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INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 21, 2016
Should you go short when the media says go long?

Magazine covers, newspaper headlines as contrary indicators

By John Waggoner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 21, 2016
How long can you go without bringing your values into a client conversation?

A financial advisers' purpose is to present the options, not pass judgment.

By crichards
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2016
Calculating the impact of new Social Security rules

Continuing confusion over claiming strategies creates opportunities for advisers.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Convergent Wealth Advisors hit with $800K fine in fraud connected to death of CEO
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 21, 2016
Convergent Wealth Advisors hit with $800K fine in fraud connected to death of CEO

CFTC orders the registered investment adviser to pay the civil penalty in connection with a commodity pool run by David Zier, the firm's former chief executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Platinum Fund co-founder Mark Nordlicht indicted in $1.7 billion fraud case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 21, 2016
Platinum Fund co-founder Mark Nordlicht indicted in $1.7 billion fraud case

Federal prosecutors say the hedge fund's industry-beating returns were based on lies.

Two traders accused of $26M stock manipulation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 21, 2016
Two traders accused of $26M stock manipulation

The pair are accused of artificially moving prices of lightly traded stocks, via 23,000 trades over a two-year period. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161011/FREE/161019981/sec-sets-record-in-enforcement-actions-against-investment-advisers" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer"> SEC sets record in enforcement actions against investment advisers </a>)</i></b>

By Bloomberg
EMERGING MARKETS DEC 20, 2016
Top emerging markets for investors in 2017

All things Russian and Indian are popular, as are Brazilian corporate bonds and Mexico's cheap peso.

By Bloomberg
Court ruling gives advisers ammo to fight the SEC over administrative law judges
RIAS DEC 20, 2016
Court ruling gives advisers ammo to fight the SEC over administrative law judges

Court of Appeals rules judges are unconstitutional because they were hired rather than appointed. <i><b>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20160710/FREE/160709954/the-secs-case-against-dawn-j-bennett" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">The SEC's case against Dawn J. Bennett </a>)</i></b>

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH DEC 20, 2016
Ameriprise adviser's data breach offers cybersecurity lesson

Because employee carelessness is a leading factor in internet troubles, advisory firms should offer regular training on best practices, experts say.

By Liz Skinner
RIAS DEC 20, 2016
Private equity's future in the independent retail financial advice industry

There could be a real opportunity for the first time in years for private equity players targeting advisory firms.

By Larry Roth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 20, 2016
Why the financial advice industry should focus less on diversity and more on inclusion

By engaging diverse professionals, we can tap into their passions for the benefit of the profession.

By Pamela Sandy and Rianka R. Dorsainvil
FINTECH DEC 20, 2016
Fidelity's eMoney to hit record revenue in 2016

Range of service levels helps fintech firm add 17,000 users since being bought by investment giant

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 20, 2016
How to help clients achieve sustainable philanthropic giving

Fifty-seven percent of philanthropists surveyed said advisers are necessary collaborators to achieve sustainable results.

By Steve Prostano and Julie Shafer
Wells Fargo fined $1 million by Finra over client reports
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 20, 2016
Wells Fargo fined $1 million by Finra over client reports

Firm failed to enforce supervisory systems for the use of consolidated reports generated by their reps, regulator claimed.

By Bruce Kelly
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 19, 2016
Research Affiliates' Rob Arnott: 3 reasons you should throw your hat into the emerging-markets' ring

Value, currency and momentum favor the category.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2016
Automatic enrollment gaining ground in the smallest 401(k) plans

The trend of automatic enrollment adoption is trickling down to the smallest plans, while employers are also increasing their deferral rates above 3%.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2016
Appeals court sends 401(k) fee case Tibble vs. Edison back to District Court to be reheard

The opinion vacated the Los Angeles District Court's ruling that the case could not proceed because of a statute of limitations on three of six funds in question.

By Hazel Bradford
FINTECH DEC 19, 2016
Use of artificial intelligence technology in financial services to grow: report

Firms are increasing productivity and personalizing the client experience with AI.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2016
President Obama's myRA retirement plan slow to gain traction

Unless a lot more people open accounts, the program's impact on America's retirement savings shortfall will remain a rounding error.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 19, 2016
DOL issues final rule on city retirement programs

The regulation is similar to one issued in August around state retirement programs.

By Greg Iacurci