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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 18, 2016
Talking about rising interest rates with your clients

The case for a rate hike isn't a lock. But if you stay in touch with your clients and let them know your thinking, a rate hike will be easier on everyone.

By John Waggoner
MassMutual turns to video games to boost retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2016
MassMutual turns to video games to boost retirement savings

The newly developed video game seizes on the concept of gamification to improve participant behavior regarding retirement savings.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2016
Candidates for Finra board want greater focus on regulatory pain of small firms

Four nominees were announced Friday after qualifying for the ballot.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bill to create universal retirement accounts introduced
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2016
Bill to create universal retirement accounts introduced

Legislation calls for employers with 10 or more employees that do not offer retirement plans to open IRAs for employees and contribute 50 cents per hour worked per employee.

By Hazel Bradford
BlackRock starts off subdued earnings season for fund companies
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 15, 2016
BlackRock starts off subdued earnings season for fund companies

By John Waggoner
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 15, 2016
Americans in better financial shape, Finra reports

Survey shows public feels it is on surer footing with expenses and savings, but problems persist for some groups.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES JUL 15, 2016
Bond market is signaling it's time to sell stocks

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The direction of bond yields does not bode well for the equity markets.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra loses $39.5 million in 2015 after posting a surplus the year before
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2016
Finra loses $39.5 million in 2015 after posting a surplus the year before

After posting a surplus the year before, Finra's CEO says expenses for data migration to 'cloud' storage are partly to blame for 2015.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New Finra CEO Cook will feel heat from both sides of the political aisle
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2016
New Finra CEO Cook will feel heat from both sides of the political aisle

Conservatives and liberals alike have stepped up criticism of the brokerage industry regulator.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS JUL 15, 2016
RIAs should charge fees tied to net worth: TD's Tom Nally

Advisers aren't placing a value on financial planning services when their fees are based solely on AUM.

By Christine Idzelis
FINTECH JUL 15, 2016
Pershing adds three new robo-advisers in latest push into digital advice

The firm is building out digital ecosystem of its own with partnerships with Jemstep, SigFig and Vanare.

By Alessandra Malito
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 14, 2016
Indexed annuity sales have best-ever quarter in Q2: Limra

Low interest rates and demographic trends continue to bolster indexed annuity sales. These dynamics also pushed deferred income annuities to their best all-time sales quarter.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH JUL 14, 2016
Firms, technology vendors mobilize on security standards

Cybersecurity is a major concern for vendors, firms and advisers.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH JUL 14, 2016
What technology lessons advisers can learn from Delta Air Lines' system breakdown

Facing a crisis without a plan can be detrimental to an adviser's brand; advisers need more than one back-up plan to avoid potential disasters.

By Alessandra Malito
Jackson National, Prudential cease sale of some L-share variable annuities
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 14, 2016
Jackson National, Prudential cease sale of some L-share variable annuities

Some insurers are turning away from L-share variable annuities as appetite wanes among broker-dealers.

By Greg Iacurci
Advisers come out against proposed financial transactions tax
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2016
Advisers come out against proposed financial transactions tax

Majority of advisers say such a tax hurts retirement savers; fewer oppose tax targeting high-frequency traders.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2016
Does skipping marriage and having kids save money?

Income inequality changing how young Americans have families.

By Bloomberg
5 steps to elevate the next generation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 14, 2016
5 steps to elevate the next generation

Building a management team by elevating next generation professionals can be one of the most rewarding choices you make as a business owner.

By John Furey and Brandon Kawal
Broker-dealers eye level commissions to reduce risk under DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2016
Broker-dealers eye level commissions to reduce risk under DOL fiduciary rule

Such a strategy is meant to reduce the appearance of a conflict of interest when using commission products in retirement accounts.

By Greg Iacurci
DOL fiduciary rule will nudge 401(k) advisers to zero-revenue-share fund lineups
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule will nudge 401(k) advisers to zero-revenue-share fund lineups

Such a strategy would aim at levelizing compensation, thereby dodging additional compliance requirements and litigation risk.

By Greg Iacurci