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WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY OCT 22, 2014
4 mistakes advisers make with Millennial women

Make sure you don't alienate the next generation of female clients that are poised to amass more wealth than their parents.

By Mary Beth Storjohann
EQUITIES OCT 22, 2014
The Fed struts its market-timing skills to inject a sense of calm

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: The Fed tries to inject a sense of calm in the market, Mohamed El-Erian passes on Pimco, all economists get it wrong, a global currency war is unfolding before our eyes, and more.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 22, 2014
The new and improved Social Security statements

Unlike the previous version, the mailed one now highlights full retirement age.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ALTERNATIVES OCT 21, 2014
New York Life buys IndexIQ to expand liquid alts offering, add hedge fund ETFs

Deal adds $1.5 billion in AUM to N.Y. Life, including $950 million in multi-strategy exchange-traded fund.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES OCT 21, 2014
New managed volatility funds aim to protect client portfolios from market swings

Value in managed volatility comes from potentially getting equity-like exposure with similar returns, lower volatility and better downside performance

By Thomas Hoops
EQUITIES OCT 21, 2014
Regulators quiz money managers about liquidity as market volatility spikes

BlackRock's Laurence Fink just one CEO asked about what's going on in financial markets lately.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2014
Financial planning clients not getting what they pay for: study

Financial planning clients not getting what they pay for because of a lack of government-enforced professional standards, according to the study sponsor, the Financial Planning Coalition

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION OCT 21, 2014
Do we really need more deliberation on the fiduciary standard, commissioner?

It is time for the commission to get to work and craft a rule to make this policy a reality.

By Barbara Roper
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2014
GOP takeover of Senate could make fate of investment adviser issues unclear

A Republican majority would likely boost the passage of GOP-favored bills, but not the consideration of industry concerns.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2014
Terminated $2.5 billion Merrill Lynch team plans to fight back

An elite private banking duo plans to take legal action accusing the wirehouse of wrongful termination last month, their attorney says.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 21, 2014
Why financial advisers still hate reverse mortgages

While a lifesaver for some clients, they remain a high-fee trap for many.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES OCT 21, 2014
The secret Goldman Sachs tapes

How one brave federal regulator got the goods on the New York Fed's hands-off policy toward Goldman.

By Michael Lewis
EQUITIES OCT 20, 2014
Vanguard's John Bogle beats the low-fee drum, takes a fresh swipe at active management

On Thursday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: John Bogle says retirement plans will suffer under active management fees. Plus: Cheap oil's fallout hits gold prices, media hype overstates the Fed's taper tap-out, and more.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS OCT 20, 2014
TD Ameritrade's Veo dashboard gets boost from big data

Firm looks to capitalize on adviser growth with tech upgrades, but no new robo-adviser in the offing.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 20, 2014
For retirees, no relief in sight from low rates

Rates tumble as Federal Reserve's easy money policy keeps going

By InvestmentNews
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2014
Morgan hires longtime Merrill broker

Thomas Forma previously managed more than $300 million along with his partner Kevin Nichols.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2014
Merrill snags $500 million team from UBS

Trio brought in $5 million in annual revenue at UBS and will join Merrill's elite private banking group. <i>See also: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20141020/FREE/141029993/morgan-hires-long-time-merrill-broker&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Merrill loses longtime broker to Morgan Stanley</a>)</i>

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2014
SEC hits record enforcement actions in fiscal 2014

Mary Jo White credits aggressive enforcement and technology, but some question her regulatory zeal.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH OCT 20, 2014
Protecting client information is more than just a computer issue

Taking every precaution to guard against today's threats means focusing on both physical and electronic security.

By Sheryl Rowling
FINTECH OCT 20, 2014
Commonwealth building technology with an eye on the robo-adviser

CEO Wayne Bloom says the firm is considering how a robo offering could help its advisers better connect with clients.

By Bruce Kelly