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Judge dismisses suit against AT&T plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2018
Judge dismisses suit against AT&T plan

Plaintiffs given until July 30 to file amended complaint against executives of the $38.6 billion plan.

By Robert Steyer
New focus on workers who don't take a full match
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2018
New focus on workers who don't take a full match

Persistent percentage of defined contribution plan participants contribute below the employer match threshhold.

By Robert Steyer
LPL integrates Riskalyze with ClientWorks
FINTECH JUL 24, 2018
LPL integrates Riskalyze with ClientWorks

Advisers say the move indicates the broker-dealer is ready to support more third-party technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Galvin calls out broker who claims he never had a customer complaint
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2018
Galvin calls out broker who claims he never had a customer complaint

Massachusetts securities czar says Alan Siegel lied to clients on website.

By InvestmentNews
Wealth Enhancement Group adds $350 million planning firm in Florida
RIAS JUL 24, 2018
Wealth Enhancement Group adds $350 million planning firm in Florida

Hybrid owned by Lightyear is acquiring Retirement Strategies Group of Jacksonville

By InvestmentNews
Student loan rates contribute to increased college burden
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 24, 2018
Student loan rates contribute to increased college burden

Financial advisers have some advice on how to pay off student loans, as interest rates rose for a second year in a row.

By Bloomberg
Annuity rule likely won't include a fiduciary standard, NAIC says
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 24, 2018
Annuity rule likely won't include a fiduciary standard, NAIC says

The new language, which is still subject to change, explicitly states what had largely been assumed.

By Greg Iacurci
Judge dismisses amended complaint in Wells Fargo stock-drop case
EQUITIES JUL 24, 2018
Judge dismisses amended complaint in Wells Fargo stock-drop case

Suit involved decline in price of company stock held in the 401(k) plan after regulators fined Wells.

By Robert Steyer
SEC nominee Roisman stresses disclosure, helping investors understand adviser relationship
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2018
SEC nominee Roisman stresses disclosure, helping investors understand adviser relationship

Sen. Elizabeth Warren presses him on his stance on broker conflicts of interest.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
UBS wealth management profits up 16% in latest quarter
WIREHOUSES JUL 24, 2018
UBS wealth management profits up 16% in latest quarter

The company said the increase was due to revenue growth and improving operational efficiencies.

By Bruce Kelly
Back office should be top of mind for growing advisory firms
RIAS JUL 24, 2018
Back office should be top of mind for growing advisory firms

Delivering a remarkable experience is advisers' best way to differentiate themselves, and the back office plays a key role in delivering that experience

By Dean Cook
TD Ameritrade latest brokerage refusing to lead in cutting ETF commissions
RIAS JUL 24, 2018
TD Ameritrade latest brokerage refusing to lead in cutting ETF commissions

Vanguard set the pace with 1,800 commission-free ETFs, while most brokerages say enough is enough

By Jeff Benjamin
Intriguing snapshot of HSA users
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2018
Intriguing snapshot of HSA users

Workers who use tax-advantaged health savings accounts are younger, richer and more educated.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Captrust adds $1 billion RIA in Virginia
RIAS JUL 23, 2018
Captrust adds $1 billion RIA in Virginia

Catawba Capital Management, a 10-person firm, is based in Roanoke.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity, Empower to keep fiduciary services for 401(k) plan participants
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2018
Fidelity, Empower to keep fiduciary services for 401(k) plan participants

The decisions mean the continuation of many services put in place due to the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Greg Iacurci
In wake of tax reform, muni bond market gains footing
RIAS JUL 23, 2018
In wake of tax reform, muni bond market gains footing

As banks sell munis, and the Fed hikes rates, supply and demand take over.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC charges Beverly Hills RIA with keeping $131,000 in unearned fees
RIAS JUL 23, 2018
SEC charges Beverly Hills RIA with keeping $131,000 in unearned fees

Agency says Margaret Black didn't refund money due to 63 clients who left firm.

By InvestmentNews
How advisers can ride the 'wave of opportunity' of aging clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2018
How advisers can ride the 'wave of opportunity' of aging clients

People are healthier and living longer than ever, and MIT AgeLab's Joe Coughlin says advisers are primed to take advantage.

By Ryan W. Neal
Democrats criticize SEC advice rule, push for fiduciary standard
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 23, 2018
Democrats criticize SEC advice rule, push for fiduciary standard

If party takes over House in 2019, look for increased pressure on the regulator for a stricter duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Pimco top portfolio risk manager gone after investigation into inappropriate touching
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 23, 2018
Pimco top portfolio risk manager gone after investigation into inappropriate touching

Incident involving Bill De Leon occured at a charity event in May 2017, according to published report.

By InvestmentNews