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Judge dismisses stock-drop suit against Allergan
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 09, 2018
Judge dismisses stock-drop suit against Allergan

Plaintiffs alleged that offering 'artificially inflated' company stock in the defined-contribution plan violated ERISA.

By Robert Steyer
Finra's disclosure on use of fine money a good first step to more transparency
OPINION JUL 07, 2018
Finra's disclosure on use of fine money a good first step to more transparency

More openness about its finances is welcome and may be a precursor to greater disclosure about other areas of its operations.

By crain-api
Fidelity lawsuit highlights firms' vulnerability
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 07, 2018
Fidelity lawsuit highlights firms' vulnerability

Efforts to protect seniors from fraud, exploitation may invite legal battle.

By Bruce Kelly
New tools to protect elderly from fraud, exploitation
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 07, 2018
New tools to protect elderly from fraud, exploitation

The Senior Safe Act and new Finra rules are the latest initiatives to encourage advisers to intervene in cases of elder financial fraud. But the measures don't guarantee advisers won't be sued.

By Bruce Kelly
Even after SEC's additional guidance, custody remains complicated rule for investment advisers
RIA NEWS JUL 06, 2018
Even after SEC's additional guidance, custody remains complicated rule for investment advisers

Compliance experts want agency to revisit regulation whose FAQs now run to 17 pages

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra arbitrator awards $1.5 million in damages to oil and gas investor
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 06, 2018
Finra arbitrator awards $1.5 million in damages to oil and gas investor

Neither Texas E&P Partners nor principal Mark Plummer showed up for hearing to answer investor's charges of gross negligence and recommending unsuitable investments.

By Bloomberg
More about death and taxes
FINTECH JUL 06, 2018
More about death and taxes

Clients are doomed to pay more taxes. They need our help.

By Steve Gresham
Texas REITs to pay $8.2 million for misleading investors
ALTERNATIVES JUL 06, 2018
Texas REITs to pay $8.2 million for misleading investors

SEC alleges money from newer UDF fund was being used to pay distributions to investors in older fund.

By Bruce Kelly
Former Bank of America employee files Finra arbitration claim
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 05, 2018
Former Bank of America employee files Finra arbitration claim

Joe Voboril is seeking $20 million in damages for wrongful termination.

By Bloomberg
Advisers warming up to AI
FINTECH JUL 05, 2018
Advisers warming up to AI

A new survey finds most advisers see potential for AI to improve client experience.

By Ryan W. Neal
Finra set to strengthen background checks for new registered rep hires
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 05, 2018
Finra set to strengthen background checks for new registered rep hires

Regulator will conduct public financial records review within 15 days of Form U4 filing.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New ways to estimate and fund long-term care costs
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2018
New ways to estimate and fund long-term care costs

Advisers are challenged to protect against one of the biggest risks to a retirement plan.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Why advisers need to be both effective and efficient
FINTECH JUL 05, 2018
Why advisers need to be both effective and efficient

Doing the right things the right way is how you get the biggest return.

By Joni Youngwirth
Credit Suisse to pay $77M to settle bribery probes
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 05, 2018
Credit Suisse to pay $77M to settle bribery probes

Lender's Hong Kong unit attempted to win banking business by offering jobs to sons and daughters of Chinese officials.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2018
The Life Insurance Agent as Financial Planner

Insurance is no longer just a one-off in planning.

By SteveParrishJDRICPCLUChFCRHU
State court ruling on broker protocol could greatly affect job seekers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2018
State court ruling on broker protocol could greatly affect job seekers

Although it applies only in Georgia, other courts and industry panels could refer to the ruling in similar cases.

By Bloomberg
SEI has new approach to improve technology adoption by advisers
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2018
SEI has new approach to improve technology adoption by advisers

Firm hopes that involving advisers in the technology design process will result in better aligned products

By Ryan W. Neal
Better Markets blasts Finra's proposal to strengthen supervision of high-risk brokers as too weak
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 03, 2018
Better Markets blasts Finra's proposal to strengthen supervision of high-risk brokers as too weak

Financial reform group calls on regulator to make more fundamental changes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What older people should consider when starting a business
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2018
What older people should consider when starting a business

Older people account for a rising share of entrepreneurs, but should assess their financial situation before jumping in.

By Sarah Min
Divorced women declare financial independence
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2018
Divorced women declare financial independence

Selling an engagement ring can jump-start savings.

By Mary Beth Franklin