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HSA fees drop, investment design shows improvement
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2019
HSA fees drop, investment design shows improvement

Fund menus are important as financial advisers recommend clients invest HSA assets for the long term

By Greg Iacurci
Passive investing hasn't taken over the world
OPINION OCT 01, 2019
Passive investing hasn't taken over the world

Mutual funds and ETFs have a high public profile, but they are only a small part of the investing universe.

By Barry Ritholtz
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 30, 2019
Bank of Montreal advisory units pay $38 million for overcharging clients

SEC says BMO failed to disclose conflicts of interest when it put customers into proprietary funds.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 30, 2019
SEC reaches nearly $10 million settlement with 17 additional firms in share-class crackdown

Of the firms involved, 16 self-reported and avoided civil penalties; another must pay a $300,000 fine.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 30, 2019
Crypto ETF advocates face SEC resistance despite strategic shift

The asset managers still seeking SEC approval have tried to differentiate their funds from those that ended up on the scrap heap.

By Bloomberg
A new twist on Medicare open enrollment
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2019
A new twist on Medicare open enrollment

The government projects a decline in premiums next year for Medicare Advantage and drug plans.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2019
Income annuities provide retirees longevity protection

An excerpt from Wade Pfau's new book, 'Safety-First Retirement Planning: An Integrated Approach for a Worry-Free Retirement'

By Wade Pfau
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 27, 2019
Wells Fargo names BNY Mellon's Charles Scharf CEO

The new CEO will lead the efforts to turn the bank around after a series of scandals.

By Bloomberg
Taxes are one thing – not the 'only' thing
OPINION SEP 27, 2019
Taxes are one thing – not the 'only' thing

Focus on after-tax returns and take advantage of tax-efficient structures when available.

By Aaron Hodari
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2019
Invesco seeks SEC approval for ETF designed to thwart copycats

The actively managed funds would keep some of their holdings hidden.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 26, 2019
The ETF market just got a shot in the arm from D.C.

SEC eases rules that the industry says slowed the issuance of new exchange-traded funds.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH SEP 26, 2019
How regtech is changing compliance at financial firms

Regulation technology spurring changes within departments aimed at meeting financial rules.

By Ryan W. Neal
OPINION SEP 26, 2019
4 ways to build a team that believes in making an impact

Establishing an impact-driven culture creates more room for individual and team fulfillment

By Ron Carson
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 25, 2019
Experts warn SEC about perils of loosening private offering rules

Older investors and retirement savers could suffer, they say, but alternatives industry representatives tout portfolio diversification advantages.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 25, 2019
Former California RIA barred, slapped for $1.2 million by SEC

Strong Investment Management had been charged with fraud in a "cherry-picking" scheme.

By InvestmentNews
How financial advisers can serve the gig economy
OPINION SEP 25, 2019
How financial advisers can serve the gig economy

A 'financial wellness adviser' would be better suited to the needs of independent workers.

By Blaine F. Aikin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2019
Top 10 fiduciary misconceptions among 401(k) plan sponsors

These may be more problematic than fiduciary mistakes

By Fred Barstein
Phony adviser with $172 million in client assets had lots of baggage
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 24, 2019
Phony adviser with $172 million in client assets had lots of baggage

Airline baggage handler leaned on Facebook to promote his advisory practice, 'Bored at Work.'

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 24, 2019
House hearing highlights SEC split on Reg BI

Democratic Rep. Maloney: 'It would weaken long-standing fiduciary standard for investment advisers.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Three Roth conversion traps that should be avoided
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2019
Three Roth conversion traps that should be avoided

Advisers need to be aware of conversion rules so not to cause extra headaches.

By Jamie Hopkins