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SEC releases new details on investment advice reform package
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 05, 2019
SEC releases new details on investment advice reform package

Statement and fact sheet clarify four measures in the just-approved financial advice standards.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC reforms impose new requirements on brokers and advisers, but some argue not enough
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 05, 2019
SEC reforms impose new requirements on brokers and advisers, but some argue not enough

New rules stress disclosure of conflicts, but fall short of creating a uniform fiduciary standard.

By Jeff Benjamin
Terminal diagnosis affects Social Security timing
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2019
Terminal diagnosis affects Social Security timing

Shortened life expectancy puts the focus on future survivor benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Finra bars no-show former Ameritas adviser
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2019
Finra bars no-show former Ameritas adviser

James Anderson declined to answer questions about selling away.

By InvestmentNews
HSAs are lagging when it comes to rollovers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2019
HSAs are lagging when it comes to rollovers

Just one in five employers solicits HSA rollovers from new hires, which could have negative consequences

By Greg Iacurci
ETFs now used by 88% of advisers, FPA survey finds
FINTECH JUN 04, 2019
ETFs now used by 88% of advisers, FPA survey finds

Clients interested in marijuana/cannabis stocks, cryptocurrencies and ESG/socially responsible investing

By InvestmentNews
Oranj and TradeWarrior battle moves beyond the courtroom
FINTECH JUN 04, 2019
Oranj and TradeWarrior battle moves beyond the courtroom

TradeWarrior founder Damon Deru is launching a new rebalancing software following a messy split from Oranj.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC orders Pennsylvania Ponzi operator to disgorge $1.5 million
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2019
SEC orders Pennsylvania Ponzi operator to disgorge $1.5 million

Insurance agent James Hocker promised investors returns of 30%, but kept the money.

By InvestmentNews
Investor advocates slam SEC advice reform on eve of Reg BI vote
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2019
Investor advocates slam SEC advice reform on eve of Reg BI vote

Barbara Roper says the new regulations 'will mislead investors into expecting protections the rules do not deliver and deprive them of protections they currently receive.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FS Investments and KKR merging more BDCs
ALTERNATIVES JUN 04, 2019
FS Investments and KKR merging more BDCs

This time, the managers are combining four nontraded BDCs into one $9 billion company.

By Bruce Kelly
Three retirement planning conversations advisers can't ignore
OPINION JUN 04, 2019
Three retirement planning conversations advisers can't ignore

Working with clients to clearly define their priorities is a fundamental first step toward structuring a portfolio strategy.

By Katherine Roy
Retirement is forced upon roughly a quarter of Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2019
Retirement is forced upon roughly a quarter of Americans

Nearly half of those who retired last year were younger than 62, while a quarter were between 62 and 64.

By Bloomberg
Merrill Lynch adding human advisers to Guided Investing robo
FINTECH JUN 03, 2019
Merrill Lynch adding human advisers to Guided Investing robo

The advisers will fill a service gap between the firm's purely digital, self-directed robo-adviser and the full-service advisers of Merrill Lynch.

By Ryan W. Neal
Supreme Court to hear 401(k) stock-drop case
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2019
Supreme Court to hear 401(k) stock-drop case

The high court could have a significant impact on how such retirement plan suits involving company stock play out.

By Greg Iacurci
What you need to know about professional fiduciaries
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 03, 2019
What you need to know about professional fiduciaries

A new model law would allow states to do a better job of protecting the interests of those subject to guardianship.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Lessons learned from 21 deals
OPINION JUN 03, 2019
Lessons learned from 21 deals

Dave Barton of Mercer Advisors talks about pricing, deal terms, timelines and other aspects of RIA transactions

By Dave Barton
What to look for in the final SEC advice rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 03, 2019
What to look for in the final SEC advice rule

After 6,000 comment letters, here are the key points advisers want the SEC to resolve in its final rule package.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Historical timeline of the SEC advice rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 03, 2019
Historical timeline of the SEC advice rule

Here are the major milestones on the journey toward the agency's final advice reform package

By CNELSON
OPINION JUN 01, 2019
Protecting client data is an ongoing obligation

Firms must perform due diligence on prospective providers.

By crain-api
Finra suspends ex-Morgan Stanley broker who made hundreds of CD trades for elderly client
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 31, 2019
Finra suspends ex-Morgan Stanley broker who made hundreds of CD trades for elderly client

The broker, David Strnad, "exceeded the scope of his authority" when he made the trades, according to Finra.

By Bruce Kelly