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EQUITIES AUG 26, 2016
Morningstar demystifies 401(k) loans

Plus: DOJ move sends prison stocks to the hole, SEC wants cleaner earnings reports, and proof that faster food can be healthier food

By Jeff Benjamin
U.S. interest rates will rise soon - perhaps rapidly: Alan Greenspan
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 26, 2016
U.S. interest rates will rise soon - perhaps rapidly: Alan Greenspan

By Bloomberg
Key principles to guide corporate governance procedures for the IBD space
BROKER DEALERS AUG 26, 2016
Key principles to guide corporate governance procedures for the IBD space

A board of directors should exist to serve the interests of the company and its key stakeholders — not the other way around.

By Robert Moore and Larry Roth
Finra launches exam sweep of business development companies
ALTERNATIVES AUG 26, 2016
Finra launches exam sweep of business development companies

Regulator: "There is concern that retail customers may not fully understand the risks and the potential impact on their portfolios."

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FIXED INCOME AUG 26, 2016
The Fed might have to give money directly to consumers

Plus: Honoring SPY, you will be voting for bigger deficits, and broke millennials as a voting bloc

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 26, 2016
Despite lawsuits, DOL is working with advisers to help implement fiduciary rule

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The SEC bars Logos Wealth Advisors founder, fund manager for fraudulently raising money
RIAS AUG 25, 2016
The SEC bars Logos Wealth Advisors founder, fund manager for fraudulently raising money

Paul Mata gave presentations to church groups promising “Finances God's Way,” the SEC said.

By Christine Idzelis
World's biggest pension fund takes $52 billion hit as stocks sink
EQUITIES AUG 25, 2016
World's biggest pension fund takes $52 billion hit as stocks sink

Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund loses 3.9%, erasing gains from previous six quarters.

By CNELSON
SEC says 71 municipal borrowers lied about disclosure histories
FIXED INCOME AUG 25, 2016
SEC says 71 municipal borrowers lied about disclosure histories

Agency reaches settlements with issuers, doesn't access fines.

By Bloomberg
California poised to pass state retirement savings law
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2016
California poised to pass state retirement savings law

Within days, the governor of America's largest state is expected to provide access to nearly 7 million people without a retirement plan through the workplace.

By Greg Iacurci
Edward Jones faces proposed class action lawsuit over excessive 401(k) fees
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2016
Edward Jones faces proposed class action lawsuit over excessive 401(k) fees

The lawsuit continues a barrage of litigation filed in recent weeks related to fiduciary breaches in retirement plans.

By Greg Iacurci
Social Security drops cell phone mandate
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2016
Social Security drops cell phone mandate

Agency apologizes and says it will pursue other security authentication options.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Wells Fargo names David Kowach to head brokerage business
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 25, 2016
Wells Fargo names David Kowach to head brokerage business

Mr. Kowach replaces Mary Mack, who now oversees community banking.

By Christine Idzelis
California, fund industry spar over automatic retirement savings plan Secure Choice
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2016
California, fund industry spar over automatic retirement savings plan Secure Choice

The Investment Company Institute blasts the state over its plans to exclude mutual funds from the proposed Secure Choice program.

By John Waggoner
Americans vote 'yes' to free college, 'no' to taxes to pay for it
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 25, 2016
Americans vote 'yes' to free college, 'no' to taxes to pay for it

While 62% said they support debt-free university tuition in a recent poll, 48% said they would not be willing to pay more in federal taxes to fund free college.

By Bloomberg
BROKER DEALERS AUG 25, 2016
Medical Capital executive gets 10-year sentence for private placement fraud

Joseph J. Lampariello also ordered to pay nearly $40 million in restitution.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2016
How millennials can establish good credit scores

These strategies can help young investors build a strong credit histories — even if they eschew owning credit cards.

By Bloomberg
Why broker-dealers and financial advisers should be required to carry insurance
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 25, 2016
Why broker-dealers and financial advisers should be required to carry insurance

Finra does not require its members to carry insurance, which lets big risks to investors materialize.

By Benjamin P. Edwards
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2016
Some retirement plan record keepers resort to aggressive sales tactics with proprietary products

Some retirement plan record keepers resort to aggressive sales tactics with their proprietary products, offering discounted record-keeping services if proprietary funds are used. </br><i><b>(More on plan advice: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20160327/BLOG09/303279999/how-to-choose-a-plan-sponsor-partner-to-adapt-to-dol-fiduciary-rule&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener">How to choose a plan-sponsor partner to adapt to DOL fiduciary</a>)</b></i>

By Greg Iacurci
Robo-advice drives 22% jump in clients for SEC-registered advisers, study shows
RIAS AUG 24, 2016
Robo-advice drives 22% jump in clients for SEC-registered advisers, study shows

SEC-registered advisers reach record number of clients through automated investment models and mobile apps. <i>(Plus: For more on the pros and cons of going robo, <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/video?playerType=PracticeMakeover&amp;seasonID=PM04&amp;bctid=4680106199001&amp;date=20160111&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>watch this video</a>.)</i>

By Christine Idzelis