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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2018
Aon Hewitt wins 401(k) lawsuit over robo-adviser kickbacks

It's the fourth time a retirement-plan record keeper has prevailed in a lawsuit scrutinizing fees received from Financial Engines.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2018
Finra looks to streamline broker-dealer exams

CEO Robert Cook says three examination teams may be consolidated.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 20, 2018
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley rep for unauthorized trades

Firm has settled 13 claims and paid customers of Thomas Alan Meier $2.5 million.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2018
Social Security benefits losing buying power

Low inflation combined with rising Medicare costs threaten the adequacy of seniors' income.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2018
Finra reduces suspension of former Morgan Stanley rep

Kenneth Mathieson's one-year suspension for outside activities cut to six months.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 19, 2018
SEC settles with L.A.-based firm over customer protection violations

Electronic Transaction Clearing censured and will pay $80,000 penalty.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 19, 2018
Merrill insiders to receive $83 million in SEC whistleblower awards

Record payouts relate to information that helped the agency win a $415 million settlement in 2016

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 19, 2018
SEC forging ahead on fiduciary rule despite DOL rule decision in 5th Circuit

Chairman Jay Clayton says 'the sooner the better' when asked when an SEC fiduciary rule will be ready.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ETFS MAR 19, 2018
Lawsuit over exchange-traded note shows peril in democratized investing

ETP industry is reconsidering disclosures at issuance and sale.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2018
Senior Wells Fargo exec: No FBI interviews here

Memo denies Journal's claim that the FBI interviewed employees in the bank's wealth management group.

By Bruce Kelly
OPINION MAR 19, 2018
Why money managers are paid so much is a mystery

There are many possible reasons, but market-beating performance isn't one of them

By Noah Smith
OPINION MAR 17, 2018
Your role in people's happiness

Financial wellness brings a lot more to an individual than peace of mind.

By Warren Cormier
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2018
Growing pains for 401(k) advisers

Support for newbies dwindles as fees decline and profits shrink.

By Fred Barstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2018
Questions to ask to stay compliant as rules change

Advisers must figure out how state, SEC and insurance regulations will affect their businesses

By David N. Levine and Kevin L. Walsh
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2018
Passive target-date funds? No such thing

Glide path requires active decisions from a manager

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2018
401(k) robo-revolution is underway

Could human advisers be displaced as digital-advice firms use technology to deliver services to plan sponsors and participants?

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 17, 2018
There's a major flaw in Finra's arbitration system

A much more feasible remedy has recently been put forth by PIABA.

By crain-api
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2018
Fifth Circuit Court ruling: point/counterpoint

Industry leaders weigh in on the ruling that changed the fate of the Labor Department's fiduciary rule.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2018
Retirement savings bill introduced in House

Like the Senate version, the bill would make it easier for smaller employers to join open multiple employer plans

By Hazel Bradford
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 16, 2018
Finra bars former broker in investigation no-show

Stephen Woods allegedly settled customer complaint on his own.

By InvestmentNews