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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 19, 2018
Transparency, credibility, fairness: Finra's decision to explain rationale for penalties is a welcome one

Agency strikes a balance between punishment and deterrence.

By crain-api
OPINION MAY 19, 2018
Why we must create a more diverse and sustainable financial planning profession

CEO explains how, why a firm should commit to conscious inclusion.

By Marguerita Cheng
The gig economy as a backup retirement plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2018
The gig economy as a backup retirement plan

Some workers embrace side hustles to boost their nest eggs.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2018
Rich are abuzz over tax-cutting dynasty trusts

Tax overhaul's doubling of the estate-tax exemption to $22 million has generated interest in the trusts

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 18, 2018
UBS wins $9.7 million Finra award

Brokerage recoups settlement costs from a lawsuit filed by the ex-wife of a former client.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 18, 2018
Pope Francis wants financial advisers to work like fiduciaries

Vatican bulletin admonishes advisers who act against the best interests of their clients.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 18, 2018
Long-term outlook for gold is upbeat given tech, emerging markets

But we should talk about the short-term outlook.

By John Waggoner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 18, 2018
Wells Fargo's latest issue emerges amid bank's rebranding campaign

News that bank's wholesale unit altered the records of corporate clients sent its stock lower Thursday

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 17, 2018
Employees at best places to work focus on the person — and the fun

Employees at best places to work firms focus on the person and fun.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 17, 2018
States trying to save DOL fiduciary rule appeal rejection of effort to intervene

California, New York, Oregon ask for rehearing by full 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
WIREHOUSES MAY 17, 2018
Wells Fargo sees slowdown in advisers exiting this year

The 2016 banking scandal and public relations fiasco had alienated some of the firm's advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 17, 2018
The gig economy as a backup retirement plan

Some workers embrace side hustles to boost their nest eggs.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 17, 2018
Those in managed accounts, target-date funds get better returns than DIY investors

'Professionals pretty much everywhere will probably outperform amateurs.'

By Robert Steyer
Oregon auto-IRA success shows national program would 'work well,' advocate says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2018
Oregon auto-IRA success shows national program would 'work well,' advocate says

Program has amassed nearly $3 million in just a few months.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2018
Waddell & Reed sees flurry of senior staff departures

Firm also experiences an almost 30% decline in number of brokers and advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2018
Jordan Belfort, 'Wolf of Wall Street,' falling behind on restitution

Still owes $97 million; lawyer says he's 'cash strapped'; prosecutors say he's a 'deadbeat.'

By Bloomberg
RIAS MAY 16, 2018
California RIA William Jordan settles with SEC on fraud charges

Adviser consents to permanent injunction; court will determine penalties.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 16, 2018
SEC, Finra nab two firms for AML violations

Chinese bank unit fined $5.3 million over anti-money laundering laxity.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 16, 2018
SEC enforcement officials say they focus on quality, not quantity, of cases

Regulator brought fewer actions in fiscal 2017, but touts a record $1 billion being returned to harmed investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2018
Mass Mutual to hike some LTC premiums by 77%

Move will affect 54,000 policyholders with older policies.

By Bloomberg