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Get ready for more whistleblowers in the financial advice sector
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2016
Get ready for more whistleblowers in the financial advice sector

The SEC and states like Indiana believe company insiders can provide better insights on fraud and wrongdoing than aggrieved investors can.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Barrage of Schwab ads to proclaim virtues of fiduciary advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2016
Barrage of Schwab ads to proclaim virtues of fiduciary advisers

Custodian's print and digital campaign will highlight RIAs' strengths and why investors should hire them.

By Liz Skinner
Custodians tell fee-only advisers to find a new way to stand out after DOL fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 26, 2016
Custodians tell fee-only advisers to find a new way to stand out after DOL fiduciary rule

Now that all retirement advice must be in a client's best interest, prospects are going to hear from every type of adviser that they act as fiduciaries.

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 25, 2016
Finra bans LPL broker for depositing client funds into own bank account

By Grete Suarez
Advisers uncertain about future but Schwab exec urges them to embrace change
FINTECH OCT 25, 2016
Advisers uncertain about future but Schwab exec urges them to embrace change

Markets and upcoming elections weigh heavily on their outlook.

By Grete Suarez
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2016
First set of FAQs on fiduciary rule coming 'very soon,' but deadline extension 'not likely': DOL's Borzi

'This first set of FAQs will focus on some of the questions that have been raised in connection with the exemptions,' Borzi said. <b><i>(More: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-faq&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>A comprehensive, searchable database of advisers' fiduciary FAQs</a>)</i></b>

By Greg Iacurci
Adviser compensation, rollovers most complex factors under DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2016
Adviser compensation, rollovers most complex factors under DOL fiduciary rule

Determining adviser compensation under BICE is likely the &quot;single most complicated thing&quot; in the rule, according to attorney Fred Reish.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 25, 2016
Wells Fargo claws back more than $1 million from broker claiming wrongful termination, Finra says

Eric Zakarin was also liable for $357,000 of Wells Fargo's attorneys' fees.

By Christine Idzelis
The case for more U.S. infrastructure investment by the private sector
OPINION OCT 25, 2016
The case for more U.S. infrastructure investment by the private sector

Many new U.S. infrastructure funds are designed to offer investors the possibility of higher income in exchange for taking some additional risk.

By Thomas Hoops
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 25, 2016
Investors want more government spending

Also, Wells Fargo's biggest non-performing asset is its board, Kansas clamps down on bad news, and the ruby slippers are saved.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra alleges former broker made unsuitable energy investments for elderly clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2016
Finra alleges former broker made unsuitable energy investments for elderly clients

Retirees lost $140,000 after Christopher Ariola unduly concentrated them in energy, gold.

By Christine Idzelis
FINTECH OCT 24, 2016
TD Ameritrade introduces new retail robo-adviser platform

Custodian offers five portfolios with investment selected by Morningstar professionals.

By Grete Suarez
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2016
China Oceanwide agrees to buy Genworth for $2.7 billion in cash

A China Oceanwide investment platform will pay $5.43 per share, the companies said.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH OCT 24, 2016
SS&C acquires CRM firm used by large wealth managers

Salentica client relationship management software to become part of Black Diamond platform.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2016
Big gap between Social Security cost-of-living adjustment and retiree inflation

Miniscule benefit hike won't protect seniors' buying power.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH OCT 24, 2016
Even low-tech tools can trip up advisers going independent

An adviser shares his experience starting his own firm, and the challenges of not being able to depend on a home office anymore for phones, faxes, malware and more.

By Christopher Rand
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 23, 2016
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bogus charges against SEC's Mary Jo White

Warren's charges could be motivated by political calculation rather than concern about investor protection or information.

By Ellie Zhu
FINTECH OCT 21, 2016
FOLIOfn acquires First Affirmative to expand its SRI footprint

The technology company seeks to expand its responsible investing footprint with the RIA.

By Grete Suarez
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 21, 2016
Adviser groups boost political spending to gain Capitol Hill influence

At least four trade associations reached their highest levels of donations in this election cycle, the FEC reports.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH OCT 21, 2016
How fintech aims to make DOL fiduciary rule manageable

Wealth of tools popping up to help with compliance, but will require proper adviser due diligence.

By Liz Skinner