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Philadelphia sues seven banks over 'collusion' in municipal bond deals
FIXED INCOME FEB 21, 2019
Philadelphia sues seven banks over 'collusion' in municipal bond deals

Banks including JPMorgan and Bank of America conspired to fix prices on floating-rate municipal bonds, according to suit.

By Bloomberg
Digital calendars can be an adviser's best tech tool
FINTECH FEB 21, 2019
Digital calendars can be an adviser's best tech tool

Firms are using apps like Calendly to save time and make scheduling more convenient for clients.

By Ryan W. Neal
Again, SIFMA spent most money in financial services industry lobbying lawmakers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 21, 2019
Again, SIFMA spent most money in financial services industry lobbying lawmakers

The trade association representing major brokerage firms spent $6.6 million in 2018.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Insurers create pain points for advisers and clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2019
Insurers create pain points for advisers and clients

Increasing costs for customers and trying to get out of contractual guarantees have become commonplace for insurers.

By Greg Iacurci
How to choose good tech, rather than costly and complex tech
FINTECH FEB 21, 2019
How to choose good tech, rather than costly and complex tech

Don't let perfection get in the way of progress by pursuing infinite customization.

By Christopher Giles
Charles Schwab selling PortfolioCenter to Envestnet Tamarac
FINTECH FEB 21, 2019
Charles Schwab selling PortfolioCenter to Envestnet Tamarac

More than 3,000 advisers use the portfolio management and reporting engine.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wirehouse culture driving the move to independence
RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2019
Wirehouse culture driving the move to independence

Brokers are rejecting a culture driven by leaders who lack ethics and who have never been advisers.

By DSARCH
Ohio National extends variable annuity buyout offer
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 20, 2019
Ohio National extends variable annuity buyout offer

The VAs are at the heart of an ongoing dispute with brokers and broker-dealers over canceled trail commissions.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS ordered to pay more than $5.1 billion in French tax case
WIREHOUSES FEB 20, 2019
UBS ordered to pay more than $5.1 billion in French tax case

Bank was found guilty of helping French clients hide assets from tax authorities.

By Bloomberg
UBS at risk after $5 billion surprise penalty
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 20, 2019
UBS at risk after $5 billion surprise penalty

Penalties dwarf what bank set aside for legal issues and exceed earnings for all of last year.

By Bloomberg
Look for more changes at Cetera Financial Group
ALTERNATIVES FEB 20, 2019
Look for more changes at Cetera Financial Group

CEO Robert Moore's resignation signals further adjustments at the IBD network.

By Bruce Kelly
2019 is a key year for Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2019
2019 is a key year for Social Security

Those turning 66 this year are the last group eligible for the spousal claiming strategy.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Delivering value starts with reducing fees
OPINION FEB 20, 2019
Delivering value starts with reducing fees

Lower fees will help you sustain your business and fulfill your fiduciary duty

By Ron Carson
Franklin Templeton settles 401(k) lawsuit for $14 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2019
Franklin Templeton settles 401(k) lawsuit for $14 million

Franklin Templeton settlement is among the largest in recent self-dealing cases.

By Greg Iacurci
UBS eschews $6 billion settlement in French tax investigation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 19, 2019
UBS eschews $6 billion settlement in French tax investigation

An acquittal would undercut PNF credibility because of large fines requested.

By Bloomberg
Insurance groups tell NAIC to put 'best interest' back into annuity suitability rule draft
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 19, 2019
Insurance groups tell NAIC to put 'best interest' back into annuity suitability rule draft

Investor advocate calls insurance proposal weaker than existing broker suitability standard

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The AMT is no longer a problem for many clients
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 19, 2019
The AMT is no longer a problem for many clients

With income thresholds higher and a lower SALT deduction after tax reform, the AMT will realistically only apply to wealthy Americans with out-of-the-ordinary tax events.

By Greg Iacurci
NAPFA launches campaign to distinguish fiduciary from 'best interest'
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 19, 2019
NAPFA launches campaign to distinguish fiduciary from 'best interest'

CEO Geoffrey Brown: 'The SEC's proposal is misleading and confusing for consumers.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ascensus sells 25 percent stake to private equity firm
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2019
Ascensus sells 25 percent stake to private equity firm

Private equity has a growing appetite for the retirement plan market.

By Greg Iacurci
LifeYield provides advisers a roadmap to optimize portfolio tax efficiency
FINTECH FEB 19, 2019
LifeYield provides advisers a roadmap to optimize portfolio tax efficiency

After determining a client is paying unnecessary taxes, LifeYield will recommend specific trades.

By Ryan W. Neal