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Former Wells Fargo adviser part of alleged $33 million crypto Ponzi: lawsuit
WIREHOUSES APR 13, 2020
Former Wells Fargo adviser part of alleged $33 million crypto Ponzi: lawsuit

The purported scheme targeted doctors and claimed their money would be used to trade cryptocurrency using a proprietary algorithm

By Bruce Kelly
New York State fines pension risk transfer insurer $45 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2020
New York State fines pension risk transfer insurer $45 million

The regulator says Athene Holding Ltd. sold insurance in the state without a license

By InvestmentNews
Client anxiety about retirement planning escalates
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2020
Client anxiety about retirement planning escalates

Survey shows 93% of advisers say clients have contacted them with concerns about their retirement plans

By Mary Beth Franklin
Deadly virus shows advisers need their own backup plan
OPINION APR 13, 2020
Deadly virus shows advisers need their own backup plan

When a partner in an advisory firm dies without a plan, it can wreak havoc on the business for years to come

By InvestmentNews
Credible vs. incredible information
FINTECH APR 12, 2020
Credible vs. incredible information

We remain laser-focused on identifying and delivering the information you need to serve your clients

By George Moriarty
3 Questions: Regulatory deadlines with Karen Barr
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 10, 2020
3 Questions: Regulatory deadlines with Karen Barr

The CEO of the Investment Adviser Association discusses how hard it will be for advisers to meet Form CRS requirements by June 30

By InvestmentNews
Finra review shows paths brokerages take to implement Reg BI
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 10, 2020
Finra review shows paths brokerages take to implement Reg BI

Experts say Finra, SEC will focus on firms' process for achieving compliance

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fed's rescue efforts leave advisers hopeful — and confused
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2020
Fed's rescue efforts leave advisers hopeful — and confused

The second government stimulus package comes as advisers are still trying to navigate the historic Cares Act

By Jeff Benjamin
IRS extends more tax deadlines
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2020
IRS extends more tax deadlines

The additional postponements cover trusts, estates and corporations, as well as individuals

By InvestmentNews
Finra panel awards $10.5 million to New York firm and its CEO
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 09, 2020
Finra panel awards $10.5 million to New York firm and its CEO

Wunderlich Securities to pay Dominick & Dickerman over 2015 deal

By InvestmentNews
Why 401(k) fees are a mystery
OPINION APR 09, 2020
Why 401(k) fees are a mystery

Despite fee-disclosure requirements passed a decade ago, it's not easy for participants to figure out how much they're being charged

By Emile Hallez
To spur lending, SEC loosens restrictions on business development companies
ALTERNATIVES APR 09, 2020
To spur lending, SEC loosens restrictions on business development companies

The regulator proposed easing calculations that determine asset coverage ratios, giving BDCs additional flexibility to issue securities

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morgan Stanley’s Gorman: I recovered from COVID-19
WIREHOUSES APR 09, 2020
Morgan Stanley’s Gorman: I recovered from COVID-19

The CEO tells employees in a video that he isolated himself at home

By InvestmentNews
Near-retirees drain TDFs at a rapid clip
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2020
Near-retirees drain TDFs at a rapid clip

People within 15 years of retirement emptied target-date funds of a net $9.4 billion in March, according to Morningstar

By Emile Hallez
Wealthy win, low-wage earners lose in tax filing extension
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 09, 2020
Wealthy win, low-wage earners lose in tax filing extension

The postponement of the tax deadline is likely to give some wealthy taxpayers an interest-free loan on their tax bills

By Bloomberg
3 suits against JPMorgan Chase’s 401(k) plan are joined
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2020
3 suits against JPMorgan Chase’s 401(k) plan are joined

The suits allege fiduciaries failed to secure lower fees for plan participants

By InvestmentNews
Effective leadership during COVID-19
OPINION APR 09, 2020
Effective leadership during COVID-19

In a crisis, when you cannot possibly know all of the facts, input from those you lead is even more important

By Charles Goldman
3 Questions: Michael Kitces on adviser fintech today
FINTECH APR 09, 2020
3 Questions: Michael Kitces on adviser fintech today

Buckingham Wealth Partners' head of planning strategy talks about whether technology is supporting advisers amid the new normal of COVID-19

By InvestmentNews
Fed announces up to $2.3 trillion in aid to businesses, municipalities
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 09, 2020
Fed announces up to $2.3 trillion in aid to businesses, municipalities

The Fed is starting programs to aid small and midsize businesses, as well as state and local governments

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES APR 09, 2020
UBS pledges $2 billion to aid small businesses via U.S. plan

Enterpreneurs make up a big part of the firm's US client base, it says

By Bloomberg