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The danger of focusing on retirement plan participant outcomes
OPINION DEC 18, 2019
The danger of focusing on retirement plan participant outcomes

While some plan advisers talk about shifting their focus, few have changed their business models to reflect this new focus.

By Fred Barstein
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 17, 2019
SEC charges head of small REIT and BDC with fraud

Suneet Singal allegedly lied about owning a dozen hotels to close a deal.

By Bruce Kelly
Hearsay helping advisers be proactive about texting compliance
FINTECH DEC 17, 2019
Hearsay helping advisers be proactive about texting compliance

Tech vendor's texting app can now automatically detect keywords that run afoul of compliance and block messages from being sent.

By Ryan W. Neal
Advisers weigh in on SECURE Act, approved by House and on way to Senate and the White House
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2019
Advisers weigh in on SECURE Act, approved by House and on way to Senate and the White House

Advisers like provisions for increasing workplace retirement plans, extending RMD age, but question limits on inherited IRAs

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The latest in financial adviser fintech — December 2019
FINTECH DEC 17, 2019
The latest in financial adviser fintech — December 2019

This month's edition kicks off with the blockbuster news that Charles Schwab will be acquiring TD Ameritrade in 2020.

By Michael Kitces
What the SECURE Act means for annuities
OPINION DEC 17, 2019
What the SECURE Act means for annuities

The SECURE Act has several provisions with a favorable impact on annuities. Find out what this legislation means for annuity providers and retirees

By Mark Rosanes
YieldStreet aims to bring alternatives to IRAs with WealthFlex acquisition
FINTECH DEC 16, 2019
YieldStreet aims to bring alternatives to IRAs with WealthFlex acquisition

The robo combo will make it easier for wealthy investors to own alternative investments in qualified accounts.

By Jeff Benjamin
Making cybersecurity an adviser business opportunity
OPINION DEC 13, 2019
Making cybersecurity an adviser business opportunity

Advisers could become clients' first line of defense to keeping their financial lives safe

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra board sends the SEC proposal to boost oversight of firms hiring rogues
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2019
Finra board sends the SEC proposal to boost oversight of firms hiring rogues

Panel also ships the SEC amendments to suitability rule to conform with Reg BI

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wells Fargo Advisors signs up more than 1,000 advisers for new succession plan
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 12, 2019
Wells Fargo Advisors signs up more than 1,000 advisers for new succession plan

Program gives advisers who stay until retirement an additional bonus of 25% of their trailing 12

By Bruce Kelly
Robinhood finally launches cash management service
FINTECH DEC 12, 2019
Robinhood finally launches cash management service

Startup has spent the past 12 months retooling the product after a botched launch.

By Bloomberg
House, Senate bills would ban mandatory arbitration in broker, adviser client contracts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2019
House, Senate bills would ban mandatory arbitration in broker, adviser client contracts

Measures would have to find GOP support for any hope of Senate approval.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The greatest service we provide to clients
OPINION DEC 11, 2019
The greatest service we provide to clients

Where will investors turn for guidance during the next bear market?

By Scott Hanson
ETFs that hide their portfolios get go-ahead from SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2019
ETFs that hide their portfolios get go-ahead from SEC

T. Rowe Price, Fidelity, Natixis and Blue Tractor won permission from the regulator to disclose their holdings only once a quarter.

By Bloomberg
Medicare and health savings accounts don't mix
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2019
Medicare and health savings accounts don't mix

Unwary older workers can face tax penalties for funding an HSA after 65.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Where does the SECURE Act stand?
OPINION DEC 11, 2019
Where does the SECURE Act stand?

The measure, which seems to have stalled in the Senate, would eliminate stretch IRAs for some beneficiaries.

By Jamie Hopkins
Financial advisers are drowning in fintech choices
OPINION DEC 10, 2019
Financial advisers are drowning in fintech choices

Having too many tech options ends up hurting their businesses.

By Anders Jones
SEC slaps Jefferies with $1.25 million penalty over ADRs
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 09, 2019
SEC slaps Jefferies with $1.25 million penalty over ADRs

Agency says firm improperly borrowed securities from other brokers

By InvestmentNews
BofA puts final nail in the coffin of commissions on Merrill Edge platform
FINTECH DEC 09, 2019
BofA puts final nail in the coffin of commissions on Merrill Edge platform

The $225 billion digital platform dumps trading costs to stay competitive

By Jeff Benjamin
Making tech work for advisers
OPINION DEC 09, 2019
Making tech work for advisers

Panelists at InvestmentNews' Future of Financial Advice conference discussed competition and technology.

By Ryan W. Neal