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INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 11, 2017
SEC charges former Philadelphia broker with fraud

Paul Smith allegedly raised $2.35 million without telling his broker-dealers.

By InvestmentNews
BROKER DEALERS DEC 11, 2017
Finra fines three former Cetera firms over sales

Investors Capital, J.P. Turner and VSR to pay $698,612 for pushing higher-priced fund classes.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2017
Fi360 upgrades adviser fee-benchmarking tool

Retirement plan advisers and firms can use software filters to see how their fees compare to industry peers.

By Ryan W. Neal
FIXED INCOME DEC 11, 2017
Brace for steepest rate hikes since 2006 in new year

Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase predict average interest rates across advanced economies will climb to at least 1 percent in 2018.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2017
Industry opponents urge appeals court to rule on DOL fiduciary rule

Plaintiffs cite the two provisions of the regulation that became applicable in June, which they claim are 'imposing direct, substantial and continuing burdens on appellants' members.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES DEC 11, 2017
Bitcoin futures debut with 26% rally

Cboe temporarily halts trading twice to calm market, as initial volume exceeds dealers' expectations.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH DEC 11, 2017
Bitcoin is likely to gain widespread acceptance

Your clients see the cryptocurrency absorbing criticism and generating global interest.

By John Maher
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2017
Finra bars two former Wells Fargo reps over unsuitable energy securities

California brokers Charles Frieda and Charles Lynch allegedly exposed clients to undue risks.

By InvestmentNews
OPINION DEC 11, 2017
Capitalism is beautiful. Young prospects might disagree

Financial advisers should have this crucial conversation with next-gen clients.

By Warren Stephens
FS Investments parts ways with Blackstone, announces new partnership with KKR
ALTERNATIVES DEC 11, 2017
FS Investments parts ways with Blackstone, announces new partnership with KKR

With $18 billion in assets, FS Investments and KKR will have the largest BDC on the market.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 11, 2017
More advisory firms develop bench strength as competition for heavy hitters intensifies

By Gabriel Garcia
RIAS DEC 09, 2017
Why private equity wants a piece of the RIA market

Several factors, including consolidation in the independent advice industry and PE's own growing mountain of cash, are fueling the zeal to invest.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 09, 2017
Congress' work on tax reform barely gets a passing grade

Reform proposals should not be drafted behind closed doors

By crain-api
Largest fee-only RIAs by region, based on assets under management
RIAS DEC 09, 2017
Largest fee-only RIAs by region, based on assets under management

<i>InvestmentNews</i> Research sorted through Form ADVs to rank the top independent firms in the Northeast, Midwest, South and West.

By InvestmentNews Research
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 08, 2017
Getting bitcoin exposure without its baggage

Thomas Lee, research head for Fundstrat Global Advisors, suggests owning these stand-in assets.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 08, 2017
Morgan Stanley will boost savings with broker-protocol exit, UBS analysts say

Report from rival firm says wirehouse stands to benefit from lower recruiting costs.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 08, 2017
Finra bars former UBS rep for private securities transactions

Regulator says Kenneth Tyrrell engaged in undisclosed trades worth $13 million.

By InvestmentNews
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 08, 2017
Finra report hints at trouble with L-share variable annuities

Regulators question why investors would pay more for additional liquidity on a long-term product.

By Greg Iacurci
RIAS DEC 08, 2017
Richard Thaler talks about the formation of his RIA ... and winning the Nobel Prize

The behavioral economist creates new strategies and thinks broadly about long-term questions for the firm, in a role he was once paid for in wine.

By Bloomberg
Finra would have special arbitrators make expungement decisions
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 08, 2017
Finra would have special arbitrators make expungement decisions

Regulator also seeks to set one-year limit from time a case closes to request a hearing.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.