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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 26, 2018
Bank of America $42 million fine renews push for more info on where orders go

Its routing of customer orders to electronic traders triggered $42 million fine from New York state.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 24, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule: Don't abandon compliance just yet

Financial advisers, firms should not make any dramatic changes until the direction of this giant fiduciary ship is on a clearer course.

By crain-api
A Widow’s Journey
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 24, 2018
A Widow’s Journey

Most women outlive their husbands, and 70% of widows leave their adviser within a year of their spouse's death. Heather Ettinger discusses how to best serve this vulnerable group of clients.

By Carla Flores
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 23, 2018
'SheWorking' startups trade kegs for nursing rooms

Co-working startups appeal to female professionals who aren't interested in WeWork's craft-beer culture.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2018
Cost-cutting takes precedence in competitive defined-contribution environment

Managers of target-date funds continue to find ways to reduce fees

By Meaghan Kilroy
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2018
Billionaires donating to a Goldman charity unmasked by IRS error

The Goldman donor-advised fund is the fastest-growing charity in the U.S.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2018
Billionaires donating to a Goldman charity unmasked by IRS error

The Goldman donor-advised fund is the fastest-growing charity in the U.S.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2018
Social Security benefits losing buying power

Low inflation combined with rising Medicare costs threaten the adequacy of seniors' income.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 23, 2018
Finra bars former Fortune Financial rep over document denial

Fired over a fraud charge, Michael Giokas refused request for information.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 23, 2018
Bank of America to pay $42 million to NY over electronic trading probe

As part of settlement, bank admits it inflated claims about number of retail orders routed to its dark pool, called "Instinct X."

By Crain's New York Business
ALTERNATIVES MAR 23, 2018
Business development company language added to spending bill allows for increased leverage

BDC reform was tacked onto the $1.3 trillion appropriations bill signed by Trump on Friday.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 23, 2018
Merrill, JP Morgan reps managing $511 million go indie with FiNet

Minnesota Merrill team and Michigan solo broker affiliate with Wells Fargo.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2018
Deciphering Social Security survivor benefit rules

Multiple regulations complicate claiming decision for an adviser and his widowed client.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS MAR 23, 2018
TD Ameritrade has cut more than 1,100 Scottrade jobs

Consolidation following TD's $4 billion acquisition of Scottrade has resulted in a combination of layoffs and new hires.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 23, 2018
Brokers must pay clients $845,000 arbitration award

Two were involved in defrauding 100 investors out of $15 million in penny stock fraud case.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS MAR 23, 2018
Fifth generation rides Edwards brands toward RIA market

Regional brokerage Benjamin F. Edwards is still in its 'first inning' of growth.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS MAR 22, 2018
Former TD exec Tom Bradley lands on fintech board

New role with innovative cash-management platform as sign of things to come for Bradley, while potentially placing him at odds with TD.

By Jeff Benjamin
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 22, 2018
Here's how the top indexed, variable annuity sellers did last year

Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America shed the most money on the indexed side, and Prudential Annuities on the variable end, both losing more than $2 billion in sales year-over-year.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 22, 2018
Investment Adviser Association, Schwab press lawmakers for tax-reform adjustments to help advisers

Groups seek to restore deductibility for advisory fees and expand eligibility for pass-through benefits

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAR 22, 2018
What to make of Morgan Stanley's new robo

The brokerage's focus on digital could be a way to retain younger clients or an effort to catch up with Merrill.

By Bruce Kelly