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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 02, 2014
FPA talks with White House about new advice fee models

Alternatives to charging a percentage of AUM might broaden market for financial advice, group suggests.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 02, 2014
Morgan Stanley to pay $5M for supervisory violations

Firm had out-of-date procedures and delayed handing over email records to examiners, Connecticut securities regulators said.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 02, 2014
Morgan Stanley's Gorman seeks to tame broker compensation

Wirehouse CEO looks to reduce compensation to 55% of revenue from around 60% as brokers do more banking and lending.

By Mason Braswell
FINTECH JUL 02, 2014
SEC searches for role in battling cyber threats

Primary risk for wealth managers is when a hacker poses as a client and manipulates accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 02, 2014
JPMorgan sued by investor over 'culture of lawlessness'

A pension fund has sued JPMorgan Chase & Co. and CEO James Dimon, accusing the bank of creating “a culture of lawlessness” that led to billions of dollars in settlements tied to mortgage-backed securities and Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme.

By Gregory Crawford
FINTECH JUL 02, 2014
Easing the burden of password management

Cloud software helps advisers keep track of the minutiae.

By Andrew Leigh
FINTECH JUL 02, 2014
Cybersecurity threats to financial firms on the upswing in 2014

As cybercriminals and hacktivists get smarter, midtier wealth managers face greater risks.

By Andrew Leigh
FINTECH JUL 02, 2014
Tips for avoiding cyberattacks

Consultant Bill Winterberg and RIA April Rudin offer advice on how to protect your firm from hack attacks and cyberfrauds.

By MDURISIN
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 01, 2014
Mutual fund fees in 401(k)s move lower, industry group says

A trade group's study says tough competition between fund managers is driving fees down — but investors still may not be getting a good deal. Compare your fees to the averages.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 01, 2014
Two brokers who claim Morgan Stanley misled them win back $5M arb award

Appeals court reinstates arbitration panel's ruling that had been vacated by lower court.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 01, 2014
IRS cracks down on U.S. citizens living overseas

New taxes on foreign bank accounts and investments aim to limit tax evasion, but at what cost?

By lkonish
EQUITIES JUL 01, 2014
The value of Twitter

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The (awesome) value of Twitter. Plus: J.D. Power's annual survey of advisers' job satisfaction, mid-year stock review, yes, ETF cost matters, bringing back volatility, and a car maker returns.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES JUL 01, 2014
The grim reality of inflation without wage growth

On Friday's menu: Inflation without wage growth: Cause for concern? Plus: The Fed has painted itself into a corner, consumer stocks are likely to take a hit, bracing for Treasury yield volatility, silver outshines gold in June, and how to live to be 100.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH JUL 01, 2014
Pershing digs into its big data plate to find securities to lend

Custodian's &#8220;Lending Ball&#8221; tech tool finds matches for securities lending.

By Joyce Hanson
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 01, 2014
Mr. Adviser goes to Washington

Eric Cantor's demise will increase partisan tension in Washington; for investment advisers, whose issues are usually ignored by lawmakers who don't understand their industry, it makes pushing their agenda even more difficult.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Social Security delay? The numbers don't lie
OPINION JUL 01, 2014
Social Security delay? The numbers don't lie

Financial advisers often ask me how they can persuade their clients to delay collecting Social Security benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH JUL 01, 2014
As e-communication channels proliferate, risk of Finra fines spikes

Smarsh survey finds 88% of firms issue mobile devices to employees who use them to IM, text and tweet.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH JUL 01, 2014
Hearsay and Actiance top Forrester's social risk and compliance product list

'Near ubiquitous' social-media use drives growth in a nascent market, research firm reports

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH JUL 01, 2014
After troubled start, Morgan Stanley tech platform stabilized

CIO Chris Randazzo says 3D has 'turned the corner,' while upgrade continues

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 01, 2014
Target date funds to capture 63% of 401(k) contributions by 2018

Risk management, asset allocation features appeal to younger investors, study finds.

By CODONNELL