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DOL fiduciary rule hastening death of L-share variable annuities
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 30, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule hastening death of L-share variable annuities

Insurers are speeding up their closures of L-share products as regulators crack down, but are quickly introducing new fee-based contracts.

By Greg Iacurci
Trump's immigration ban tricky for CEOs
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 29, 2017
Trump's immigration ban tricky for CEOs

Many major companies depend on free flow of goods and personnel to fuel their businesses

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 29, 2017
The Trump Effect: How the president will impact financial markets

Donald Trump has proved he can move stock prices on a whim, but it's his stance on trade that might be of greater importance to investors.

By John Waggoner
Smarter sellers, buyers bog down RIA M&A activity
RIAS JAN 27, 2017
Smarter sellers, buyers bog down RIA M&A activity

New Fidelity report calculates 104 deals last year compared to 138 in 2015, partially due to growing gaps between what buyers are willing to pay and what sellers are seeking.

By Jeff Benjamin
WIREHOUSES JAN 27, 2017
Morgan Stanley to move ahead with changes despite uncertainty around DOL fiduciary rule

The firm will make “many” of the pricing and product design changes it planned last year, according to a memo sent to employees.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 27, 2017
Sen. Elizabeth Warren alleges Labor Department removed website tied to Wells Fargo investigation

Ms. Warren said she received a “page not found” error this week when she tried to access a site set up to track complaints from the bank's employees.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 27, 2017
Adviser, fund groups call on SEC to review rules and 'give us a breather'

Regulator should assess whether requirements on the books — including for advertising, custody — are working, and just generally slow down, according to advocates for the profession and industry.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2017
When claiming Social Security early makes sense

This strategy is not going away with the rule changes authorized by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2017
Some 401(k) advisers seize on Trump tax reform to push Roth

Advisers said the prospect of lower income tax rates poses an opportunity to recommend employers add a 401(k) Roth feature, and discuss the benefits of Roth deferrals and conversions with employees.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2017
How to find the cheapest tax prep software that's right for you

Caution to consumers: Free doesn't always mean free.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 26, 2017
Adviser's Consultant: Provide these services to attract younger clients

Millennials need help figuring out where their money goes, not just how to save it for retirement.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2017
JPMorgan sued for self-dealing in its 401(k) plan

Plan participant claims use of expensive proprietary funds cost employees millions in retirement savings.

By Greg Iacurci
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 26, 2017
SEC hits Citigroup advisory unit with $18.3 million penalty for overbilling clients

From 2000 until 2015, Citigroup overcharged about 60,000 advisory client accounts and was unable to locate another 83,000 client contracts that were opened between 1990 and 2012.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2017
Student loan borrowers may have accrued billions of dollars in avoidable interest charges

Government lawsuits accuse one of the nation's largest student loan servicers of taking shortcuts to minimize its costs.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 26, 2017
Adviser banned for cherry picking trades to reward himself over clients

Michael J. Breton allegedly cost clients $1.3 million by placing trades through a master brokerage account and then allocating profitable trades to himself while placing unprofitable ones into client accounts.

By Bruce Kelly
Schwab sued over funds offered in its own 401(k) plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2017
Schwab sued over funds offered in its own 401(k) plan

Plaintiff argues company “imprudently and disloyally larded the plan with unnecessary, expensive and poorly performing investment products and services.”

By Robert Steyer
10 important client considerations with 401(k) rollovers
OPINION JAN 26, 2017
10 important client considerations with 401(k) rollovers

Advisers need to make sure they understand where clients are coming from and how this decision will impact their retirement security.

By Jamie Hopkins
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2017
401(k) plans make big fund changes following new money market rules

A significant portion of employers switched to a stable value or government money market fund in response to SEC reforms.

By Greg Iacurci
When it comes to investment returns, not all robos measure up
EQUITIES JAN 25, 2017
When it comes to investment returns, not all robos measure up

Schwab and Vanguard at opposite ends of robos' performance spectrum, advisory firm's report finds.

By Liz Skinner
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 25, 2017
Three Fed rate hikes this year? Here's how to prepare

For income portfolios, panelists at the Inside ETFs conference suggest wide diversification among dividend-paying stocks, corporate bonds and international debt.

By John Waggoner