extraordinarily uncertain'

By Bloomberg
Fidelity launches free mobile app for young investors
FINTECH JUL 29, 2020
Fidelity launches free mobile app for young investors

The goal is to establish long-term relationship and move conversations toward additional services

By Nicole Casperson
CFPB complaints jump during pandemic: Report
FINTECH JUL 29, 2020
CFPB complaints jump during pandemic: Report

Consumers are reporting more problems with credit reports and money-transfer services

By Emile Hallez
Adviser managing $279 million at Wells Fargo joins Baird
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 29, 2020
Adviser managing $279 million at Wells Fargo joins Baird

Philip Stathos becomes part of wealth management team in Portland, Maine

By InvestmentNews
M&T Bank will use LPL for retail securities business
FINTECH JUL 29, 2020
M&T Bank will use LPL for retail securities business

The New York bank’s $20 billion in AUM will make it the largest on LPL's platform

By InvestmentNews
How technology can help advisers boost their AUM
OPINION JUL 29, 2020
How technology can help advisers boost their AUM

Advisers can automate time-consuming back-office and administrative tasks, which can make their practices run more efficiently and profitably

By Anthony Stich
Making an impact with financial literacy
OPINION JUL 29, 2020
Making an impact with financial literacy

Advisers should embrace their role as educators and teach clients about investing, debt, risk mitigation and budgeting

By Andrew Crowell
Wells Fargo files with SEC to offer ETFs
ETFS JUL 28, 2020
Wells Fargo files with SEC to offer ETFs

The wirehouse will become the latest major asset managers to enter the fray

By Bloomberg
David Reich, a familiar face in the retirement service world, dies at 50
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2020
David Reich, a familiar face in the retirement service world, dies at 50

Reich led several massive acquisitions at Hub International.

By Emile Hallez
Envestnet MoneyGuide rolls out free data analytics tool for advisers
FINTECH JUL 28, 2020
Envestnet MoneyGuide rolls out free data analytics tool for advisers

The new functionality provides metrics via a web-based dashboard

By Nicole Casperson
Purshe Kaplan Sterling in another million-dollar arbitration settlement
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2020
Purshe Kaplan Sterling in another million-dollar arbitration settlement

Payment linked to adviser who committed suicide in 2017

By Bruce Kelly
SEC orders AIG unit to pay $40 million for disclosure violations in teacher retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2020
SEC orders AIG unit to pay $40 million for disclosure violations in teacher retirement plans

Effort highlights agency’s teacher initiative, but expert calls it ‘slap on wrist’

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Annuity sales down 24% in Q2
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2020
Annuity sales down 24% in Q2

Nearly all types of annuities fell by double digits due to low interest rates and fallout from COVID-19

By Emile Hallez
SEC cites deficiencies in Form CRS filings
RIA NEWS JUL 27, 2020
SEC cites deficiencies in Form CRS filings

Initial reviews show disclosures could be ‘clearer or otherwise improved’

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEI Investments says breach at key vendor exposed customer data
FINTECH JUL 27, 2020
SEI Investments says breach at key vendor exposed customer data

The company serves as a fund administrator for Pimco, Centerbridge and other money managers

By Bloomberg
SEC, DOL take different approaches to regulating ESG investing
OPINION JUL 27, 2020
SEC, DOL take different approaches to regulating ESG investing

The DOL proposal likely would chill the use of socially responsible investments in retirement accounts; the SEC focuses on disclosure

By Mark Schoeff Jr.