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Finra set to propose new rules targeting rogue brokerages
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 13, 2019
Finra set to propose new rules targeting rogue brokerages

Board says the measures will be published for comment 'soon.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Clients don't trust you? Here's a perfect product to pitch
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 13, 2019
Clients don't trust you? Here's a perfect product to pitch

Berkley FinSecure says its anti-embezzlement policy is a first.

By InvestmentNews
How to achieve a client-centric practice
OPINION MAR 13, 2019
How to achieve a client-centric practice

Advisers can deliver unparalleled value by delivering solid financial advice in a trusted human relationship through a highly personalized experience

By Ken Cella
Opponents of Maryland fiduciary bill tell lawmakers to wait on SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 13, 2019
Opponents of Maryland fiduciary bill tell lawmakers to wait on SEC

Supporter praises state for stepping in where federal regulator falls short.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Super OSJ controlling $175 million in assets moves to Securities America
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 12, 2019
Super OSJ controlling $175 million in assets moves to Securities America

Lanzetta Group's 11 advisers formerly were affiliated with Questar Capital.

By InvestmentNews
ACLI comes off bench to support legislation requiring employers offer access to retirement plans
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 12, 2019
ACLI comes off bench to support legislation requiring employers offer access to retirement plans

Life insurance organization argues automatic plans would be 'marketplace solution,' not big government.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Concerns about GPB Capital trash hauling business come to the fore
ALTERNATIVES MAR 12, 2019
Concerns about GPB Capital trash hauling business come to the fore

What did IBDs that sold GPB private placements know about its trash hauling companies?

By Bruce Kelly
Capital gains increase at heart of Democrats' tax-the-rich plans
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 12, 2019
Capital gains increase at heart of Democrats' tax-the-rich plans

Experts say various Democratic plans for hiking taxes generally come down to increasing the capital gains rate.

By Bloomberg
Lipper plans ESG scoring system for mutual funds
RIAS MAR 12, 2019
Lipper plans ESG scoring system for mutual funds

Citing the growing appeal of sustainable investing, Lipper aims set the bar for ESG ratings

By Jeff Benjamin
Former Pimco CEO charged in college admissions bribery scheme
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 12, 2019
Former Pimco CEO charged in college admissions bribery scheme

Douglas Hodge allegedly paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to get two of his children admitted to the University of Southern California.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan draws bipartisan criticism at tough House hearing
WIREHOUSES MAR 12, 2019
Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan draws bipartisan criticism at tough House hearing

Republicans and Democrats grill Tim Sloan for more than four hours.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo CEO disputes claim the bank is too big to manage
WIREHOUSES MAR 12, 2019
Wells Fargo CEO disputes claim the bank is too big to manage

Sloan tells the House Financial Services Committee that Wells is working to address regulators' concerns.

By Bloomberg
Starting a new advisory firm: How to outsource and structure your practice
OPINION MAR 12, 2019
Starting a new advisory firm: How to outsource and structure your practice

Scott Hanson started a firm in 1993. Here's how he'd build one in 2019.

By Scott Hanson
Forget zero fees. This ETF is offering to pay investors
ETFS MAR 12, 2019
Forget zero fees. This ETF is offering to pay investors

Salt Financial plans a low-volatility stock ETF that will give people 50 cents for every $1,000 they invest

By Bloomberg
Things to watch as Tim Sloan of Wells Fargo testifies before Congress
WIREHOUSES MAR 11, 2019
Things to watch as Tim Sloan of Wells Fargo testifies before Congress

House Financial Services committee will grill the CEO Tuesday about the progress he's made in resolving the bank's scandals.

By Bloomberg
Future of advice is wealth planning across the household
RIAS MAR 11, 2019
Future of advice is wealth planning across the household

MMI report: Advisers will need tech to manage all client accounts together as one.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC says 79 firms will return $125 million to clients as part of clemency program
RIAS MAR 11, 2019
SEC says 79 firms will return $125 million to clients as part of clemency program

Agency offered incentives to advisers to turn themselves in.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
High-net-worth investors not impressed by mobile wealth management apps
FINTECH MAR 11, 2019
High-net-worth investors not impressed by mobile wealth management apps

Apps are still too text-heavy and difficult to navigate, J.D. Power study finds.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo Advisors sweetens the pot for both older and younger advisers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 11, 2019
Wells Fargo Advisors sweetens the pot for both older and younger advisers

Under the changes, retiring reps get a 25% bonus and younger advisers get help acquiring the business of those leaving the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC bars former broker for taking more than $1 million from client accounts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 11, 2019
SEC bars former broker for taking more than $1 million from client accounts

Former Wells Fargo rep John Gregory Schmidt had been barred by Finra.

By InvestmentNews