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Fiduciary duty and the choice between active and passive
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2019
Fiduciary duty and the choice between active and passive

The well-recognized merits of passive investing do not mean that all index investments are prudent or superior to active alternatives in all situations.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Update on Social Security reform
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2019
Update on Social Security reform

Congressional panel holds hearings, but no action is expected this year.

By Mary Beth Franklin
What 401(k) record-keeper consolidation means to retirement plan advisers
OPINION MAR 26, 2019
What 401(k) record-keeper consolidation means to retirement plan advisers

Advisers will have to make some tough calls — for clients and for themselves

By Fred Barstein
Bots are forging the next generation of index funds
FINTECH MAR 26, 2019
Bots are forging the next generation of index funds

At least 20 funds now claim to use artificial intelligence as a building block.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo taps company veteran as interim head of wealth management
WIREHOUSES MAR 25, 2019
Wells Fargo taps company veteran as interim head of wealth management

Tim Traudt replaces Jay Welker at the start of next month.

By Bruce Kelly
Client onboarding presents a critical first impression
FINTECH MAR 25, 2019
Client onboarding presents a critical first impression

The trick is finding the balance of smooth automation combined with the human touch

By Jeff Benjamin
Robert Cook says Finra doesn't levy fines to balance budget
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 25, 2019
Robert Cook says Finra doesn't levy fines to balance budget

Regulator's CEO says the agency has "extra cash in the till," referring to excess reserves to fill any shortfall.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill adds to 401(k) fiduciary services
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2019
Merrill adds to 401(k) fiduciary services

Wirehouse will allow more advisers to manage retirement plan menus on a discretionary basis via a Bank of America chief investment office selection.

By Greg Iacurci
Technology is essential component of growth
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2019
Technology is essential component of growth

Retirement plan businesses that ignore this necessity will be left behind

By Fred Barstein
Levering tech for financial wellness
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2019
Levering tech for financial wellness

Tech-augmented financial wellness will yield better results as wellness programs become a standard offering for employers.

By Andrea Dinneen and Mariel Beasley
BlackRock pivoting to technology could serve as blueprint for other asset managers
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2019
BlackRock pivoting to technology could serve as blueprint for other asset managers

Use of managed accounts and new products threatens to squeeze fund managers out.

By Ryan W. Neal
Don't write off ESG investments out of habit — the demand is real
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2019
Don't write off ESG investments out of habit — the demand is real

There is appetite from 401(k) participants, and options to feed them.

By crain-api
Blockchain will upend the 401(k) market
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2019
Blockchain will upend the 401(k) market

The technology has the potential to change and improve how advisers do business.

By Greg Iacurci
Cybersecurity poses strain between plan sponsors, record keepers
OPINION MAR 23, 2019
Cybersecurity poses strain between plan sponsors, record keepers

Vendors reluctant to provide details on cyberdefenses.

By Tim Rouse
SEC lifts hiring freeze, lowers pay raises
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 22, 2019
SEC lifts hiring freeze, lowers pay raises

Current employees will be getting pay increases averaging 2.4%, which smaller boost than previous years

By Bloomberg
Top performing advice firms have a distinctive focus on technology
FINTECH MAR 22, 2019
Top performing advice firms have a distinctive focus on technology

Top performers also spend twice as much: InvestmentNews technology survey.

By Ryan W. Neal
Merrill Lynch settles with SEC over ADR trading abuses
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 22, 2019
Merrill Lynch settles with SEC over ADR trading abuses

Firm will pay more than $8 million for mishandling 'pre-released' ADRs.

By InvestmentNews
Warren, Brown ask regulators to oust Wells Fargo CEO Sloan
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 22, 2019
Warren, Brown ask regulators to oust Wells Fargo CEO Sloan

The two senators call on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to remove Sloan from the bank's top job

By Bloomberg
Treasury cuts penalties for taxpayers confused about withholding
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 22, 2019
Treasury cuts penalties for taxpayers confused about withholding

The government's second reduction in the penalty threshold this year comes as 2017 tax overhaul leaves many with surprise tax bills.

By Bloomberg
Voya Financial Advisors exposes more sensitive adviser information on its website
FINTECH MAR 22, 2019
Voya Financial Advisors exposes more sensitive adviser information on its website

List of top advisers at the firm comes after Social Security numbers were put at risk.

By Bruce Kelly