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Millennial advisers see technology as key to winning clients
FINTECH DEC 02, 2019
Millennial advisers see technology as key to winning clients

They are more than twice as likely as baby boomer advisers to beef up web sites, mobile technology, cybersecurity.

By InvestmentNews
Massachusetts advances fiduciary duty proposal; public hearing required prior to final rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2019
Massachusetts advances fiduciary duty proposal; public hearing required prior to final rule

Bay State, New Jersey regulations could set standard for other states

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC bars former Securities America rep over $1 billion Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2019
SEC bars former Securities America rep over $1 billion Ponzi scheme

Ronald J. Roach concocted financial statements to show revenue at solar energy company.

By InvestmentNews
Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program
OPINION DEC 02, 2019
Commending Finra on its efforts to improve its exam program

Regulator's actions can serve as a model for the SEC and others on incorporating industry feedback to improve regulatory programs

By Dale Brown
Thriving in a bifurcated economy: Services versus stuff
FINTECH DEC 02, 2019
Thriving in a bifurcated economy: Services versus stuff

Most financial products are commoditized; what differentiates advisory firms is the way they deliver those products

By Joe Duran
1,000 dead ETFs is cause for celebration
OPINION DEC 02, 2019
1,000 dead ETFs is cause for celebration

The high mortality rate shows the market is determining winners and losers based on merit.

By Eric Balchunas
SEC issues FAQs on investment advice rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 27, 2019
SEC issues FAQs on investment advice rule

The agency published answers to four questions about Form CRS.

By Greg Iacurci
Broker-dealers, asset managers using social media to connect with advisers
OPINION NOV 27, 2019
Broker-dealers, asset managers using social media to connect with advisers

Hybrid Kalos Financial is working to boost its presence among advisers with videos and posts on LinkedIn.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC charges Texas 'broker' with illegally selling Woodbridge securities
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 26, 2019
SEC charges Texas 'broker' with illegally selling Woodbridge securities

Unregistered Brett Pittsenbargar sold $18 million of fraudulent paper to at least 45 investors.

By InvestmentNews
SEC proposes tougher sales rule for exchange-traded products
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 26, 2019
SEC proposes tougher sales rule for exchange-traded products

The agency, concerned about consumer protection, says clients need a baseline understanding of product risk

By Greg Iacurci
Doing our part to promote financial literacy
OPINION NOV 26, 2019
Doing our part to promote financial literacy

A lack of basic understanding has amounted to poor stewardship of personal finances in the U.S.

By Charlie Fitzgerald
Compliance teams not keeping pace with new collaboration tools
FINTECH NOV 26, 2019
Compliance teams not keeping pace with new collaboration tools

Firms are using apps like Microsoft Teams and Slack to chat, share documents and schedule meetings without having policies or archiving tools in place.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra plan letting investors move arb claims to court heads to SEC for approval
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 26, 2019
Finra plan letting investors move arb claims to court heads to SEC for approval

Critics say the proposal falls well short of what is needed to address unpaid arbitration awards.

By Jeff Benjamin
Timing is crucial for Social Security earnings test
OPINION NOV 26, 2019
Timing is crucial for Social Security earnings test

Higher limits apply in the year a worker reaches full retirement age.

By Mary Beth Franklin
You'd better increase your service offerings, or else find partners who can help
OPINION NOV 26, 2019
You'd better increase your service offerings, or else find partners who can help

The days of charging 100 basis points for asset allocation and an annual portfolio review are over

By Scott Hanson
DOL digital 401(k) rule not digital enough, industry says
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 25, 2019
DOL digital 401(k) rule not digital enough, industry says

Some stakeholders say the disclosure proposal is still paper-centric and should take into account newer technologies.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC charges Arizona man with defrauding elderly investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 25, 2019
SEC charges Arizona man with defrauding elderly investors

Agency said Conrad Coggeshall raised $700,000 from four investors that he claimed was going to be invested in an M&A firm.

By InvestmentNews
Fall conferences shine light on the state of the profession
OPINION NOV 25, 2019
Fall conferences shine light on the state of the profession

Technology, fee compression and a sense of community were among the themes that kept surfacing

By Ron Carson
How to build your OSJ business and attract and retain advisers
OPINION NOV 25, 2019
How to build your OSJ business and attract and retain advisers

OSJs that offer business strategy tools that support advisers are well-positioned to tap into growth opportunity.

By David Pologe
To move advisers into the future, adoption is the new innovation
FINTECH NOV 22, 2019
To move advisers into the future, adoption is the new innovation

Industry leaders discuss how to help advisers embrace new technology and service models

By Ryan W. Neal