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SEC commissioner warns about use of leverage in ETFs
ETFS NOV 12, 2018
SEC commissioner warns about use of leverage in ETFs

Products that employ derivatives to boost their returns threaten the reputation of the ETF market, says Robert Jackson.

By Bloomberg
Best interest standard must come with fiduciary teeth: Borzi
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 12, 2018
Best interest standard must come with fiduciary teeth: Borzi

Former assistant secretary of labor says the best way to help investors is with a common advice rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra finds Commonwealth Financial overcharged these investors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 12, 2018
Finra finds Commonwealth Financial overcharged these investors

Broker-dealer returns to investors the nearly $900,000 it gained by placing clients in higher-cost funds.

By Jeff Benjamin
The new normal of succession planning
OPINION NOV 12, 2018
The new normal of succession planning

As more people work past the traditional retirement age, what does that mean for succession plans?

By Joni Youngwirth
Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — November 2018
FINTECH NOV 12, 2018
Michael Kitces: The latest in financial adviser fintech — November 2018

By Michael Kitces
Can financial advisers really achieve a paperless back office?
OPINION NOV 12, 2018
Can financial advisers really achieve a paperless back office?

Eliminating a significant portion of paper — and the hassles that go with it — can improve quality, efficiency and accuracy.

By Elisa Garcia
Transaction loans for independent advisers seeking a partial business sale
OPINION NOV 12, 2018
Transaction loans for independent advisers seeking a partial business sale

Small Business Administration loans require that the seller departs the practice entirely within 12 months of closing.

By Scott Wetzel
Why a new Betterment chief could usher in an IPO
FINTECH NOV 12, 2018
Why a new Betterment chief could usher in an IPO

The departure of Betterment founder and CEO Jon Stein, after a decade at the reins of the industry’s leading independent robo-adviser, was surprising and a bit bittersweet.

By InvestmentNews
Goldman Sachs primed to launch new robo-adviser Marcus Invest
FINTECH NOV 12, 2018
Goldman Sachs primed to launch new robo-adviser Marcus Invest

Goldman Sachs Inc. is testing its digital advice platform with employees ahead of a public rollout slated for the first quarter, according to a company memo reviewed by InvestmentNews.

By InvestmentNews
A watershed year for wealthtech adoption
FINTECH NOV 12, 2018
A watershed year for wealthtech adoption

One of the greatest impacts of 2020 on wealth management is the increase in wealthtech adoption by advisers.

By InvestmentNews
Franklin Templeton partners to launch new robo-adviser Tango
FINTECH NOV 12, 2018
Franklin Templeton partners to launch new robo-adviser Tango

Franklin Templeton has tapped Singapore-based wealthtech Bambu and Apex Clearing to launch a new turnkey robo-adviser, Tango, in an increasingly competitive digital advice space.

By InvestmentNews
Robinhood under pressure for bringing ‘gamification’ to investing
FINTECH NOV 12, 2018
Robinhood under pressure for bringing ‘gamification’ to investing

Robinhood was criticized for its use of gamification strategies to attract young investors in a complaint filed by the Massachusetts Securities Division that alleged the fintech manipulated its customers, many of whom are novice investors, into excessive trades.

By InvestmentNews
Great change or gridlock? Under a bipartisan Congress, advisers will see change
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 10, 2018
Great change or gridlock? Under a bipartisan Congress, advisers will see change

Legislation to boost retirement savings might gain support.

By Bloomberg
InvestmentNews turns 20: A young industry evolves, as does our coverage
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2018
InvestmentNews turns 20: A young industry evolves, as does our coverage

A look back at 20 events that rocked financial advisers and their clients, and helped shape our profession.

By InvestmentNews
Getting divorced? Do it right now or pay much bigger tax bill
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2018
Getting divorced? Do it right now or pay much bigger tax bill

For divorces finalized starting next year, spouses paying alimony will no longer be able to deduct those payments.

By Bloomberg
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker sues firm for wrongful termination, smear campaign
WIREHOUSES NOV 09, 2018
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker sues firm for wrongful termination, smear campaign

Claims his income is going from $300,000 to $91,000 as a result of his tarnished reputation.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra arbitrators award $1 million to retirement investors in fraud involving Texas REIT
ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2018
Finra arbitrators award $1 million to retirement investors in fraud involving Texas REIT

IMS Securities withdrew its Finra registration in 2017, and was expelled from the industry this year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS reaches last leg of two largest court battles
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 09, 2018
UBS reaches last leg of two largest court battles

Swiss bank could face billions of dollars in fines from French and US authorities.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo reportedly ends investigation of gender bias in wealth management unit
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 09, 2018
Wells Fargo reportedly ends investigation of gender bias in wealth management unit

Wealth management head Jay Welker, a focus of many complaints, announced plans to retire on Tuesday

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC tests show investors don't understand disclosure form for brokers, advisers
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 08, 2018
SEC tests show investors don't understand disclosure form for brokers, advisers

Investor advocates: Agency still has a lot of work to do on Form CRS

By Mark Schoeff Jr.