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A mastermind of survival, Credit Suisse CEO must now jump-start a turnaround
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 07, 2018
A mastermind of survival, Credit Suisse CEO must now jump-start a turnaround

After keeping things from deteriorating, Tidjane Thiam sets his sights on returning the bank to its previous glory.

By Bloomberg
Wentworth Management Services buys World Equity Group
BROKER DEALERS DEC 07, 2018
Wentworth Management Services buys World Equity Group

World Equity has close to 180 brokers and nearly $40 million in annual revenue.

By Bruce Kelly
Tax law dilutes this important break after year-end
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2018
Tax law dilutes this important break after year-end

Taking a deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses will face a higher bar in 2019.

By Greg Iacurci
SIFMA says Reg BI raises broker standard above investment adviser requirements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 06, 2018
SIFMA says Reg BI raises broker standard above investment adviser requirements

Investor advocate Roper: SIFMA wouldn't support SEC proposal if it reformed broker practices

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Richard Neal: the new face driving retirement policy in Washington
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2018
Richard Neal: the new face driving retirement policy in Washington

As he becomes head of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.) is poised to make some big changes.

By Greg Iacurci
LPL Financial recruits five advisers from PNC Investments
RIAS DEC 06, 2018
LPL Financial recruits five advisers from PNC Investments

The advisers will expand the New Jersey footprint of LPL-affiliate Gladstone Advisors

By Jeff Benjamin
Retirement chatbot tells the real story about investors' greatest retirement questions
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2018
Retirement chatbot tells the real story about investors' greatest retirement questions

When it comes to 401(k)s, investors need more help with the basics.

By Ryan W. Neal
Vestwell and BNY Mellon partner on 401(k) plans, auto-IRAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2018
Vestwell and BNY Mellon partner on 401(k) plans, auto-IRAs

The alliance will help both firms distribute a retirement product to employers

By Greg Iacurci
Finra suspends broker who had assistant complete his coursework
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2018
Finra suspends broker who had assistant complete his coursework

MML Investors Services found that Danijel Velicki's assistant used his credentials to log in to firm's online learning system

By Sarah Min
Bitwise launches two new funds to capitalize on dip in cryptocurrency market
ALTERNATIVES DEC 05, 2018
Bitwise launches two new funds to capitalize on dip in cryptocurrency market

Funds are built for professional investors sick of waiting for SEC to approve a bitcoin ETF.

By Ryan W. Neal
Baird lands $228 million team from Oppenheimer
BROKER DEALERS DEC 05, 2018
Baird lands $228 million team from Oppenheimer

Richard Fisher and Dan Sullivan have joined the firm as senior vice presidents and financial advisers. Together, they generate more than $1 million in annual revenue.

By Bloomberg
Best the SEC can do or huge step backward? Industry leaders tussle over advice reform
RIAS DEC 05, 2018
Best the SEC can do or huge step backward? Industry leaders tussle over advice reform

Disagreement surrounds the effectiveness of Regulation Best Interest to meaningfully reduce conflicts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bonds are pulling portfolios into negative territory, not stocks
RIAS DEC 05, 2018
Bonds are pulling portfolios into negative territory, not stocks

Diversification is making it harder than usual to keep up with the S&P 500.

By Jeff Benjamin
UBS buckles under uproar from brokers over non-solicit agreements
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2018
UBS buckles under uproar from brokers over non-solicit agreements

The firm's shift in policy this week puts spotlight on the fight over who controls the client.

By Bruce Kelly
Here's where elite 401(k) advisers are focusing their energy
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2018
Here's where elite 401(k) advisers are focusing their energy

Current approaches to building their businesses may not get retirement plan advisers to where they would like to be.

By Fred Barstein
Are you serious, Wall Street? A response to the #MeToo 'advice' of men
RIAS DEC 05, 2018
Are you serious, Wall Street? A response to the #MeToo 'advice' of men

Men worried about #MeToo repercussions should consider whether their after-hour activities and jokes are appropriate.

By Anna Maria Garcia
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2018
Resilience, Not Reliance

By Ellie Zhu
BB&T settles 401(k) lawsuit for $24 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2018
BB&T settles 401(k) lawsuit for $24 million

The settlement is one of the largest for a financial firm accused of self-dealing in its company 401(k) plan.

By Greg Iacurci
Wells Fargo Advisors president David Kowach embraces best-interest standard
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors president David Kowach embraces best-interest standard

Executive calls 'fiduciary' an ally, not enemy, and supports a common advice regulation for investment advisers and brokers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo Advisors loses Virginia team to Raymond James
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors loses Virginia team to Raymond James

Betty Schutte-Box and Troy Yenser spent the past five years at the wirehouse in Virginia.

By Sarah Min