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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2018
Missouri lawmaker says don't worry, law won't curb use of CFP designation

CFP Board, FSI oppose new law prohibiting use of terms "certification" or "registration" for credentials not approved by state.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Small caps are losing their immunity to trade jitters
EQUITIES JUN 27, 2018
Small caps are losing their immunity to trade jitters

Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks has underperformed global equities three days in a row

By Bloomberg
Mary Schapiro elected to Morgan Stanley board
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2018
Mary Schapiro elected to Morgan Stanley board

Executive has served as the chair of the SEC, Finra and the CFTC

By InvestmentNews
Finra bars former broker over unsuitable alt investments, including REITs
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 27, 2018
Finra bars former broker over unsuitable alt investments, including REITs

Kyusun Kim also allegedly falsified elderly customers' wealth to allow sales

By InvestmentNews
UBS to pay $4.3 million in Puerto Rico bonds claim
FIXED INCOME JUN 27, 2018
UBS to pay $4.3 million in Puerto Rico bonds claim

The claimant's broker at UBS has 183 disclosures on his BrokerCheck report.

By Bruce Kelly
With Signator in the bag, will Advisor Group and Lightyear still chase Cetera?
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 27, 2018
With Signator in the bag, will Advisor Group and Lightyear still chase Cetera?

That depends on whether it has the cash and determination to pull the trigger on what could be a billion-dollar deal.

By Bruce Kelly
Trap Kloman to become president and COO of Commonwealth Financial
RIAS JUN 27, 2018
Trap Kloman to become president and COO of Commonwealth Financial

Kloman, currently the firm's CFO, will succeed Rich Hunter by year-end

By Jeff Benjamin
Empower's new 401(k) cybersecurity guarantee a sign of the times
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2018
Empower's new 401(k) cybersecurity guarantee a sign of the times

The record keeper joins some other big competitors in offering participants their money back if their accounts get hacked.

By Greg Iacurci
Finra panel orders Woodbury to pay customers $1.1 million
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 26, 2018
Finra panel orders Woodbury to pay customers $1.1 million

Arbitration panel says firm failed to supervise former broker's unsuitable transactions.

By InvestmentNews
Former Finra analyst sues agency for age discrimination
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 26, 2018
Former Finra analyst sues agency for age discrimination

Brian McIntyre says Finra laid off mostly older workers after it lost a regulatory contract with the NYSE in 2016.

By Bloomberg
Private-equity veterans build $2 billion advisory firm from scratch
RIAS JUN 26, 2018
Private-equity veterans build $2 billion advisory firm from scratch

Cresset Capital Management is adding a family office to its 1-year-old practice.

By Jeff Benjamin
Push to require Roth 401(k) savings over traditional plans may re-emerge
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2018
Push to require Roth 401(k) savings over traditional plans may re-emerge

Rothification, which set off a furor in 2017 as Congress debated tax reform, could find its way into new bills next year, experts say.

By Greg Iacurci
Merrill adds Zelle to wealth management app to let clients make payments
FINTECH JUN 26, 2018
Merrill adds Zelle to wealth management app to let clients make payments

But advisers say they don't see using apps like Zelle or Venmo to collect client fees.

By Ryan W. Neal
New entry-level securities exam seen to benefit firms, job seekers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 26, 2018
New entry-level securities exam seen to benefit firms, job seekers

Securities Industry Essentials general knowledge tests begin Oct. 1, but there's still little awareness among the public about the opportunity.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The black hole of financial planning: Health care costs
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2018
The black hole of financial planning: Health care costs

Affluent clients are confident about retirement plans, but not medical expenses

By Mary Beth Franklin
Bank of America contributed to $102 million Ponzi scheme: lawsuit
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 26, 2018
Bank of America contributed to $102 million Ponzi scheme: lawsuit

Plaintiffs charged that BofA lent the scheme an air of legitimacy and provided critical support.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo memo raises questions about commitment to broker protocol
WIREHOUSES JUN 25, 2018
Wells Fargo memo raises questions about commitment to broker protocol

The firm notified brokers that new clients can choose whether or not to allow advisers to take their information with them if they leave the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL Financial taps wirehouse veteran to lead recruiting effort
BROKER DEALERS JUN 25, 2018
LPL Financial taps wirehouse veteran to lead recruiting effort

UBS exec Richard Steinmeier will replace Bill Morrissey, who is retiring after a number of LPL recruiters jumped ship.

By Bruce Kelly
IRA assets will almost double those in 401(k) plans over next five years
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2018
IRA assets will almost double those in 401(k) plans over next five years

Cerulli analyst says 401(k)s reliant on capital market returns, whereas IRAs are popular rollover vehicles.

By Greg Iacurci
Galvin charges MetLife with inflating bottom line
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2018
Galvin charges MetLife with inflating bottom line

Massachusetts securities czar says insurer's failure to make pension payments enabled it to lower reserves

By InvestmentNews