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Why marketing really matters now
OPINION APR 07, 2020
Why marketing really matters now

The safest way to sustain your business in volatile times is aggressive promotion of the services your clients value most

By Eric Clarke
Pandemic prompts some to rethink Social Security claiming strategy
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2020
Pandemic prompts some to rethink Social Security claiming strategy

Concerns about shrinking portfolios, lost jobs may accelerate claims

By Mary Beth Franklin
Steadiness stands out in times of disruption
OPINION APR 06, 2020
Steadiness stands out in times of disruption

Although the pandemic's human toll and its toll on the markets are not yet clear, advisers must be prepared to address their clients’ concerns

By David Mehlhorn
Advice groups push for tax break for fees in next stimulus package
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2020
Advice groups push for tax break for fees in next stimulus package

Senate Finance Committee spokesperson says that it's ‘too early to know what the legislation might encompass’

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Tax group fights to stop California’s auto-IRA program
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2020
Tax group fights to stop California’s auto-IRA program

The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association recently lost its case against CalSavers, and has appealed the decision

By Emile Hallez
Jamie Dimon sees ‘bad recession’ and echoes of 2008 crisis ahead
WIREHOUSES APR 06, 2020
Jamie Dimon sees ‘bad recession’ and echoes of 2008 crisis ahead

The only current CEO who steered a major U.S. bank through the financial crisis said the firm's earnings will be “down meaningfully” this year

By Bloomberg
SEC reaches $35 million settlement with International Investment Group
RIA NEWS APR 06, 2020
SEC reaches $35 million settlement with International Investment Group

Former RIA agrees to pay disgorgement over alleged sales of fake loan assets

By InvestmentNews
Seniors face increased risk for financial exploitation associated with COVID-19
OPINION APR 06, 2020
Seniors face increased risk for financial exploitation associated with COVID-19

The efforts to limit personal interactions in response to the virus may exacerbate another scourge: Elder fraud

By Josh Jones and Taylor Anderson
Current crisis could damage retirement security in long run
OPINION APR 04, 2020
Current crisis could damage retirement security in long run

Markets and the economy seem to be conspiring to shrink nest eggs

By InvestmentNews
By The Numbers: COVID-19 and ESG
OPINION APR 04, 2020
By The Numbers: COVID-19 and ESG

By InvestmentNews
IBDs face hard times in 2020
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 03, 2020
IBDs face hard times in 2020

A decline in assets and cuts to interest rates spell a sharp hit to IBD revenue this year

By Bruce Kelly
Private equity owners of IBDs will be tested during the downturn
ALTERNATIVES APR 03, 2020
Private equity owners of IBDs will be tested during the downturn

How will they hold up as they deal with the fallout from COVID-19?

By Bruce Kelly
Cambridge lands $1.5 billion branch from Advisor Group
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 03, 2020
Cambridge lands $1.5 billion branch from Advisor Group

Cooper McManus Wealth Management has 50 advisers in its network nationwide

By Bruce Kelly
State regulators concerned about impact of COVID-19 on private markets
ALTERNATIVES APR 03, 2020
State regulators concerned about impact of COVID-19 on private markets

NJ securities chief warns that private placements may be used for virus-related frauds

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Massachusetts slaps Janney Montgomery Scott with $286,000 fine
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 03, 2020
Massachusetts slaps Janney Montgomery Scott with $286,000 fine

State regulators said the firm did little to stop a broker from short-term trading in mutual funds with front-loaded fees

By InvestmentNews
3 Questions: COVID-19’s impact on annuities
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2020
3 Questions: COVID-19’s impact on annuities

Retirement reporter Emile Hallez talks about his cover story on how the pandemic changes the market outlook for annuities

By InvestmentNews
Treasuries staring at negative rates after Fed's bank move
FIXED INCOME APR 03, 2020
Treasuries staring at negative rates after Fed's bank move

The central bank's decision to allow banks to take on more leverage is pushing down yields on Treasuries

By Bloomberg
What advisers should be saying to clients during this black swan event
OPINION APR 03, 2020
What advisers should be saying to clients during this black swan event

Major market downturns give financial advisers an opportunity to show their clients the value of their expertise and advice

By Larry Adam
Virus outbreak pounds those without rainy day funds
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2020
Virus outbreak pounds those without rainy day funds

Only 21 states require high school students take a personal finance course

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What firms need to know about M&A in today's landscape
OPINION APR 03, 2020
What firms need to know about M&A in today's landscape

While the factors driving deals remain the same, the uncertainty could affect the number of deals near-term, and there's been a shift in the balance of negotiating power

By Scott Slater