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INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 01, 2018
2018 Midyear Update

In his 2018 Midyear Update, Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan reviews how the economy and markets have fared in 2018, plus likely risks on the horizon.

By Gillian Albert
New IRS form sends taxpayers toward Intuit, away from H&R Block
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2018
New IRS form sends taxpayers toward Intuit, away from H&R Block

But the shorter 1040 form still requires filers to provide all the same information.

By Bloomberg
Investors don't have a clue about using 401(k) savings, Cerulli says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2018
Investors don't have a clue about using 401(k) savings, Cerulli says

Plan participants have no idea how they will use their 401(k) savings when they retire, Cerulli study shows.

By InvestmentNews
Piwowar: Comments will be critical in shaping SEC advice rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 29, 2018
Piwowar: Comments will be critical in shaping SEC advice rule

Departing commissioner doesn't foresee final vote on proposal until 2019.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Alexander Capital, censured by SEC, will pay $411,000 for failure to supervise
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 29, 2018
Alexander Capital, censured by SEC, will pay $411,000 for failure to supervise

Regulator says firm ignored churning by three reps who have been charged with fraud

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 29, 2018
Finra gives first report on where it spent money collected from fines

Regulator says most of the money was spent on improving regulatory functions and compliance by member firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers take a short-term view of trade skirmishes
EMERGING MARKETS JUN 29, 2018
Advisers take a short-term view of trade skirmishes

Bracing for more market volatility as negotiations between China and the U.S. heat up ahead of July 6 start of new tariffs.

By Jeff Benjamin
When it comes to the proposed SEC advice rule, words matter
RIAS JUN 29, 2018
When it comes to the proposed SEC advice rule, words matter

The rule would create a second, non-fiduciary version of the term 'best interest.'

By Blaine F. Aikin
Morgan Stanley to pay $3.6 million penalty for failure to supervise adviser
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 29, 2018
Morgan Stanley to pay $3.6 million penalty for failure to supervise adviser

SEC says firm did not have policies and procedures in place to prevent misuse of funds

By InvestmentNews
Making a habit out of CRM best practices will help your business
OPINION JUN 29, 2018
Making a habit out of CRM best practices will help your business

Use your customer relationship management software to both segment and document clients more efficiently.

By Rick Williamson
Organizations launch campaign to get investment advisers to comment on SEC advice rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 28, 2018
Organizations launch campaign to get investment advisers to comment on SEC advice rule

Promotional flyer depicts the 'intimate relationship' advisers have with clients

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Insurance group advising on $222 million consolidates at Securities America
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 28, 2018
Insurance group advising on $222 million consolidates at Securities America

Futurity First was affiliated with Mutual of Omaha Investors, ProEquities, AXA and Cambridge.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo loses $450 million hybrid to LPL
RIAS JUN 28, 2018
Wells Fargo loses $450 million hybrid to LPL

New York-based Rockline Wealth Management will use B-D and RIA platforms.

By InvestmentNews
Upstart RIA uses access to alternatives to recruit advisers
RIAS JUN 28, 2018
Upstart RIA uses access to alternatives to recruit advisers

Third Seven Advisors leverages its own investment bank

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC proposes making it easier to start ETFs
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 28, 2018
SEC proposes making it easier to start ETFs

Rule is expected to give exchange-traded funds a boost, but complex products wouldn't be eligible for the streamlined process

By Bloomberg
Unpaid arbitration awards bill by Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized at hearing
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 28, 2018
Unpaid arbitration awards bill by Sen. Elizabeth Warren criticized at hearing

SIFMA, Republican senator take issue with requiring Finra to set up fund to pay claims.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Equity market gyrations catch fund managers off guard
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 28, 2018
Equity market gyrations catch fund managers off guard

Momentum stocks bear the brunt of the selling.

By Bloomberg
Jim Nagengast, Securities America CEO, wins Finra board seat
BROKER DEALERS JUN 28, 2018
Jim Nagengast, Securities America CEO, wins Finra board seat

He prevails over a candidate backed by Finra's board to fill one of three large-firm positions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Retirement planning 10 years after the financial crisis
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2018
Retirement planning 10 years after the financial crisis

The 2008 crisis left investors focused on income vehicles that provide reliable returns.

By Eric Watson
Edward Jones, Commonwealth Financial top J.D. Power list of top brokerage employers
RIAS JUN 28, 2018
Edward Jones, Commonwealth Financial top J.D. Power list of top brokerage employers

In this J.D. Power survey, advisers rated their firms on qualities such as client support, compensation and firm leadership.

By Jeff Benjamin