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Small business optimism soars after Trump victory
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 09, 2016
Small business optimism soars after Trump victory

The November reading of the National Federation of Independent Businesses' small business optimism index had its sharpest surge since 2009.

By Bloomberg
Finra bars former JP Morgan, RBC brokers
BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2016
Finra bars former JP Morgan, RBC brokers

Both former brokers settled and refused to testify.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2016
Will your career really last into retirement?

Working into your 70s or 80s can be a great idea, but it's also completely unrealistic for many workers who want to stick to their chosen profession.

By Bloomberg
RIAS DEC 09, 2016
RIAs rank technology spending as top priority amid competition from robo-platforms: Scottrade survey

Technology spending has edged out spending on business growth as the top priority for registered investment advisers, according to a recent survey.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2016
Clock is ticking on Social Security insolvency that could result in future benefit cuts

It's not the first time the country has faced a Social Security funding crisis.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2016
Your credit card choice could make-or-break the bank

The wrong pick can cost you money or a free trip.

By Bloomberg
Ex-J.P. Turner broker accused of excessive trading in elderly client's account barred by Finra
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 09, 2016
Ex-J.P. Turner broker accused of excessive trading in elderly client's account barred by Finra

The regulator said Anthony Mastroianni Jr. churned an elderly client's account at two different brokerages.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 09, 2016
The future of financial planning through fiduciary lenses

There will be a variety of desired and unexpected consequences of the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Jamie Hopkins and Craig Lemoine
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2016
Three ways 401(k) advisers can demonstrate their value to clients

Retirement plan advisers should be able to provide quantifiable metrics that demonstrate their success.

By Aaron Pottichen
EQUITIES DEC 09, 2016
BlackRock banks on cheaper ETFs

Plus: Bank stocks and the election, how the DOL rule could hit adviser pay, and seven 'stupid' ETFs

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS DEC 09, 2016
Finra launches extensive sweep of broker-dealer cross-selling

Regulator looking into incentives firms are offering employees to promote bank products of an affiliate or parent company to retail brokerage customers in wake of Wells Fargo scandal.

By John Waggoner
Broker-dealers are failing to supervise rogue brokers, says Massachusetts regulator William Galvin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 08, 2016
Broker-dealers are failing to supervise rogue brokers, says Massachusetts regulator William Galvin

Only 6% of reps with checkered backgrounds were placed on heightened supervision by their broker-dealers, according to a new report.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 08, 2016
Investment Company Institute says DOL rule is already depriving investors of financial advice

Some people turned away by their brokers are contacting mutual funds for help, fund trade group official says. <b><i>(Related read: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20161205/FREE/161209971/betterment-presses-trump-to-keep-dol-rule&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Betterment presses Trump to keep DOL rule</a>)</b></i>

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 08, 2016
Trump pick for Labor secretary not likely to favor DOL fiduciary rule

Though Andrew Puzder, a fast-food CEO, has not weighed in on the regulation, his conservative leanings on employment policies indicate he probably won't embrace it.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2016
Time for a new Social Security Commission

Clock is ticking on trust fund insolvency that could result in future benefit cuts.

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 07, 2016
Luis Aguilar recalls harrowing times at SEC

The former commissioner began a seven-year stint just as the financial crisis began.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2016
Congress reignites debate over lifetime income disclosures in 401(k) plans

Legislation is being considered to continue a stalled Labor Department effort to require income illustrations on retirement account statements.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH DEC 07, 2016
Do human advisers make clients happier than robos?

Investors appreciate both, but do turn to traditional advisers over digital ones for some services.

By Liz Skinner
Merrill Lynch to pay $7.03 million in Finra case for inadequacies in leveraging customer brokerage accounts
WIREHOUSES DEC 07, 2016
Merrill Lynch to pay $7.03 million in Finra case for inadequacies in leveraging customer brokerage accounts

Finra settlement also includes $780,000 in restitution to 22 clients who borrowed against their accounts to invest in Puerto Rico securities. <b><i>(More: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20161003/FREE/161009993/massachusetts-charges-morgan-stanley-over-unethical-sales-contest&quot;&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Massachusetts charges Morgan Stanley over unethical sales contest</a>)</b></i>

By Bruce Kelly
OPINION DEC 07, 2016
To help clients succeed in investing, it may require a walk down bizarro Wall Street

Truisms of life, such as doing more is better, are often turned on their head when investing.

By Daniel Crosby