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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2017
House GOP tells Acosta to delay — then repeal — DOL fiduciary

More than 100 House Republicans wrote a letter to the new DOL secretary, telling him there is an "urgent need' to act on the investment-advice regulation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2017
Court enters judgment against Connecticut adviser for Ponzi scheme

Mark J. Varacchi may have to return $3.95 million his firm allegedly stole from investors.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 01, 2017
Provision to kill DOL fiduciary rule left out of funding bill

Democratic support could bode well for future legislative threats, as critics of the rule turn their attention to new Department of Labor secretary Alexander Acosta.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2017
How Social Security treats remarriage

Sometimes it pays to wait to take a second trip down the aisle.

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2017
3 missteps that could stunt financial advisers' growth

In some cases, thoughtfulness is more important than quick actions when you're looking to expand.

By Joni Youngwirth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2017
Advisers getting left behind as broker-dealers respond to Finra priority letter

The problem lies in who gets defined as a rogue broker.

By Jodie Papike
ALTERNATIVES MAY 01, 2017
Judge declines to dismiss indictment against former ARCP CFO Brian Block

Mr. Block faces charges of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, securities fraud and making false filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH MAY 01, 2017
Integration—The Holy Grail of Financial Technology

By Darren Tedesco
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 30, 2017
Donald J. Trump's first 100 days: the highs and lows

While getting Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch confirmed was a major win, Mr. Trump has stumbled in many other important areas.

By crain-api
EMERGING MARKETS APR 29, 2017
Is it time to go international?

With domestic stock valuations high, investing overseas could finally pay off.

By John Waggoner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 28, 2017
Finra bars former broker for unsuitable trades

In one example, Scott Allen Sibley allegedly exposed risk-averse retiree to naked options.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 28, 2017
The SEC would have to jump through hoops to get approval for its own fiduciary rule

The proposed Financial CHOICE Act lays out a series of tough provisions the SEC would have to meet to adopt a uniform fiduciary standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2017
Social Security: Later is better

New Fidelity survey shows more Americans plan to wait to claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS APR 28, 2017
Ask the Ethicist: What should an adviser do if their former firm violates a non-compete agreement?

Litigation over these agreements often favors the firm, but there are ways for advisers to protect their businesses.

By Dan Candura
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 28, 2017
Trump's first 100 days: What happened to your money

Here's how the new administration has affected your wallet, for good and bad, and what to watch in the days to come.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2017
This generation is most susceptible to an IRS scam

Hint: It's not who you think.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2017
Trump tax proposal leaves advisers in the dark on estate tax repeal

Ideas floated in the past include imposing a Canadian-style capital-gains tax at death in place of a federal estate tax, but the president hasn't offered additional details.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 27, 2017
Trump's first 100 days a disappointment to financial advisers

InvestmentNews survey shows that more than half disapprove of his job performance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 27, 2017
Finra bars former UBS broker

Ronald Broadstone charged with misappropriating client funds

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES APR 27, 2017
Merrill Lynch veteran moves to Raymond James

Walter Stamper of Chattanooga, Tenn., managed $147 million

By InvestmentNews