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REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 05, 2017
Opponents troubled by mere 60-day delay of DOL fiduciary rule

But the Labor Department says 'there is little basis for concluding that advisers need still more time before they will be ready to give advice that is in the best interest of retirement investors.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH APR 04, 2017
Betterment co-founder Eli Broverman steps down from day-to-day operations

Robo adviser's president Eli Broverman departs to build new firms

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 04, 2017
SEC rejects appeal by Dawn Bennett

The commission's March 30 opinion clears the way for Ms. Bennett to move forward with her federal court claims that the agency's in-house forum is unconstitutional.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH APR 04, 2017
Advisers underwhelmed by LinkedIn's matching tool

ProFinder not digging up many new clients for financial advisers.

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 04, 2017
DOL fiduciary delay final rule expected to be released Wednesday

Agency pushes back implementation date just before April 10 deadline

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 04, 2017
Jay Clayton approved by Senate panel to be SEC chairman

The full Senate is expected to vote on the nomination later this month.

By Hazel Bradford
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 04, 2017
DOL releases final rule delaying fiduciary implementation

Under the measure, the April 10 applicability date will be pushed back to June 9.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION APR 03, 2017
Be vigilant about scams and fraud involving elder clients

If you succeed in warning clients away from just one scam or fraud, their gratitude, respect and loyalty will be unsurpassed

By Amy Florian
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 03, 2017
Advisers must seize opportunity to deliver best-interest advice to clients

New fiduciary standard will lead industry forward regardless of DOL rule outcome.

By James Lumberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2017
Savvy RIAs are waving the fiduciary flag

Regardless of DOL gridlock, RIAs are embracing their fiduciary status and promoting it to prospective clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2017
Jay Clayton talked to several wealthy Trump backers before nomination to SEC

Nominee had conversations with Peter Thiel, Rebecca Mercer, Stephen Bannon and Carl Ichan as some Democrats question whether he will be a tough regulator.

By Bloomberg
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 03, 2017
How independent broker-dealers can help advisers win new clients

IBDs need to play a bigger behind-the-scenes role in helping advisers attract more client relationships.

By John C. Johnson
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2017
How to spot fake answers from Social Security Administration reps

Use these cheat sheets about rule changes to help clients claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2017
Advisers must protect elderly from financial fraud

The financial abuse of older people is on the rise.

By crain-api
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 02, 2017
Why do we need self-regulatory organizations? - Cook

Broad questions on the rationale for SROs in the securities industry provide a starting point for the regulator to review and hone its mission, says CEO Robert Cook.

By crain-api
WIREHOUSES MAR 31, 2017
UBS loses another Puerto Rico bond claim, this time for $4.4 million

This is the third multimillion-dollar loss involving Puerto Rico bonds or bond funds UBS has seen since December.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 31, 2017
SEC bars ex-LPL broker already serving 12-year prison sentence

Thomas Caniford pled guilty to securities fraud, publishing false statements and theft from the elderly.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2017
Reverse mortgages have an image problem

Older people generally overlook or are unwilling to consider home equity as a retirement asset.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2017
Fidelity follows Empower in launching TDF-managed account hybrid

It's likely other record keepers will introduce similar services, which mark an evolution among default investing in 401(k) plans.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2017
MassMutual to level 401(k) fees for its brokers

The business changes eliminate variability in 401(k) fees and reduce the appearance of any conflicts of interest.

By Greg Iacurci