Lawmakers express frustration with Chairwoman Mary Jo White's leadership as they grill her on corporate disclosures and a universal fiduciary rule at Senate hearing.
Most companies charge a price for their digital advice platforms, but for how long?
Some of the more exotic ETF strategies may be difficult to defend as being in a client's best interest.
Avoid being the target of lawsuits by establishing and documenting a prudent process.
Labor Department acknowledges fiduciaries can apply environmental, societal and governance factors when investing
New guidance amends old rules that had a "chilling effect" on ESG fund use in ERISA plans.
State and federal initiatives are growing dialogue between policymakers, industry and congressmen around the retirement savings gap.
Incorporating robo-advice might make servicing middle market more profitable, Cerulli study says.
While surveys say credit is loosening for some types of loans, standards are still far tighter than they were before the financial crisis.
Industry blogger Michael Kitces questioned the board's decision to automatically extract a $25 donation when certificants pay annual dues.
The insurer joins other firms such as Fidelity Investments and Ameriprise Financial in settling allegations over excessive 401(k) fees in their own company plans.
Blooom hopes to use her experience in financial crisis, student debt to push company forward.
The deal is the largest under the tenure of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
Advisers who use Microsoft programs can expect new enhancements on the horizon.
Prominent researchers are embracing the home equity product as a key retirement planning tool. Will advisers follow? <b><i>(Related: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20160610/FREE/610009999/PH/9-surprising-ways-to-use-a-reverse-mortgage"" target=""_blank"" rel="noopener noreferrer">9 surprising ways to use a reverse mortgage</a>)</b></i>
Letter directs top regulator Richard Ketchum to do more to stop repeat offenders and the firms that hire them.
Finra's CEO was one of the sharpest critics of the proposed rule, but now he's praising the Labor Department. <i><b>(More: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus" target="_blank">Coverage of the DOL rule from every angle</a>)</i></b>
LinkedIn rolled out a new feature this month to help its users find professionals, including wealth managers and Certified Financial Planners.
On tap for 2016: Fiduciary duty comes to fruition?
The first wave of boomers turns 70½ and must start taking distributions from their retirement savings.
