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SEC proposes making it easier to start ETFs
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 28, 2018
SEC proposes making it easier to start ETFs

Rule is expected to give exchange-traded funds a boost, but complex products wouldn't be eligible for the streamlined process

By Bloomberg
Retirement planning 10 years after the financial crisis
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2018
Retirement planning 10 years after the financial crisis

The 2008 crisis left investors focused on income vehicles that provide reliable returns.

By Eric Watson
Jim Nagengast, Securities America CEO, wins Finra board seat
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 28, 2018
Jim Nagengast, Securities America CEO, wins Finra board seat

He prevails over a candidate backed by Finra's board to fill one of three large-firm positions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Edward Jones, Commonwealth Financial top J.D. Power list of top brokerage employers
RIA NEWS JUN 28, 2018
Edward Jones, Commonwealth Financial top J.D. Power list of top brokerage employers

In this J.D. Power survey, advisers rated their firms on qualities such as client support, compensation and firm leadership.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2018
Missouri lawmaker says don't worry, law won't curb use of CFP designation

CFP Board, FSI oppose new law prohibiting use of terms "certification" or "registration" for credentials not approved by state.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mary Schapiro elected to Morgan Stanley board
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 27, 2018
Mary Schapiro elected to Morgan Stanley board

Executive has served as the chair of the SEC, Finra and the CFTC

By InvestmentNews
Larry Roth joins Vestorly's advisory board
FINTECH JUN 27, 2018
Larry Roth joins Vestorly's advisory board

Brokerage veteran will help content marketing company develop new services.

By InvestmentNews
UBS to pay $4.3 million in Puerto Rico bonds claim
FIXED INCOME JUN 27, 2018
UBS to pay $4.3 million in Puerto Rico bonds claim

The claimant's broker at UBS has 183 disclosures on his BrokerCheck report.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra bars former broker over unsuitable alt investments, including REITs
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 27, 2018
Finra bars former broker over unsuitable alt investments, including REITs

Kyusun Kim also allegedly falsified elderly customers' wealth to allow sales

By InvestmentNews
Finra panel orders Woodbury to pay customers $1.1 million
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 26, 2018
Finra panel orders Woodbury to pay customers $1.1 million

Arbitration panel says firm failed to supervise former broker's unsuitable transactions.

By InvestmentNews
Empower's new 401(k) cybersecurity guarantee a sign of the times
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2018
Empower's new 401(k) cybersecurity guarantee a sign of the times

The record keeper joins some other big competitors in offering participants their money back if their accounts get hacked.

By Greg Iacurci
Former Finra analyst sues agency for age discrimination
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 26, 2018
Former Finra analyst sues agency for age discrimination

Brian McIntyre says Finra laid off mostly older workers after it lost a regulatory contract with the NYSE in 2016.

By Bloomberg
Push to require Roth 401(k) savings over traditional plans may re-emerge
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2018
Push to require Roth 401(k) savings over traditional plans may re-emerge

Rothification, which set off a furor in 2017 as Congress debated tax reform, could find its way into new bills next year, experts say.

By Greg Iacurci
New entry-level securities exam seen to benefit firms, job seekers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 26, 2018
New entry-level securities exam seen to benefit firms, job seekers

Securities Industry Essentials general knowledge tests begin Oct. 1, but there's still little awareness among the public about the opportunity.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill adds Zelle to wealth management app to let clients make payments
FINTECH JUN 26, 2018
Merrill adds Zelle to wealth management app to let clients make payments

But advisers say they don't see using apps like Zelle or Venmo to collect client fees.

By Ryan W. Neal
The black hole of financial planning: Health care costs
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2018
The black hole of financial planning: Health care costs

Affluent clients are confident about retirement plans, but not medical expenses

By Mary Beth Franklin
Moneyball for financial advisers
FINTECH JUN 25, 2018
Moneyball for financial advisers

Fintech companies are using data to develop next-generation metrics for advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Wells Fargo memo raises questions about commitment to broker protocol
WIREHOUSES JUN 25, 2018
Wells Fargo memo raises questions about commitment to broker protocol

The firm notified brokers that new clients can choose whether or not to allow advisers to take their information with them if they leave the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
IRA assets will almost double those in 401(k) plans over next five years
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2018
IRA assets will almost double those in 401(k) plans over next five years

Cerulli analyst says 401(k)s reliant on capital market returns, whereas IRAs are popular rollover vehicles.

By Greg Iacurci
LPL Financial taps wirehouse veteran to lead recruiting effort
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 25, 2018
LPL Financial taps wirehouse veteran to lead recruiting effort

UBS exec Richard Steinmeier will replace Bill Morrissey, who is retiring after a number of LPL recruiters jumped ship.

By Bruce Kelly