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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 31, 2014
Wells Fargo Advisors' head Mary Mack fills out her cabinet

Bob Vorlop and Joe Nadreau have been tapped to fill new executive roles focused on expanding the firm's technology platform and products

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2014
Anticipate the challenges of aging in place

As the population of seniors grows and life expectancies continue to increase, research shows that most people would prefer to live in their own homes as they age. Working with The Center for Innovative Care in Aging at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, we identified key issues to address as you help your clients consider the realities of aging in place.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 31, 2014
SEC to probe whether FX rigging distorted options, ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether currency traders at the world's biggest banks distorted prices for options and exchange- traded funds by rigging benchmark foreign-exchange rates, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2014
Mary Beth Franklin: Budget raises questions about fate of claiming strategies

Unclear if and when proposed change might take effect, still more vague about what strategies would be affected.

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES MAR 30, 2014
Recoupment of trainee fees impairs industry's growth

Brokerage firms that pursue reimbursement of training costs from employees who leave are out of step with today's workforce

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2014
Even the affluent are delaying retirement

As baby boomers continue to reel from the recession, even the affluent admit that saving for retirement is a struggle.

By CODONNELL
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2014
Supreme Court signals interest in 401(k) plan fiduciary case

Justices seek DOL comment on case involving share classes offered to plan participants.

By Hazel Bradford
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2014
SIFMA, Chamber give thumbs down to Finra's data collection proposal

They say the costs and loss of privacy outweigh its benefits.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2014
FSI opposes Finra proposal for automated account information collection

CARDS would pose risks and challenges to its members, broker-dealer group contends.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ETFS MAR 30, 2014
SEC to take another look at ETF regulation

Rule proposal would touch on active vs. index funds, transparency, flexibility and inverse leverage

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAR 28, 2014
Advicent to upgrade next week

New version of NaviPlan will integrate with TD's Veo and Schwab OpenView

By Joyce Hanson
OPINION MAR 28, 2014
Can Finra serve investors and the industry?

By MFXFeeder
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 28, 2014
Finra's BrokerCheck comes under fire

Database omits bankruptcies, tax liens, and other vital information, lawyers group claims

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 28, 2014
SEC's Piwowar talks fiduciary, money fund reform

Fiduciary is 'really, really, really' tough, commissioner tells U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2014
Asset allocation for 21st century retirement

A new retirement planning model for your clients must combine Social Security, retirement savings and an element of employment-based income.

By Wayne Badorf and Brian Jacobsen
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2014
Financial literacy begins at the office

Increased need for advice presents opportunities for advisers.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH MAR 28, 2014
What advisers can learn from healthcare.gov failure

Alex Murguia breaks down five things advisers can glean from that “steaming heap of a disappointment.”

By amurguia
ALTERNATIVES MAR 28, 2014
It is well-past time to expand access to hedge funds

Paris Hilton can invest in hedge funds, but I can't.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2014
Think before changing health plan, advisers warn business owners

Warning: The Affordable Care Act not only spawned insurance exchanges for individuals, which went into effect earlier this month, but it also set new standards for small businesses.

By Darla Mercado
EQUITIES MAR 27, 2014
When women-run retirement funds beat the boys

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Women-run retirement funds have consistently higher returns than those run by men. Here's why. Plus: Four data points to watch this morning, dealing with a bankrupt hedge fund, how the FBI is watching high-frequency trading, and April Fool's Day around the web.

By Jeff Benjamin