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RIAS APR 14, 2015
Considering growing through M&A? Don't call it a 'tuck-in'

Sophomoric term doesn't capture the magnitude of importance that these transactions represent.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 14, 2015
Merrill settles short-selling case with SEC for $11 million

Agency says wirehouse executed short sales in some stocks even when supply fell short.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch being investigated by SEC: WSJ
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 14, 2015
Bank of America Merrill Lynch being investigated by SEC: WSJ

Regulator wants to know if customer protection rule was violated

By Bloomberg
Finra bars Wells Fargo broker who ran Miami nightclub
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 14, 2015
Finra bars Wells Fargo broker who ran Miami nightclub

Aaron Parthemer, left, a Wells Fargo adviser for a number of NFL and NBA players, allegedly ran a hip hop dance club in South Beach without telling his employer.

By Mason Braswell
Bill Gross says he will short the German bund, eventually
ALTERNATIVES APR 14, 2015
Bill Gross says he will short the German bund, eventually

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Bill Gross calls out the 10-year German bund, but you'll want to wait more than a year for the end of Europe's easing.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2015
How singles can use file-and-suspend as an insurance policy

But this creative claiming strategy stumps some Social Security Administration employees.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Japan bumps China off the mountain as top holder of U.S. debt
FIXED INCOME APR 14, 2015
Japan bumps China off the mountain as top holder of U.S. debt

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Japan takes over as America's biggest creditor but China is right behind. Plus: More banks abandon student loan biz, Colorado's weed tax bummer, and where banking is still beyond at least 2 billion people.

By Jeff Benjamin
Nearly half of retirees wish they had retired earlier
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2015
Nearly half of retirees wish they had retired earlier

But savings gap may force future retirees to work longer.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Labor Department proposes controversial fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 14, 2015
Labor Department proposes controversial fiduciary rule

The Department of Labor, led by Secretary Thomas Perez, proposed a highly anticipated and controversial rule Tuesday that would require brokers working with retirement accounts to act in the best interest of clients.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2015
MassMutual beefs up DCIO effort, extending reach into retirement plans

Insurer faces uphill battle as competition in defined contribution investment-only space is tough.

By Darla Mercado
Tread lightly into the energy sector
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 14, 2015
Tread lightly into the energy sector

It has become the ultimate stock-pickers market

By Jeff Benjamin
Merrill Lynch's John Thiel urges colleagues to work with DOL on fiduciary rule
RIAS APR 14, 2015
Merrill Lynch's John Thiel urges colleagues to work with DOL on fiduciary rule

By Mason Braswell
Who oversees wealth advisers who guide investors on 401(k)s? It depends.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2015
Who oversees wealth advisers who guide investors on 401(k)s? It depends.

In the most complex scenarios, you may answer to DOL, Finra and SEC.

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH APR 14, 2015
20 financial advisers to follow on Twitter

From deep analysis to humor, these advisers bring a personal touch to financial planning.

By Alessandra Malito
The Mutual Fund Store adds new products, services as it eyes eventual IPO
RIAS APR 14, 2015
The Mutual Fund Store adds new products, services as it eyes eventual IPO

The Mutual Fund Store, the 10th-biggest RIA by AUM <a href=&quot;http://data.investmentnews.com/ria/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>according to <i>IN</i>'s database,</a> is led by CEO John Bunch, who's taking a number of steps to keep growing as it eyes an eventual IPO.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH APR 14, 2015
Advisers who embrace big data will have a leg up on competitors

Technology experts predict data analysis will lead to improvements in financial planning for clients, plus better business practices that can boost adviser profitability. </br><b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150125/TECHREPORT2015&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Don't miss our full technology special report</a>)</b></i>

By Liz Skinner
The big retirement mistake Millennials make
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2015
The big retirement mistake Millennials make

Survey: younger workers happy about their savings habits but they are beginning to worry about their net worth

By Srividya Kalyanaraman
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 13, 2015
Millennials are saving but their fear of stocks could hurt them

Younger generation happy about their savings habits but aversion to stocks could hurt their retirement savings plan

By Srividya Kalyanaraman
Steps to maximize the power of Twitter for your advice firm
OPINION APR 13, 2015
Steps to maximize the power of Twitter for your advice firm

With compliance reins loosening, the social media platform can be a business booster.

By Kristin Andree
Hidden tax benefits of continuing care retirement communities
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2015
Hidden tax benefits of continuing care retirement communities

Advisers planning for the long-term-care needs of clients should seriously consider the potential tax savings that come with these communities.

By Darla Mercado