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Small 401(k) plans lag on important metrics
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2019
Small 401(k) plans lag on important metrics

Participation and auto-enrollment are much lower among small retirement plans than larger ones, Vanguard survey finds.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 17, 2019
Finra reaches settlements with 56 firms for overcharging customers on mutual funds

Regulator obtained $89 million in restitution as a result of the crackdown.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
3 lessons for advisers from 401(k) and 403(b) class-action settlements
OPINION JUL 17, 2019
3 lessons for advisers from 401(k) and 403(b) class-action settlements

Retirement plan advisers need to discuss record-keeping pricing, investment vehicles and the use of participant data with clients

By Fred Reish
Finra panel awards investors $1.16 million over sales of REITs, other complex products
ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2019
Finra panel awards investors $1.16 million over sales of REITs, other complex products

Berthel Fisher CEO says firm gives clients 'excellent service and good investment advice'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CFP Board postpones enforcement of its revised fiduciary standard
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 16, 2019
CFP Board postpones enforcement of its revised fiduciary standard

Board's new Code of Ethics and Standards to be enforced next June, in line with the SEC's Reg BI

By Bruce Kelly
SEC charges unlicensed Tennessee 'broker' for involvement with Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 16, 2019
SEC charges unlicensed Tennessee 'broker' for involvement with Ponzi scheme

Henry J. Wieniewitz, III charged with selling securities of the Woodbridge Group.

By InvestmentNews
National Holdings facing lawsuit for allegedly retaliating against whistleblower
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 16, 2019
National Holdings facing lawsuit for allegedly retaliating against whistleblower

Chief compliance officer claims she was fired for investigating insider trading by the company's chief executive

By Jeff Benjamin
Schorsch, AR Capital to pay $60 million to settle SEC charges
ALTERNATIVES JUL 16, 2019
Schorsch, AR Capital to pay $60 million to settle SEC charges

The former REIT czar and his firm wrongfully obtained millions linked to REIT mergers.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo Advisors slows down outflow of advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 16, 2019
Wells Fargo Advisors slows down outflow of advisers

The firm had a net loss of 29 advisers compared with 140 the quarter before.

By Bruce Kelly
Critics concerned with pending second wave of SEC share-class crackdown
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 16, 2019
Critics concerned with pending second wave of SEC share-class crackdown

Former SEC commissioner says agency is engaging in rulemaking by enforcement.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Women in two-income households face greatest retirement risk
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2019
Women in two-income households face greatest retirement risk

Lifestyle creep, under-saving and lower Social Security benefits to blame.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Wells Fargo adviser managing $500 million moves to RIA firm
RIAS JUL 16, 2019
Wells Fargo adviser managing $500 million moves to RIA firm

Michelle Rudd opens office for Summit Trail Advisors in Seattle.

By InvestmentNews
Adviser compensation is the challenge with fee-based annuities
RIAS JUL 15, 2019
Adviser compensation is the challenge with fee-based annuities

Advisers who pull their fee from nonqualified annuities could cause a taxable event for their clients.

By Greg Iacurci
Adviser finalists announced in 13th annual Invest in Others Awards
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 15, 2019
Adviser finalists announced in 13th annual Invest in Others Awards

Fifteen advisers recognized for their work with nonprofits.

By InvestmentNews Staff
Former Beverly Hills rep found guilty of $200 million fraud scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2019
Former Beverly Hills rep found guilty of $200 million fraud scheme

Todd Ficeto was involved in an international hedge fund scam.

By InvestmentNews
Advisers scramble to help retirees navigate looming Fed rate cut
RIAS JUL 15, 2019
Advisers scramble to help retirees navigate looming Fed rate cut

The Fed's first interest-rate cut in a decade has advisers warning against chasing the bait of risk over safety.

By Jeff Benjamin
Cybersecurity still a top concern among RIA compliance execs
COMPLIANCE JUL 15, 2019
Cybersecurity still a top concern among RIA compliance execs

Almost three-quarters increased cybersecurity compliance testing in the past year.

By InvestmentNews
Charles Schwab reportedly in talks to buy USAA brokerage, wealth management business
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 15, 2019
Charles Schwab reportedly in talks to buy USAA brokerage, wealth management business

The deal would net Schwab roughly $100 billion in new assets.

By Greg Iacurci
Democrats warn Trump not to index capital gains to inflation for tax purposes
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2019
Democrats warn Trump not to index capital gains to inflation for tax purposes

Senators assert congressional authority to change policy

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Texting your clients? Read this first
FINTECH JUL 15, 2019
Texting your clients? Read this first

Compliance concerns are paramount when adding texting to your communications mix.

By Dusty Russell