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Trump could cost future retirees billions
OPINION MAY 06, 2019
Trump could cost future retirees billions

Evidence suggests the death of the DOL rule is not empowering U.S. savers as suggested

By Ethan Schwartz
Federal appeals court rules against advisers on disclosure failure
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 06, 2019
Federal appeals court rules against advisers on disclosure failure

Lawyer says the case gives SEC enforcement more ammunition on share-class crackdown.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
A new pay model: 300 advisers move, and the entire industry feels the shift
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2019
A new pay model: 300 advisers move, and the entire industry feels the shift

As some wirehouses hire more salaried advisers, speculation mounts that the traditional way of compensating brokers is being threatened.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra tackles critical issue in assessing impact of innovation
OPINION MAY 04, 2019
Finra tackles critical issue in assessing impact of innovation

These assessments and guidance can smooth the way for its member firms to make better-informed decisions about technology.

By crain-api
Salary model exploited by rivals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 04, 2019
Salary model exploited by rivals

235 individual advisers or teams with $61.5 billion in assets left a wirehouse in 2018 to work at another type of firm, InvestmentNews data show.

By Bruce Kelly
As U.S. billionaires live longer, more wealth managers roll out estate and succession planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2019
As U.S. billionaires live longer, more wealth managers roll out estate and succession planning

The number of billionaires continues to grow — there were an estimated 747 in North America in 2017, up from 490 in 2010.

By Bloomberg
Learning from the 2019 innovators
FINTECH MAY 03, 2019
Learning from the 2019 innovators

Innovation in our industry goes well beyond technology.

By Joe Duran
Q&A: BlackRock and Envestnet executives discuss partnership strategy
FINTECH MAY 03, 2019
Q&A: BlackRock and Envestnet executives discuss partnership strategy

By sharing their technology, they believe they can provide a better experience for advisers and their clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
Building dialogue with lawmakers to advance women's careers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 03, 2019
Building dialogue with lawmakers to advance women's careers

FSI members met with legislators who are members of a new House Financial Services subcommittee on diversity and inclusion.

By Dale Brown
How should advisers treat rollovers from 401(k)s to IRAs?
OPINION MAY 03, 2019
How should advisers treat rollovers from 401(k)s to IRAs?

There are certain traps for unwary advisers, such as specific disclosure requirements.

By Fred Reish
Institutional investors want cryptocurrencies in their portfolios
FINTECH MAY 02, 2019
Institutional investors want cryptocurrencies in their portfolios

Nearly half appreciate crypto for being innovative and consider digital assets worthy of investment, Fidelity study finds.

By Bloomberg
Clayton hints Reg BI may be out earlier than expected
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2019
Clayton hints Reg BI may be out earlier than expected

SEC chair didn't offer details but seemed to suggest that a final rule was imminent.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Is time running out for advisers who sold GPB private placements?
ALTERNATIVES MAY 02, 2019
Is time running out for advisers who sold GPB private placements?

GPB Capital is now a year late in making important financial information public. Finra could discipline brokers who sold the private placement.

By Bruce Kelly
Alexander Acosta is the Night King from 'Game of Thrones'
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 02, 2019
Alexander Acosta is the Night King from 'Game of Thrones'

DOL chief is bringing the fiduciary rule back from the dead, using a power eerily similar to that of the Night King

By Greg Iacurci
Finra proposes rule to hit rogue firms in the pocketbook
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 02, 2019
Finra proposes rule to hit rogue firms in the pocketbook

Regulation would require firms to maintain funds that Finra would control to pay arbitration awards and for other purposes

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Envestnet shows advisers how its purchases create integrated adviser ecosystem
FINTECH MAY 02, 2019
Envestnet shows advisers how its purchases create integrated adviser ecosystem

Fintech giant also closed its half-billion-dollar MoneyGuide acquisition during its annual conference.

By Ryan W. Neal
Envestnet launches tools to help improve adviser decisions
FINTECH MAY 01, 2019
Envestnet launches tools to help improve adviser decisions

New analytics to give advisers ability to compare their businesses to others.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo Advisors looks to cut red tape for advisers in reorganization
WIREHOUSES MAY 01, 2019
Wells Fargo Advisors looks to cut red tape for advisers in reorganization

Firm cuts its regions by one-third with hopes of reducing bureaucracy.

By Bruce Kelly
Acosta says Labor Department will revive fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 01, 2019
Acosta says Labor Department will revive fiduciary rule

Labor secretary says his agency is collaborating with the Securities and Exchange Commission as the regulator finalizes its own Reg BI.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Elderly investors win $3.2 million Finra arbitration award against AXA Advisors
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 01, 2019
Elderly investors win $3.2 million Finra arbitration award against AXA Advisors

Upstate New York couple cites five unsuitable variable annuity, life insurance transactions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.