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Compliance officer who raised red flag about GPB Capital says she is now a target
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 22, 2019
Compliance officer who raised red flag about GPB Capital says she is now a target

Toni Caiazzo Neff says she has been followed, had car tampered with.

By Bruce Kelly
Schwab-TD deal could create 'repapering nightmare' for thousands of RIAs
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2019
Schwab-TD deal could create 'repapering nightmare' for thousands of RIAs

The anticipated $26 billion transaction will likely shutter one of the big custodial platforms.

By Jeff Benjamin
Court orders $12 million disgorgement in stock manipulation case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 22, 2019
Court orders $12 million disgorgement in stock manipulation case

Samuel DelPresto and his MLF Group ran 'pump-and-dump' microcap scheme

By InvestmentNews
Majority in InvestmentNews reader poll oppose Trump impeachment
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2019
Majority in InvestmentNews reader poll oppose Trump impeachment

Buttigieg, Bloomberg and Biden top list of Democratic presidential candidates

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Five brokers lose Ohio National lawsuit over annuity commissions
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2019
Five brokers lose Ohio National lawsuit over annuity commissions

Judge rules the brokers weren't beneficiaries of the selling agreement between the insurer and broker-dealers.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra bars former Pruco rep fired for taking client's money
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Finra bars former Pruco rep fired for taking client's money

Joseph Viet Duy Phan was a no-show at a hearing looking into his conduct.

By InvestmentNews
Charles Schwab to buy TD Ameritrade for $26 billion, reports say
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Charles Schwab to buy TD Ameritrade for $26 billion, reports say

Deal would create a company with roughly $5 trillion in combined assets.

By Bloomberg
Finra fines NYLife Securities $250,000 over fund sales
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Finra fines NYLife Securities $250,000 over fund sales

Firm was also censured and ordered to pay restitution and rescission to 28 clients.

By InvestmentNews
TD Ameritrade shares spike 25% as market anticipates deal
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
TD Ameritrade shares spike 25% as market anticipates deal

Charles Schwab Corp. acquisition of TD would create $5 trillion brokerage operation.

By Jeff Benjamin
Schwab plan to purchase TD Ameritrade will be boon to fortunes of both companies
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Schwab plan to purchase TD Ameritrade will be boon to fortunes of both companies

The transaction would create a firm with roughly $5 trillion in combined assets.

By Bloomberg
Sister-brother duo managing $500 million at Northwestern Mutual goes RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Sister-brother duo managing $500 million at Northwestern Mutual goes RIA

High Note Wealth in Minnetonka, Minn., will custody at Schwab, use Dynasty platform.

By Bloomberg
What a Schwab-TD combo could mean for advisers and the custody business
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
What a Schwab-TD combo could mean for advisers and the custody business

The pros and cons of one firm potentially owning more than half the industry's custody business.

By Jeff Benjamin
DOJ likely to take a close look at Schwab acquisition of TD Ameritrade
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
DOJ likely to take a close look at Schwab acquisition of TD Ameritrade

Antitrust concerns could arise over custody concentration, zero-commission trend.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
401(k) plans are an illusion
OPINION NOV 21, 2019
401(k) plans are an illusion

The participants are what matter, not the plan

By Fred Barstein
Atria Wealth to acquire Western International Securities
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Atria Wealth to acquire Western International Securities

Pasadena, Calif.-based indie will be fifth B-D under Atria umbrella

By InvestmentNews
Advisers who overlook retirement income may face stiff competition
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Advisers who overlook retirement income may face stiff competition

Plan advisers who can't articulate their value to sponsors will be at a competitive disadvantage.

By Bloomberg
Bill would allow tax-free 401(k), IRA withdrawals to buy long-term care insurance
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2019
Bill would allow tax-free 401(k), IRA withdrawals to buy long-term care insurance

The measure, which would eliminate income tax and the 10% early withdrawal penalty, could boost the pool of Americans seeking private insurance.

By Greg Iacurci
There's a 'turf war' coming in financial advice
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
There's a 'turf war' coming in financial advice

Financial advisers may find it harder to compete as large firms encroach more on mass-affluent customers, says Fidelity's Michael Durbin.

By Greg Iacurci
Flows into bond ETFs surpass those into equity ETFs for first time since 2009
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 20, 2019
Flows into bond ETFs surpass those into equity ETFs for first time since 2009

Investors are ignoring low yields in pursuit of safety.

By Jeff Benjamin
REIT firm pays $8 million SEC fine over misleading accounting
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 20, 2019
REIT firm pays $8 million SEC fine over misleading accounting

Vereit Inc. agreement follows $1 billion litigation settlement in September

By Mark Schoeff Jr.