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Bills would end mandatory arbitration in adviser, broker contracts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 04, 2019
Bills would end mandatory arbitration in adviser, broker contracts

Legislation faces uphill battle in Congress, but the issue may become popular on the presidential campaign trail.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fidelity faces Galvin inquiry over fees charged for 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2019
Fidelity faces Galvin inquiry over fees charged for 401(k) plans

Massachusetts' Secretary of the Commonwealth joins the Labor Department in questioning charges some mutual funds face for using Fidelity's platform.

By Bloomberg
Cetera Financial Group to offer fee-for-service business model
FINTECH MAR 04, 2019
Cetera Financial Group to offer fee-for-service business model

The network's advisers will be able to offer one-time services or ongoing subscription-style fees.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra disciplinary actions packed $107,000 average punch in 2018
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 04, 2019
Finra disciplinary actions packed $107,000 average punch in 2018

By InvestmentNews
GPB Capital Holdings now focus of FBI investigation
ALTERNATIVES MAR 04, 2019
GPB Capital Holdings now focus of FBI investigation

Agency's inquiry follows SEC and Finra investigations into private placement firm, which has raised $1.8 billion from wealthy investors.

By Bruce Kelly
Vanguard share of target-date fund market becoming 'obscene'
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2019
Vanguard share of target-date fund market becoming 'obscene'

The fund giant has ridden the wave of investors seeking lower costs, primarily as a result of retirement-plan lawsuits.

By Greg Iacurci
Making room for the next generation of advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2019
Making room for the next generation of advisers

Many financial advisers are choosing to delay retirement, but where does that leave their younger colleagues?

By Joni Youngwirth
Help older clients facing a layoff realize their worth
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2019
Help older clients facing a layoff realize their worth

A client's morale will start to drop as quickly as their net worth.

By crain-api
Financial literacy: An epic fail in America
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2019
Financial literacy: An epic fail in America

How serious is the issue of financial literacy in the US and what can be done about it? Find out here

By Ramon Berenguer
Custodians no longer at the center of RIA technology hubs
RIA NEWS MAR 01, 2019
Custodians no longer at the center of RIA technology hubs

Aite report shows more advisers are reaching out directly to technology vendors.

By Ryan W. Neal
As donor-advised funds grow in popularity, they may draw more scrutiny
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 01, 2019
As donor-advised funds grow in popularity, they may draw more scrutiny

Vehicles offer way to get tax breaks for bundling donations while delaying the giving part.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Instagram: A guide for financial advisers
FINTECH MAR 01, 2019
Instagram: A guide for financial advisers

Compliance isn't the only issue — you need to have the right kind of content to start an account in the first place.

By Scott Kleinberg
Adviser trade associations, investor advocates split on Nevada's authority to implement fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 01, 2019
Adviser trade associations, investor advocates split on Nevada's authority to implement fiduciary rule

SIFMA, FSI, Investment Adviser Association say hands off; 16 advocacy groups say bring it on.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
HSA assets should hit $75 billion by end of 2020, study projects
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2019
HSA assets should hit $75 billion by end of 2020, study projects

Researcher Devenir says number of accounts grew 13% last year to 25 million.

By InvestmentNews
New Jersey poised to create auto-IRA program
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2019
New Jersey poised to create auto-IRA program

The Garden State would be the sixth state to create such a retirement program, and experts say it's likely others will join the ranks this year.

By Greg Iacurci
Cetera Financial Group reels in $5 billion in assets to start 2019
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 28, 2019
Cetera Financial Group reels in $5 billion in assets to start 2019

Chairman says management is 'rock solid' despite the departure of CEO Robert Moore.

By Bruce Kelly
Key Senate Democrat raises concerns about SEC advice reform proposal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 28, 2019
Key Senate Democrat raises concerns about SEC advice reform proposal

During hearing, several bills affecting advisers and brokers receive initial Senate consideration.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fidelity says it fully discloses fund fees in 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2019
Fidelity says it fully discloses fund fees in 401(k) plans

Department of Labor is allegedly investigating asset manager's infrastructure fee that is the focus of a 401(k) lawsuit.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo sees 'possible' legal losses rising by $500 million
WIREHOUSES FEB 27, 2019
Wells Fargo sees 'possible' legal losses rising by $500 million

Bank ups its estimate of how much it might have to spend to resolve investigations and claims related to its scandals.

By Bloomberg
CFP Board chief executive Kevin Keller joins $1 million compensation ranks
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 27, 2019
CFP Board chief executive Kevin Keller joins $1 million compensation ranks

Other seven-figure earners include top executives at ICI, SIFMA.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.