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RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2016
Your credit card choice could make-or-break the bank

The wrong pick can cost you money or a free trip.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2016
Will your career really last into retirement?

Working into your 70s or 80s can be a great idea, but it's also completely unrealistic for many workers who want to stick to their chosen profession.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2016
Clock is ticking on Social Security insolvency that could result in future benefit cuts

It's not the first time the country has faced a Social Security funding crisis.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2016
RIAs rank technology spending as top priority amid competition from robo-platforms: Scottrade survey

Technology spending has edged out spending on business growth as the top priority for registered investment advisers, according to a recent survey.

By Jeff Benjamin
Ex-J.P. Turner broker accused of excessive trading in elderly client's account barred by Finra
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 09, 2016
Ex-J.P. Turner broker accused of excessive trading in elderly client's account barred by Finra

The regulator said Anthony Mastroianni Jr. churned an elderly client's account at two different brokerages.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2016
Three ways 401(k) advisers can demonstrate their value to clients

Retirement plan advisers should be able to provide quantifiable metrics that demonstrate their success.

By Aaron Pottichen
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 09, 2016
The future of financial planning through fiduciary lenses

There will be a variety of desired and unexpected consequences of the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Jamie Hopkins and Craig Lemoine
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2016
Finra launches extensive sweep of broker-dealer cross-selling

Regulator looking into incentives firms are offering employees to promote bank products of an affiliate or parent company to retail brokerage customers in wake of Wells Fargo scandal.

By John Waggoner
Broker-dealers are failing to supervise rogue brokers, says Massachusetts regulator William Galvin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 08, 2016
Broker-dealers are failing to supervise rogue brokers, says Massachusetts regulator William Galvin

Only 6% of reps with checkered backgrounds were placed on heightened supervision by their broker-dealers, according to a new report.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 08, 2016
Investment Company Institute says DOL rule is already depriving investors of financial advice

Some people turned away by their brokers are contacting mutual funds for help, fund trade group official says. <b><i>(Related read: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20161205/FREE/161209971/betterment-presses-trump-to-keep-dol-rule&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Betterment presses Trump to keep DOL rule</a>)</b></i>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2016
Time for a new Social Security Commission

Clock is ticking on trust fund insolvency that could result in future benefit cuts.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 08, 2016
Trump pick for Labor secretary not likely to favor DOL fiduciary rule

Though Andrew Puzder, a fast-food CEO, has not weighed in on the regulation, his conservative leanings on employment policies indicate he probably won't embrace it.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 07, 2016
Luis Aguilar recalls harrowing times at SEC

The former commissioner began a seven-year stint just as the financial crisis began.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH DEC 07, 2016
Do human advisers make clients happier than robos?

Investors appreciate both, but do turn to traditional advisers over digital ones for some services.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2016
Congress reignites debate over lifetime income disclosures in 401(k) plans

Legislation is being considered to continue a stalled Labor Department effort to require income illustrations on retirement account statements.

By Greg Iacurci
Merrill Lynch to pay $7.03 million in Finra case for inadequacies in leveraging customer brokerage accounts
WIREHOUSES DEC 07, 2016
Merrill Lynch to pay $7.03 million in Finra case for inadequacies in leveraging customer brokerage accounts

Finra settlement also includes $780,000 in restitution to 22 clients who borrowed against their accounts to invest in Puerto Rico securities. <b><i>(More: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20161003/FREE/161009993/massachusetts-charges-morgan-stanley-over-unethical-sales-contest&quot;&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Massachusetts charges Morgan Stanley over unethical sales contest</a>)</b></i>

By Bruce Kelly
OPINION DEC 07, 2016
To help clients succeed in investing, it may require a walk down bizarro Wall Street

Truisms of life, such as doing more is better, are often turned on their head when investing.

By Daniel Crosby
Take 5: Knut Rostad on the DOL fiduciary rule, advisory fees, and his hope for a debate with Trump adviser Anthony Scaramucci
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2016
Take 5: Knut Rostad on the DOL fiduciary rule, advisory fees, and his hope for a debate with Trump adviser Anthony Scaramucci

Mr. Rostad says RIAs should be much more proactive when it comes to fiduciary.

By Jeff Benjamin
Rumors of DOL fiduciary rule's demise greatly exaggerated: panel
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 06, 2016
Rumors of DOL fiduciary rule's demise greatly exaggerated: panel

Industry executives see the potential for changes to the rule, but say firms would be wise to continue to work toward the scheduled April implementation.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 06, 2016
Outlook good for expanded accredited investor definition after strong approval in House

Sailing through the chamber, bill includes changes to who is considered a sophisticated investor eligible to participate in private placements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.