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14 ways the COVID-19 crisis might make life better
OPINION JUN 25, 2020
14 ways the COVID-19 crisis might make life better

The pandemic will create ways for us to improve our lives and emerge stronger and better

By Brent R. Brodeski
IRS widens eligibility to undo RMDs
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2020
IRS widens eligibility to undo RMDs

Those who took required minimum distributions in January are allowed to undo them, and the timeframe for doing so extends through Aug. 31

By Emile Hallez
DOL proposal could chill the use of ESG in retirement funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2020
DOL proposal could chill the use of ESG in retirement funds

The agency argued a fiduciary responsibility involves focusing solely on returns for participants

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra expels broker-dealer, but owner explores an appeal
ALTERNATIVES JUN 24, 2020
Finra expels broker-dealer, but owner explores an appeal

Sandlapper Securities may have some fight left, says CEO Trevor Gordon

By Bruce Kelly
Social Security withholds retroactive retirement benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2020
Social Security withholds retroactive retirement benefits

The agency is delaying lump-sum payouts of back benefits amid the pandemic

By Mary Beth Franklin
Aon jumps into pooled employer plan market
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2020
Aon jumps into pooled employer plan market

The company will be one of the first provide the plan type outlined in the SECURE Act

By Emile Hallez
The future of 401(k) plans looks bright
OPINION JUN 24, 2020
The future of 401(k) plans looks bright

But only if retirement plan advisers lead the way

By Fred Barstein
Cary Street Partners to acquire $215 million RIA
RIAS JUN 23, 2020
Cary Street Partners to acquire $215 million RIA

Waypoint Advisors in Virginia Beach, Va., will join the Richmond-based firm

By InvestmentNews
TSP doubles target-date options for federal workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2020
TSP doubles target-date options for federal workers

Participants in the $557 billion Thrift Savings Plan will have many more target-date vintages available to them starting in July

By Emile Hallez
Fidelity research shows COVID-19 steering advisers toward technology
FINTECH JUN 23, 2020
Fidelity research shows COVID-19 steering advisers toward technology

The research points to a 50% increase in digital marketing strategies since pandemic hit

By Jeff Benjamin
Supreme Court limits SEC’s ability to mete out 'financial ruin' via disgorgement
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 23, 2020
Supreme Court limits SEC’s ability to mete out 'financial ruin' via disgorgement

The ruling upholds the agency's right to claw back ill-gotten gains as long as they’re from net profits of fraudulent schemes

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Leading with ethics, in person and online
OPINION JUN 23, 2020
Leading with ethics, in person and online

A recent study found advisers with more ethics training are one-fourth less likely to participate in unethical behaviors

By Keith Harder
Fink promises to boost black employees at BlackRock 30% by 2024
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2020
Fink promises to boost black employees at BlackRock 30% by 2024

The CEO also said the asset manager will double the portion of senior executives who are black, from 3% currently

By Bloomberg
Some new Advisor Group reps staring at reduced pay grid
BROKER DEALERS JUN 23, 2020
Some new Advisor Group reps staring at reduced pay grid

Any cuts to payout will be offset by tools and technology, according to the broker-dealer

By Bruce Kelly
BNY, Wilshire roll out small-plan custom TDF option for advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2020
BNY, Wilshire roll out small-plan custom TDF option for advisers

The product includes five glide paths and can include investment options that are already on plan menus

By Emile Hallez
Thomas Gira, head of Finra market regulation, dead at 58
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 23, 2020
Thomas Gira, head of Finra market regulation, dead at 58

The executive had worked at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. for nearly three decades

By InvestmentNews
Fintechs zero in on Reg BI as deadline looms
FINTECH JUN 23, 2020
Fintechs zero in on Reg BI as deadline looms

Technology providers are deploying tools to help advisers brace for new regulatory requirements

By Nicole Casperson
UBS gives wealthy clients Goldman, Pimco strategies at no extra cost
WIREHOUSES JUN 23, 2020
UBS gives wealthy clients Goldman, Pimco strategies at no extra cost

The firm is expanding the choices available in its separately managed accounts

By Bloomberg
Creative Planning notches seventh deal of 2020 with $700 million RIA
RIAS JUN 23, 2020
Creative Planning notches seventh deal of 2020 with $700 million RIA

The purchase of Sunrise Advisors marks the first local acquisition for the Kansas-based firm

By Jeff Benjamin
Court enters final judgment in fraudster Caplitz case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 23, 2020
Court enters final judgment in fraudster Caplitz case

The sons of his partner were ordered to pay back almost $488,000

By InvestmentNews