Outsourcing suddenly in with advisers and their firms
But sometimes it's smart for one spouse to file before reaching 66
Industry group is wary of the SEC's information-seeking request
A hard look at agency's likely new chairman
Official calls economic analysis "robust," says process is completely transparent.
A House bill would require the Labor Dept. to coordinate with the SEC in devising a rejiggered standard. Some experts say such 'coordination' could spell the end of the department's plan. Here's why.
The co-founders like, respect and think quants are underserved — and have too little access to tools of their own
Quantopian provides tools, storage and protection for user-created algorithms
Three industry leaders and <i>IN</i> editor Fred Gabriel chat about the forces that are shaping the advisory business. <b>Also:</b> <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20130605/FREE/605009999/PH?issuedate=20130623&sid=AI">10 advisers who transformed the business</a>
Mandatory arbitration has been generating plenty of headlines lately, but SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter says the regulator won't be addressing the subject any time soon.
The pressure is mounting to get rid of mandatory arb contracts. The latest: State regulators are urging the SEC to toss a Finra ruling that upheld Charles Schwab's use of the waivers.
Some banks indicating they may shut accounts to ease compliance headaches.
