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Open MEPs would be game-changer for 401(k) advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2018
Open MEPs would be game-changer for 401(k) advisers

Advisers could leverage these retirement plans to reduce cost, administration and fiduciary liability for clients, and eventually use them as a branding opportunity.

By Greg Iacurci
Massachusetts Financial Services fined $1.9 million by SEC for false advertisement
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 04, 2018
Massachusetts Financial Services fined $1.9 million by SEC for false advertisement

The firm advertised the superiority of a hypothetical portfolio that used back-tested quantitative research.

By Bloomberg
Apex will soon custody cryptocurrency assets
RIA NEWS SEP 04, 2018
Apex will soon custody cryptocurrency assets

Online brokerages and digital advisers using Apex will be able to open accounts to buy and trade bitcoin for clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH SEP 01, 2018
Are schools adequately preparing next-gen advisers?

Though degree programs for financial planning have made gains, professors, students and advisers suggest areas for improvement.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2018
Drawing down assets from a portfolio need not be tough

But asset managers and insurers are shortchanging viable solutions.

By Philip Chao
Retirement plans see rise in cyberattacks
OPINION SEP 01, 2018
Retirement plans see rise in cyberattacks

Threats pose new risks for fiduciaries of employer-sponsored plans.

By Stephen M. Saxon
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2018
403(b) sponsors finding success beating back lawsuits

With 20 cases filed against them in court, many have obtained dismissals.

By Jason C. Roberts and Dean Scoular
Consolidation of record keepers for 401(k) plans 'worrisome'
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2018
Consolidation of record keepers for 401(k) plans 'worrisome'

Some advisers fear a reduced pool to service small or complex plans will result.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2018
Many young staffers have benefits needs beyond a simple 401(k)

IRS ruling affirms one employer's approach to chipping away at employees' mountain of student loan debt.

By crain-api
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2018
The case for clean shares in retirement plans

They demystify how DC plans work, but resistance remains strong.

By Fred Barstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2018
HSAs functioning more as 401(k)s

The tax-advantaged health savings accounts can be a useful way to salt away money.

By Sarah Min
Trump to issue executive order to expand retirement savings rules for small businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2018
Trump to issue executive order to expand retirement savings rules for small businesses

Labor and Treasury Departments will be asked to review areas such as multiple-employer plans and minimum distributions.

By Bloomberg
Trump touts advantages of capital gains break, but experts aren't convinced
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 31, 2018
Trump touts advantages of capital gains break, but experts aren't convinced

The president argues that the tax break would boost economic growth.

By Bloomberg
SEC files fraud charges against firm for working with barred broker
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 31, 2018
SEC files fraud charges against firm for working with barred broker

Walter Grenda allegedly sneaked back into industry through his son's firm

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Personal Capital takes aim at retirement income
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2018
Personal Capital takes aim at retirement income

The digital adviser's latest feature uses tax-efficient withdrawals to extend retirement savings.

By Ryan W. Neal
Advisers back  Trump's directive to ease distribution rules for retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2018
Advisers back Trump's directive to ease distribution rules for retirement accounts

They also support another part of the president's order that would help small employers offer retirement plans to workers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Here's what could happen to your taxes if Democrats regain control of Congress
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2018
Here's what could happen to your taxes if Democrats regain control of Congress

Boosting the corporate tax rate, eliminating carried interest and modifying the pass-through provision are among the possibilities Democrats are discussing.

By Bloomberg
Merrill Lynch reverses policy on banning IRA commissions following death of DOL fiduciary rule
WIREHOUSES AUG 30, 2018
Merrill Lynch reverses policy on banning IRA commissions following death of DOL fiduciary rule

Wirehouse cites client demand and a new regulatory environment in deciding to abandon its pioneering stance on commission IRAs.

By Greg Iacurci
Boost Social Security Benefits: 8 Effective Strategies Revealed
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2018
Boost Social Security Benefits: 8 Effective Strategies Revealed

As Social Security celebrates its 83rd anniversary, here are steps individuals can take to increase their benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH AUG 30, 2018
Schwab abandons plan to build multi-custodial portfolio management tool

It looks like more egg on the face for the custodian, which has struggled to maintain a consistent strategy providing adviser technology.

By Ryan W. Neal