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Millennials finally ready to invest sustainably
ALTERNATIVES SEP 13, 2019
Millennials finally ready to invest sustainably

The 41% who said they have invested in companies or funds targeting positive social and environmental outcomes is close to the 47% who said they check product packaging to ensure sustainability.

By Bloomberg
SEC continues to see problems with advisers selecting too-expensive share classes
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 13, 2019
SEC continues to see problems with advisers selecting too-expensive share classes

More than 18 months after the launch of its crackdown, agency exams show message isn't getting through.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Financial education for college students can also benefit families
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 13, 2019
Financial education for college students can also benefit families

Bridging the financial literacy gap in college can help with education and career planning.

By Doug Chittenden
Elizabeth Warren proposes boosting Social Security benefits by raising taxes
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
Elizabeth Warren proposes boosting Social Security benefits by raising taxes

Her plan would hike payroll taxes on incomes over $250,000 to increase monthly benefits by $200.

By Bloomberg
2020 Social Security COLA expected to be 1.6%
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
2020 Social Security COLA expected to be 1.6%

The unofficial estimate would represent the smallest increase in benefits in three years.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Advisers have much to learn about next generation clients
RIAS SEP 12, 2019
Advisers have much to learn about next generation clients

Millennials are savers — not so much investors — and other important info about this set.

By Bloomberg
Finra bars veteran broker for creating false account statements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2019
Finra bars veteran broker for creating false account statements

By Jeff Benjamin
Once again, GPB delays release of audited financial statements
ALTERNATIVES SEP 12, 2019
Once again, GPB delays release of audited financial statements

After raising $1.8 billion, GPB fails to deliver information to investors.

By Bruce Kelly
State regulators are skeptical about expanding private offerings to ordinary investors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2019
State regulators are skeptical about expanding private offerings to ordinary investors

The SEC's investor advocate also raises questions about the agency's concept release.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Senator Ron Wyden suggests annual tax on assets of rich
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2019
Senator Ron Wyden suggests annual tax on assets of rich

Top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, seeks to change longstanding tax code that taxes aren't due until something is sold.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley adding 401(k) participant services to boost wealth business
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
Morgan Stanley adding 401(k) participant services to boost wealth business

The brokerage added to its financial wellness platform, and is considering product offerings for 529 plans, deferred compensation and HSAs.

By Greg Iacurci
Hub to buy $40 billion LPL branch Global Retirement Partners
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
Hub to buy $40 billion LPL branch Global Retirement Partners

The deal would make the insurance brokerage one of the largest retirement-focused aggregator firms

By Greg Iacurci
Lincoln, other insurers likely to backtrack on New York annuity pullback
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 12, 2019
Lincoln, other insurers likely to backtrack on New York annuity pullback

New York regulators issued new guidance that puts the industry at ease.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra panel orders UBS to pay $555,000 to 91-year-old widow for losses tied to Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2019
Finra panel orders UBS to pay $555,000 to 91-year-old widow for losses tied to Ponzi scheme

UBS spokesman: Former broker sold investments 'that were not approved by UBS'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What's driving value in the booming 401(k) adviser M&A market?
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
What's driving value in the booming 401(k) adviser M&A market?

Many advisers fear missing out as they see their peers get historically high multiples.

By Bloomberg
Investment management outsourcing delivers greater client-service impact
OPINION SEP 12, 2019
Investment management outsourcing delivers greater client-service impact

Outsourcing investor management helps advisers to deliver a stronger, more holistic service.

By Matt Matrisian
Schwab to cut 600 jobs in 'challenging' economic climate
RIAS SEP 11, 2019
Schwab to cut 600 jobs in 'challenging' economic climate

The company's earnings from net interest on client cash have been squeezed by falling interest rates.

By Bloomberg
$1 billion team becomes part of fast-growing Atria
RIAS SEP 11, 2019
$1 billion team becomes part of fast-growing Atria

25-year veteran Schorn Wealth joins Atria subsidiary Sorrento Pacific.

By Jeff Benjamin
Social media savvy advisers meet in real life at new conference
RIAS SEP 11, 2019
Social media savvy advisers meet in real life at new conference

New technology-focused event engages advisers with content mostly from other advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
New NASAA president pursues fiduciary rule in New Jersey
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 11, 2019
New NASAA president pursues fiduciary rule in New Jersey

Gerold says decision on a model rule is up to NASAA's membership

By Mark Schoeff Jr.