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Two of the most widely-used adviser fintechs you've never heard of
FINTECH JUL 29, 2019
Two of the most widely-used adviser fintechs you've never heard of

While not as flashy as robo-advice or financial planning, forms automation vendors count most of the broker-dealers as their customers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra bars former Fidelity broker for noncooperation with reimbursment investigation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2019
Finra bars former Fidelity broker for noncooperation with reimbursment investigation

Ernie Garcia was being investigated for altering receipts.

By InvestmentNews
Mom-and-pop investors tilt bearish despite all-time high stock prices
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2019
Mom-and-pop investors tilt bearish despite all-time high stock prices

More people say they are pessimistic than optimistic on shares according to weekly survey.

By Bloomberg
Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2019
Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board

Chris Flint says he can bring unique perspective of firms offering financial advice, products

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
GPB Capital accused of financial misconduct by business partner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 26, 2019
GPB Capital accused of financial misconduct by business partner

Auto dealership owner who sold a majority stake to the firm said it is running a Ponzi-like scheme.

By Bruce Kelly
IRS is tracking down 10,000 cryptocurrency owners who may have failed to pay taxes
FINTECH JUL 26, 2019
IRS is tracking down 10,000 cryptocurrency owners who may have failed to pay taxes

The agency is sending letters to warn taxpayers they may be subject to penalties for skirting taxes.

By Bloomberg
Raymond James, Ameriprise add advisers in Q2, as two wirehouses shed them
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 25, 2019
Raymond James, Ameriprise add advisers in Q2, as two wirehouses shed them

Both firms on receiving end of steady drip of advisers leaving Wall Street.

By Bruce Kelly
Pacific Life shutters ESG robo-adviser Swell Investing
FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Pacific Life shutters ESG robo-adviser Swell Investing

Investors have until August 30 to log in to their account to either withdraw funds, rollover them to an IRA or transfer funds.

By Ryan W. Neal
Disruptive ETFs face an ESG disruption
FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Disruptive ETFs face an ESG disruption

Online advisers are allowing investors to customize their portfolios around their social investing priorities instead of using ETFs.

By Bloomberg
Vendors need to be held to a higher standard on privacy
FINTECH JUL 25, 2019
Vendors need to be held to a higher standard on privacy

Advisory firms should perform due diligence on how all their providers safeguard clients' personal information, including custodians, software and back-office services.

By Sheryl Rowling
Waters amendment to kill Reg BI faces new hurdle
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2019
Waters amendment to kill Reg BI faces new hurdle

The policy rider, which passed the House largely along party lines, was not included in a budget agreement that requires any changes be approved by both Republicans and Democrats.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former Wells Fargo rep suspended for trading dead client's account
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 23, 2019
Former Wells Fargo rep suspended for trading dead client's account

Michael Garris, who executed 26 unauthorized transactions, was also fined $5,000.

By InvestmentNews
Budget agreement leaves SECURE Act by wayside
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 23, 2019
Budget agreement leaves SECURE Act by wayside

Senate vote on retirement-savings measure not likely this month, so supporters ready push for fall.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS loses 248 advisers in the Americas over past year
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 23, 2019
UBS loses 248 advisers in the Americas over past year

Meanwhile adviser annual productivity reaches new peak of $1.35 million.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC warns RIAs to increase supervision of staff with disciplinary histories
RIA NEWS JUL 23, 2019
SEC warns RIAs to increase supervision of staff with disciplinary histories

Examination of 50 advisory firms shows lapses in disclosure, compliance programs

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Betterment escalates robo battle with new 2.69 percent interest rate
FINTECH JUL 23, 2019
Betterment escalates robo battle with new 2.69 percent interest rate

The digital adviser is offering savings accounts with that rate for customers who also sign up for a checking account.

By Ryan W. Neal
Social Security has special rules for divorce
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2019
Social Security has special rules for divorce

Ex-spouses have more claiming options than married couples.

By Mary Beth Franklin
5 ways to achieve healthy innovation as an adviser
OPINION JUL 23, 2019
5 ways to achieve healthy innovation as an adviser

Firms should take steps now to intentionally create a culture of innovation

By Ron Carson
TD Ameritrade inches closer to enabling in-vehicle trading
FINTECH JUL 22, 2019
TD Ameritrade inches closer to enabling in-vehicle trading

TD Ameritrade's voice-activated technology now allows account holders to check their portfolio or get a quote while they're in the car.

By Bloomberg
Bills to strengthen SEC's hand seek bipartisan support
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 22, 2019
Bills to strengthen SEC's hand seek bipartisan support

Legislation to increase penalties, ease statute of limitations pass House committee on party line.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.