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FINTECH OCT 09, 2014
Three tech tricks for functioning smoothly overseas

For Sheryl Rowling, a trip to France offers important tech lessons and insight into the work-life balance.

By Sheryl Rowling
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2014
Layton Cox: An entrepreneur at heart

Adviser gains valuable entrepreneurial experience and has figured out where the industry — and his career — are going.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2014
3 traits the best investment cultures all share

History has proven that talent is not enough, and team chemistry is what differentiates investment firms.

By Michael Roberge
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2014
Goldman Sachs: investors need to stock up on alternatives

It's a matter of diversifying rather than dabbling: Adding a few percentage points 'is not doing anything.' Look to mutual funds that hold real estate and private equity, strategists say.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES OCT 08, 2014
Markets are poised to ride the Fed doves even higher today

For <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> today: Stock climb to continue. Plus: Loving and hating the strong dollar, China sets up for a currency fight, more spooky details in the JPMorgan hack attack, Pimco's slippery marketing gambit, short-sellers bet on the rally, and drones shape up as niche investment strategy.

By Jeff Benjamin
FIXED INCOME OCT 08, 2014
Fed a year away from raising rates: Strategist

&#8220;Monolithic&#8221; central bankers still see slack in the labor market and no signs of inflation.

By Jeff Benjamin
Some earnings don't reduce Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2014
Some earnings don't reduce Social Security benefits

Bonuses, vacation pay and commissions don't count toward earnings test, but book royalties do.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2014
Supreme Court to consider workers' rights to sue 401(k) plans

Workers could have more power to hold plans accountable for excessive fees, depending on how the court rules on a key case next year.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 08, 2014
Finding a young adviser for your team

Recruiting the next generation requires deliberate effort, and often outside help, but it helps firms stay ahead of the curve. <b><i>Also: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140928/NEXTGEN2014&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Our full Next Generation of Advisers special report</a></b></i>

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2014
IRS shifts course with new rollover distribution rule

The latest guidance from the IRS allows workers to roll over certain retirement money tax-free.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS OCT 08, 2014
11 slides prove the demand for financial advice isn't going away

The top-level results from an InvestmentNews Research study show that despite changes in client service needs, demand for advisers should remain strong.

By Matt Sirinides
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2014
The most valuable thing an adviser can do for clients in 2015

How to make 2015 'the year of the client' and set up advisory firms for sustained success

By Charles Goldman
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 07, 2014
Finra names new head of arbitration

A 19-year veteran of the organization will replace Linda Fienberg on Dec. 1.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2014
Ex-Ameriprise adviser pleads guilty to stealing nearly $1 million

Susan Walker admitted to accusations she used $980,000 of client assets to pay for personal expenses, including vacations and private school tuition.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2014
UBS settles with Puerto Rico regulators for $5.2M over bond improprieties

By Mason Braswell
BROKER DEALERS OCT 07, 2014
Finra sues B-D owner for improper marketing of unregistered securities

Bruce Meyers allegedly inappropriately pushed an offering for a pharmaceutical company he co-owns.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2014
Wall Street moles go to New York's top cop, spurning SEC cash

Whistle-blowers might rake in more by dealing with the feds, but they're frustrated by slow process.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 07, 2014
Bill Gross may have to drop 'New Neutral' moniker at Janus

Pimco claims a trademark over the macroeconomic forecast Gross calls 'critical.'

By Trevor Hunnicutt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2014
SEC charges ex-Axa broker with running $1.5 million Ponzi

Dennis Wright allegedly stole money from at least 28 customers, including childhood friends and inexperienced investors.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2014
Merrill asks $2.5 billion team to leave

The advisers allegedly violated Finra rules and firm policy by encouraging some of their larger clients to invest directly in hedge funds.

By Mason Braswell