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RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 04, 2018
Judge dismisses parts of Yale 403(b) suit, lets others stand

Court agrees with university that offering many investment options is not a violation of ERISA.

By Robert Steyer
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 04, 2018
Former LPL broker barred for paying own taxes with client money

Finra said Laura Shean took $124,000 from a customer's brokerage account to make six payments to the IRS.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 04, 2018
More Than a Trickle: Investment Implications of the Cape Town Water Shortage

Water scarcity is a pressing issue across the globe. Investing in companies that address these issues can help solve critical problems while also providing attractive investment opportunities.

By Andreas Fruschki, CFA, Portfolio Manager, Director of Equity Research Europe
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2018
JPMorgan accused of wrongful death by estate of star broker

Lawsuit alleges futures broker committed suicide because bank forced him to retire.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2018
State efforts on fiduciary standards slow

Maryland senator pulls provision requiring such duty from bill, Nevada's time line for regulation remains uncertain.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 03, 2018
Lynn Tilton's Zohar III should be run by trustee, U.S. tells judge

The battles between Tilton and Zohar's creditors justify the appointment of a trustee, U.S. argues.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 03, 2018
Finra institutes disciplinary proceedings against broker over alleged improper variable annuity sales

Regulator claims Frederick David Holloway replaced lower-cost variable annuities with higher-cost ones without ensuring they were suitable or in their clients' best interests.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2018
What the 5th Circuit decision doesn't do

The ruling doesn't apply to services, so investment management services for retirement plans and IRAs remain fiduciary activities.

By Fred Reish
RIAS APR 03, 2018
Fisher Investments growing fast in 401(k) market

Its 401(k) Solutions business, only four years old, has amassed more than $400 million.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2018
Loosened rules at odds with efforts to cut 401(k) loans, hardship withdrawals

New law eases restrictions on loans from defined contribution plans, even as employers work to stem plan leakage.

By Meaghan Kilroy
New York state creates voluntary retirement savings program
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2018
New York state creates voluntary retirement savings program

Program targets private-sector workers who don't have access to a retirement savings plan.

By James Comtois
FINTECH APR 02, 2018
Beyond payroll: What makes broker-dealers successful

Adviser compensation management is about more than adviser compensation.

By Michael Brodeur
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 02, 2018
Morgan Stanley fights to keep fired-broker lawsuit private

Wirehouse wants author's wrongful termination claim to be handled in arbitration.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2018
New rules for a 21st century retirement

New book for clients and advisers focuses on strategies to maximize retirement income.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2018
Are annuities finally getting some respect?

A bipartisan effort in Congress to ease annuity use in 401(k)s follows years of related academic research.

By Greg Iacurci
OPINION MAR 31, 2018
Industry and regulators need to safeguard broker data

Poor data management and sharing practices can expose the personal information of thousands of individuals.

By crain-api
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2018
Have variable annuities sales hit rock bottom?

After six years of declines, sales could improve slightly if rising interest rates help insurers more easily support their guarantees.

By Greg Iacurci
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 30, 2018
Deutsche Bank reportedly names John Thain to its supervisory board

Former Merrill CEO is one of four nominees to stand for election in May.

By Bloomberg
RIAS MAR 30, 2018
Greg Fleming's latest venture bets on the Rockefeller brand

The Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley veteran has deep connections in the industry, which should help him as he sets out to build an independent firm with $100 billion in AUM.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS MAR 30, 2018
Adviser's Consultant: Luring breakaway brokers to a hybrid RIA

Goss Advisors makes the case for economies of scale leading to higher payouts.

By Jeff Benjamin