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Finra widens window on exam cycle for some small firms
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 08, 2019
Finra widens window on exam cycle for some small firms

Those with clean records to be reviewed every four years, board member says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New Hampshire law aims to protect vulnerable elderly
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2019
New Hampshire law aims to protect vulnerable elderly

State will allow advisers to delay disbursement of funds in certain circumstances

By InvestmentNews
Could Google get into fund management?
FINTECH AUG 07, 2019
Could Google get into fund management?

With so much data, the search giant could theoretically run a successful hedge fund.

By Ryan W. Neal
Regulators, legislators focus on delivering restitution to harmed investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 07, 2019
Regulators, legislators focus on delivering restitution to harmed investors

Partisan split emerges over question of providing agencies more reach-back on fines

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fidelity dogged again by 401(k) quid-pro-quo allegations
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2019
Fidelity dogged again by 401(k) quid-pro-quo allegations

Claims that have resurfaced about a mutually beneficial financial relationship between MIT and Fidelity are similar to one in a prior case.

By Greg Iacurci
401(k) lawsuits creeping down to smaller plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2019
401(k) lawsuits creeping down to smaller plans

Traditionally the realm of multibillion-dollar 401(k) plans, recent lawsuits have targeted plans with as little as $188 million.

By Greg Iacurci
GPB adds class action lawsuit to list of woes
ALTERNATIVES AUG 06, 2019
GPB adds class action lawsuit to list of woes

Private placement firm's latest hurdle stems from the lack of financial reporting.

By Bruce Kelly
Stock market claws back from China blow
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2019
Stock market claws back from China blow

Latest on the Dow and S&P, along with key events to watch out for this week

By Bloomberg
Finra arbitrators order Schwab to pay $347,000 to RIA owner for allegedly helping competitor
RIA NEWS AUG 06, 2019
Finra arbitrators order Schwab to pay $347,000 to RIA owner for allegedly helping competitor

Owner of Laguna Financial Group says Schwab violated own conflicts policy for RIAs on platform

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Succession planning where the adviser keeps working?
OPINION AUG 06, 2019
Succession planning where the adviser keeps working?

'Sell and stay' is a strategy that can help advisers focus on what they care most about doing in later years.

By Scott Hanson
Social Security and Medicare issues get personal
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2019
Social Security and Medicare issues get personal

Forced to slow down, our columnist has a lot to think about concerning her future.

By Mary Beth Franklin
New York best interest rule for annuity, life insurance sales upheld by state court
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 05, 2019
New York best interest rule for annuity, life insurance sales upheld by state court

Regulation's language is similar to that of the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule.

By Greg Iacurci
Recession indicator pushed to highest alert since 2007
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 05, 2019
Recession indicator pushed to highest alert since 2007

The move follows reports that China is responding to U.S. president's threat of more tariffs.

By Bloomberg
Tech to help advisers plan for more years of healthcare costs in retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 05, 2019
Tech to help advisers plan for more years of healthcare costs in retirement

Helping clients manage money through longer lifespans is an increasing concern.

By Ryan W. Neal
New DOL advice rule must factor in reality of aging investors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2019
New DOL advice rule must factor in reality of aging investors

More than any other client segment, older people rely on advisers to be their honest guide

By crain-api
Time to shift your hiring goal from 'culture-fit' to 'culture-add'
OPINION AUG 03, 2019
Time to shift your hiring goal from 'culture-fit' to 'culture-add'

As a firm owner or decision-maker, you have the power to make an impact on this profession.

By Rianka Dorsainvil
Advisers resist SECURE Act provision to limit inherited IRAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2019
Advisers resist SECURE Act provision to limit inherited IRAs

Provision would pay for other aspects of retirement-savings bill.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former Fidelity broker barred over expense falsification
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 02, 2019
Former Fidelity broker barred over expense falsification

Orlando Vargas was reimbursed for computer equipment he never bought.

By InvestmentNews
What recent Google and Salesforce acquisitions mean for the future of advice
FINTECH AUG 02, 2019
What recent Google and Salesforce acquisitions mean for the future of advice

For data to have an impact in financial services, it has to be analyzed by someone who knows the industry.

By Donna Prlich
Is your firm using the technology you need to succeed?
FINTECH AUG 02, 2019
Is your firm using the technology you need to succeed?

Here are some telltale signs that you may be due for a tech upgrade.

By Gordon Ross