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Mutual fund conflicts pose issues for brokers under Reg BI
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 19, 2019
Mutual fund conflicts pose issues for brokers under Reg BI

Revenue sharing is an opaque practice that may require additional attention from broker-dealers as the SEC rule takes effect, Morningstar warns.

By Greg Iacurci
House poised to pass bill giving SEC more power to claw back investor losses
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 18, 2019
House poised to pass bill giving SEC more power to claw back investor losses

Bipartisan measure would establish 14-year statute of limitations, countering recent high court decision that set a five-year limit on recouping losses.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Top advisers know which clients are worth keeping, and which to let go
OPINION NOV 15, 2019
Top advisers know which clients are worth keeping, and which to let go

Although most advisers are hesitant to let go of any revenue, three-quarters say they have ended a relationship with a client.

By Ryan W. Neal
ETFs that hide their holdings get a green light
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 15, 2019
ETFs that hide their holdings get a green light

The SEC plans to approve active nontransparent ETFs from T. Rowe Price, Natixis, Fidelity and Blue Tractor

By Bloomberg
Women in developing nations need impact investing
OPINION NOV 15, 2019
Women in developing nations need impact investing

And impact investing needs them.

By Durreen Shahnaz
How new fintech solutions can assist with Reg BI
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 14, 2019
How new fintech solutions can assist with Reg BI

Leveraging key technologies can ensure that clients' interests are protected.

By Bloomberg
Regulators can do more to protect vulnerable, senior investors
OPINION NOV 14, 2019
Regulators can do more to protect vulnerable, senior investors

Ongoing support must be committed to continuously enhance protection and fraud detection.

By Michelle Oroschakoff
Financial firms say they are making inroads in creating more diverse workforce
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 13, 2019
Financial firms say they are making inroads in creating more diverse workforce

Merrill Lynch, Chase Wealth Management tout people of color in training programs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
2 financial principles that show whether clients are ready to invest
OPINION NOV 13, 2019
2 financial principles that show whether clients are ready to invest

There are a couple of requirements clients should meet before they start picking stocks.

By Jamie Hopkins
No bonuses to advisers in Ladenburg Thalmann, Advisor Group deal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 12, 2019
No bonuses to advisers in Ladenburg Thalmann, Advisor Group deal

But they will see extras in services, including trusts and insurance marketing, says Advisor Group CEO Jamie Price

By Bruce Kelly
Digital moneyball
OPINION NOV 12, 2019
Digital moneyball

7 habits of a successful digital executive

By Steve Gresham
Aided by tech, opportunities abound in the retirement plan market
OPINION NOV 11, 2019
Aided by tech, opportunities abound in the retirement plan market

The opportunities are not without challenges, however

By Aaron Schumm
SEC highlights enforcement actions involving advisers and brokers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 11, 2019
SEC highlights enforcement actions involving advisers and brokers

Cases bring focus to protection of retail investors, including crackdown on expensive share classes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2019
Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020

High-income surcharges will be adjusted for inflation for the first time in a decade

By Mary Beth Franklin
Guiding clients through the Medicare maze
OPINION NOV 11, 2019
Guiding clients through the Medicare maze

Working with independent health insurance brokers can save time, money.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Advisor Group buying Ladenburg Thalmann, creating giant IBD
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 11, 2019
Advisor Group buying Ladenburg Thalmann, creating giant IBD

The combined companies will be home to nine broker-dealers, over $450 billion in assets and nearly 11,500 advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020
OPINION NOV 11, 2019
Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020

By Mary Beth Franklin
Is massive consolidation in the 401(k) record-keeping industry inevitable?
OPINION NOV 09, 2019
Is massive consolidation in the 401(k) record-keeping industry inevitable?

Conventional wisdom says yes, industry leaders say not so fast.

By Fred Barstein
Blockchain offers benefits to retirement ecosystem
OPINION NOV 09, 2019
Blockchain offers benefits to retirement ecosystem

Technology promises to reduce millions of errors.

By John Mitchem
Employee wellness can pay dividends
OPINION NOV 09, 2019
Employee wellness can pay dividends

Talented workers will be attracted to and stay at firms that offer superior benefits

By Sandra McCarthy