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FINTECH APR 04, 2018
The Latest In Financial Advisor #FinTech

This month's edition kicks off with the big news that former Envestnet executive Lori Hardwick is joining Riskalyze's Board of Directors.

By Michael Kitces
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 04, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule sparks charges of reverse-churning

Class-action lawsuit against Edward Jones reflects concern over shifting clients from commission- to fee-based accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 04, 2018
Judge dismisses parts of Yale 403(b) suit, lets others stand

Court agrees with university that offering many investment options is not a violation of ERISA.

By Robert Steyer
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2018
State efforts on fiduciary standards slow

Maryland senator pulls provision requiring such duty from bill, Nevada's time line for regulation remains uncertain.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2018
JPMorgan accused of wrongful death by estate of star broker

Lawsuit alleges futures broker committed suicide because bank forced him to retire.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2018
What the 5th Circuit decision doesn't do

The ruling doesn't apply to services, so investment management services for retirement plans and IRAs remain fiduciary activities.

By Fred Reish
FINTECH APR 03, 2018
It may be too early to write off robo start-ups

Wealthfront's reported drop in value took some in the advice industry by surprise, but it may not mean that investors will sour on the entire digital advice industry.

By Ryan W. Neal
Social media helps gain clients, but changes relationships, study finds
FINTECH APR 03, 2018
Social media helps gain clients, but changes relationships, study finds

Putnam research reveals more frequent, but less personal, adviser communications.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2018
Fisher Investments growing fast in 401(k) market

Its 401(k) Solutions business, only four years old, has amassed more than $400 million.

By Greg Iacurci
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 03, 2018
Finra institutes disciplinary proceedings against broker over alleged improper variable annuity sales

Regulator claims Frederick David Holloway replaced lower-cost variable annuities with higher-cost ones without ensuring they were suitable or in their clients' best interests.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2018
Loosened rules at odds with efforts to cut 401(k) loans, hardship withdrawals

New law eases restrictions on loans from defined contribution plans, even as employers work to stem plan leakage.

By Meaghan Kilroy
FINTECH APR 02, 2018
Beyond payroll: What makes broker-dealers successful

Adviser compensation management is about more than adviser compensation.

By Michael Brodeur
New York state creates voluntary retirement savings program
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2018
New York state creates voluntary retirement savings program

Program targets private-sector workers who don't have access to a retirement savings plan.

By James Comtois
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 02, 2018
Morgan Stanley fights to keep fired-broker lawsuit private

Wirehouse wants author's wrongful termination claim to be handled in arbitration.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2018
New rules for a 21st century retirement

New book for clients and advisers focuses on strategies to maximize retirement income.

By Mary Beth Franklin
OPINION MAR 31, 2018
Industry and regulators need to safeguard broker data

Poor data management and sharing practices can expose the personal information of thousands of individuals.

By crain-api
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2018
Have variable annuities sales hit rock bottom?

After six years of declines, sales could improve slightly if rising interest rates help insurers more easily support their guarantees.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2018
Are annuities finally getting some respect?

A bipartisan effort in Congress to ease annuity use in 401(k)s follows years of related academic research.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2018
JPMorgan $8 billion loss to widow faces massive reduction

Plaintiffs concede jury awarded too much money in estate fight.

By Bloomberg
Retirement-savings bill draws broad support, optimism for passage this year
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2018
Retirement-savings bill draws broad support, optimism for passage this year

Industry groups and investor advocates alike seek enactment of the measure that increases workplace plans, eases annuity inclusion.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.