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The challenge of keeping clients away from shiny new investing trends
ALTERNATIVES JAN 07, 2016
The challenge of keeping clients away from shiny new investing trends

A firsthand example of how hard it can be for investors to ignore something that looks exciting.

By crichards
FINTECH JAN 07, 2016
Microsoft Dynamics CRM program gets a face lift

Client-relationship management program Microsoft Dynamics announced upgrades on Monday, but some financial advisers say the platform is still not ready for the big leagues.

By Alessandra Malito
Morgan Stanley names operating chief as lead of 'digital offering'
FINTECH JAN 06, 2016
Morgan Stanley names operating chief as lead of 'digital offering'

As Morgan Stanley's head of wealth management, Greg Fleming, steps down, Jim Rosenthal, chief operating officer, is stepping up to take the reins of the firm's impending digital offering.

By Alessandra Malito
FIXED INCOME JAN 06, 2016
The Fed shows its hawkish side

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The market is expecting two small hikes, but the Federal Reserve is suggesting that four rate hikes might be on the table in 2016.

By Jeff Benjamin
Clients hating you for their international funds? Here's how to cope
RIAS JAN 06, 2016
Clients hating you for their international funds? Here's how to cope

You know that international diversification is a wise move. After this week, your clients may need more convincing.

By John Waggoner
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 06, 2016
Pimco's flagship fund finds December net inflows, thanks to some clever math

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Clever calculating that counted capital gains reinvestments as inflows gave Pimco's flagship fund its first month of inflows since April 2013.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2016
What to do with your 401(k) after you leave your job

Fees in 401(k)s and IRAs vary greatly &amp;mdash; and they could be silently killing your investment returns.

By Bloomberg
U.S. stocks plummet after China selloff
EMERGING MARKETS JAN 06, 2016
U.S. stocks plummet after China selloff

Amid triple-digit plunge, financial advisers fear volatility is the new norm.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2016
Advisers optimistic about 2016 business

In spite of the political climate, pending regs and global unrest, advisers see a bright year ahead.

By Liz Skinner
JPMorgan to pay more than $300M in settlement over wealth management conflicts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 06, 2016
JPMorgan to pay more than $300M in settlement over wealth management conflicts

Allegations include that the bank didn't disclose its preference for putting clients' money into its own investment products.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 06, 2016
Finra task force calls for higher arbitrator pay, greater transparency

Group also suggested a pool of arbitrators be trained to conduct expungement hearings, but didn't touch the mandatory aspect of arbitration.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New Social Security service connects advisers, clients with filing experts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2016
New Social Security service connects advisers, clients with filing experts

Your clients have only a brief window to take advantage of certain Social Security claiming options under existing rules.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Morgan Stanley to cut 1,200 jobs, take $150M charge in the fourth quarter
WIREHOUSES JAN 06, 2016
Morgan Stanley to cut 1,200 jobs, take $150M charge in the fourth quarter

Cuts amounting to 25% of fixed-income trading staff plus reductions in infrastructure and support roles, result in $150M charge.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES JAN 06, 2016
Don't let fear cloud focus on China

What looks scary could be a good opportunity to increase exposure in the Chinese economy

By Nick Niziolek
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 05, 2016
Hillary Clinton takes up fiduciary mantle for financial advice industry

Presidential candidate Hilary Clinton directed Democrats in Congress to stop Republican lawmakers from adding language to a government spending bill that would effectively kill a pending DOL rule.

By Liz Skinner
Boeing settles 401(k) suit for near-record $57 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2016
Boeing settles 401(k) suit for near-record $57 million

The large settlement underscores the need to ensure reasonable fees and asset classes for investments, and that the overall value of services matches up with cost.

By Greg Iacurci
ETF options juggernaut marches on amid market turmoil
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2016
ETF options juggernaut marches on amid market turmoil

As investors rush to protect their portfolios in a tumultuous start to the year, odds are they will be using options on exchange-traded funds to do it.

By Bloomberg
Cetera team jumps ship
BROKER DEALERS JAN 04, 2016
Cetera team jumps ship

Global Wealth Partners, with $400M in assets, joins DFPG Investments Inc., a boutique firm that specializes in real estate

By Christine Idzelis
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2016
No point in comparing Bill Gross' performance at Janus to what he did at Pimco

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> While it might be tempting to pit the Bond King's new Janus fund against the Pimco Total Return Fund, they are different animals.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC report revisits sting of unsolved Aug. 24 market slide
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2016
SEC report revisits sting of unsolved Aug. 24 market slide

That date still leaves some ETF fans shaking in their boots. The report tells us what happened, but not why or what to do to prevent future recurrences.

By Jeff Benjamin