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New Hampshire investigating churning claims against Merrill brokers
WIREHOUSES JUL 13, 2020
New Hampshire investigating churning claims against Merrill brokers

Former governor says the firm, two former brokers were responsible for $50 million in losses

By InvestmentNews
Wall Street benefits from Fed's support for corporate debt
FIXED INCOME JUL 13, 2020
Wall Street benefits from Fed's support for corporate debt

Fees for underwriting investment-grade bonds doubled in the first half

By Bloomberg
SEC proposes easing reporting requirements for funds
ALTERNATIVES JUL 13, 2020
SEC proposes easing reporting requirements for funds

Funds would be required to report holdings quarterly if they have at least $3.5 billion of equities, up from the current threshold of $100 million

By Bloomberg
‘Lost and found’ 401(k) bill is good for the advice industry
OPINION JUL 12, 2020
‘Lost and found’ 401(k) bill is good for the advice industry

While not exactly novel, the legislation is a sound first step toward getting Main Street investors the tools they need

By InvestmentNews
The big juicy pork chop
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2020
The big juicy pork chop

In the latest episode of the InvestmentNews Podcast, Jeff Benjamin and Bruce Kelly analyze LPL Financial’s latest effort to stay ahead of the recruiting curve

By InvestmentNews
Wawa settles ESOP lawsuit for $21.6 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2020
Wawa settles ESOP lawsuit for $21.6 million

The agreement is separate from a $25 million settlement reached in a similar suit brought in 2016

By Emile Hallez
Q&A: iCapital Network’s CEO Lawrence Calcano
FINTECH JUL 10, 2020
Q&A: iCapital Network’s CEO Lawrence Calcano

Calcano talks automation, the firm’s recent acquisition of Wells Fargo’s alternative investments platform and expectations for tech moving forward

By Nicole Casperson
Oklahoma pulls back Form CRS mandate for state-registered advisers
RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2020
Oklahoma pulls back Form CRS mandate for state-registered advisers

Rhode Island keeps its requirement on the books

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former RIA execs to pay $200,000 for misleading clients
RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2020
Former RIA execs to pay $200,000 for misleading clients

Benjamin Alderson, the former CEO of deVere USA, also agrees to a permanent bar

By InvestmentNews
Working past 62 improves retirement security: Study
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2020
Working past 62 improves retirement security: Study

People who aren't prepared for retirement at age 62 aren't more likely than others to keep working, but those who do tend to benefit financially, a recent paper found

By Emile Hallez
Advisor Group unveils redesigned UMA platform
FINTECH JUL 10, 2020
Advisor Group unveils redesigned UMA platform

The broker-dealer network added multiple enhancements to the 10-year-old platform from portfolio management tools to reduced account minimums

By Nicole Casperson
Fidelity drops robo-advice fees for small accounts
FINTECH JUL 09, 2020
Fidelity drops robo-advice fees for small accounts

The Fidelity Go program will drop fees on accounts with less than $10,000 starting in August

By Nicole Casperson
House funding bill would halt SEC proposal to expand access to private markets
ALTERNATIVES JUL 09, 2020
House funding bill would halt SEC proposal to expand access to private markets

Democratic legislators want the agency to collect data on the impact of promoting unregistered securities

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Social distancing weighs on advice business: Survey
RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2020
Social distancing weighs on advice business: Survey

Prospecting is now more difficult, and advisers said they are less effective at selling products, a report from Limra and others shows

By Emile Hallez
Where are the customers’ yachts? 2020 version
OPINION JUL 09, 2020
Where are the customers’ yachts? 2020 version

Should advisory firms take forgivable PPP loans when they didn't suffer any interruption in their revenue?

By Bob Kargenian
DOL urged to extend comment period for fiduciary proposal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 08, 2020
DOL urged to extend comment period for fiduciary proposal

Consumer and investor advocacy groups have asked Labor to provide more time for public input

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
CareerBuilder gets win in 401(k) lawsuit, others face new claims
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2020
CareerBuilder gets win in 401(k) lawsuit, others face new claims

Paychex, Astellas and Aon were recently sued, and the $12.4 million settlement in a Northrop Grumman suit has been held up

By Emile Hallez
Charles Schwab rolls out 'Hey, Google' account updates
FINTECH JUL 08, 2020
Charles Schwab rolls out 'Hey, Google' account updates

The integration lets clients track portfolio performance with interactive voice requests

By Nicole Casperson
Indies managing $245 million switch to Arkadios from Triad
RIA NEWS JUL 08, 2020
Indies managing $245 million switch to Arkadios from Triad

Both Black Stone Partners and Creative Capital Wealth Management are Pennsylvania-based

By InvestmentNews
Finra officials delineate ‘good faith’ efforts to comply with Reg BI
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 08, 2020
Finra officials delineate ‘good faith’ efforts to comply with Reg BI

Initial reviews will focus on whether firms have put in place policies, procedures and training

By Mark Schoeff Jr.