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Social Security shortchanged some older workers, survivors
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 25, 2020
Social Security shortchanged some older workers, survivors

Two new audits reveal underpayments to certain groups of beneficiaries

By Mary Beth Franklin
Gig workers could get stock under SEC proposal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 25, 2020
Gig workers could get stock under SEC proposal

Plan would allow drivers, people who deliver food and other gig workers to receive up to 15% of their compensation in shares

By Bloomberg
3 tips for customizing client communication
OPINION NOV 24, 2020
3 tips for customizing client communication

Being armed with the data that allow you to target your customization efforts is essential

By David Mehlhorn
DOL lifetime income rule under fire from lawmaker
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 24, 2020
DOL lifetime income rule under fire from lawmaker

Sen. Richard Neal, D-Mass., criticized the measure for not including an assumption that 401(k) balances appreciate

By Emile Hallez
JPMorgan Chase penalized $250 million for risk management failings
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 24, 2020
JPMorgan Chase penalized $250 million for risk management failings

Regulators found that the bank's asset and wealth management businesses lacked controls to avoid conflicts of interest

By InvestmentNews
Reported SageView sale heats up already hot RPA M&A market
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 24, 2020
Reported SageView sale heats up already hot RPA M&A market

The potential megadeal will affect the retirement plan adviser business and could lead to further mergers and acquisitions

By Fred Barstein
Janet Yellen at Treasury signals Biden's focus on boosting economy
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 24, 2020
Janet Yellen at Treasury signals Biden's focus on boosting economy

As Treasury secretary, the former Federal Reserve chair is expected to support expansionary government spending

By Bloomberg
‘Everyone deserves access to financial planning': Angela Pecoraro
FINTECH NOV 23, 2020
‘Everyone deserves access to financial planning': Angela Pecoraro

Advicent’s CEO talks moving financial planning software downstream and the company’s internal program that retains female talent and leadership

By Nicole Casperson
401(k) advisers busier this year helping with rollovers, distributions
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 23, 2020
401(k) advisers busier this year helping with rollovers, distributions

A recent survey found that advisers are working with participants more than usual amid the pandemic

By Emile Hallez
Wells Fargo loses defamation fight to fired broker
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 23, 2020
Wells Fargo loses defamation fight to fired broker

Amy Webster was a former bank broker for Wells Fargo Advisors for 13 years and claims the company made 'defamatory' remarks on her Form U5

By Bruce Kelly
LPL brings on $1 billion Verus Capital Partners
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 23, 2020
LPL brings on $1 billion Verus Capital Partners

The Scottsdale, Arizona, practice, which includes 30 advisers, joins from Securities America

By Jeff Benjamin
Biden's SEC chair likely to take 'hard look' at ESG
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 20, 2020
Biden's SEC chair likely to take 'hard look' at ESG

Democratic member Caroline Crenshaw predicts climate risk will likely be on the agenda at the agency

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Why Oranj could be up for sale post-mortem
FINTECH NOV 20, 2020
Why Oranj could be up for sale post-mortem

There could be interest from firms looking to leverage Oranj as a distribution platform, according to experts

By Nicole Casperson
RPA SageView weighing a sale: sources
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2020
RPA SageView weighing a sale: sources

The company, which manages more than $100 billion in retirement plan assets, could attract extremely high bids from private equity firms, sources said

By Emile Hallez
SEC obtains final judgment against North Carolina fraudster
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 20, 2020
SEC obtains final judgment against North Carolina fraudster

Former RIA Richard Davis, now in prison, took $9.3 million from 75 clients

By InvestmentNews
Treasury seeks unused pandemic lending funds from Fed
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 20, 2020
Treasury seeks unused pandemic lending funds from Fed

The Fed objected to the request, which would shut five of the central bank's emergency lending programs at year-end

By Bloomberg
Congress blasts IRS for limiting tax breaks for firms with forgiven PPP loans
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 20, 2020
Congress blasts IRS for limiting tax breaks for firms with forgiven PPP loans

Sens. Grassley and Wyden criticize new IRS guidance that prohibits businesses from writing off expenses they covered with money from forgiven loans

By Bloomberg
Schwab's Hathi recommends advisers leverage technology for scale and personalized services
FINTECH NOV 20, 2020
Schwab's Hathi recommends advisers leverage technology for scale and personalized services

Take digital as far as possible to free up human capital

By Jeff Benjamin 
SEC warns advisers to step up compliance systems
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 19, 2020
SEC warns advisers to step up compliance systems

The exams revealed some advisory firms are lacking sufficient regulatory protocols and technology

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Tax planning moves to end the year right
OPINION NOV 19, 2020
Tax planning moves to end the year right

Here are some strategies for clients eager to lock in tax-efficient financial decisions before year-end

By Jeff Farrar and Caroline Wetzel