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Clayton defends SEC advice rule amid congressional grilling
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 21, 2018
Clayton defends SEC advice rule amid congressional grilling

Reps. Maxine Waters, Carolyn Maloney express concerns that measure is too weak.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Tech firms still want to dethrone the financial sector
FINTECH JUN 21, 2018
Tech firms still want to dethrone the financial sector

Advisers should keep an eye on all their new fintech "partners."

By Ryan W. Neal
Social Security benefits lost 34% of their buying power since 2000
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 21, 2018
Social Security benefits lost 34% of their buying power since 2000

The past year saw the biggest loss of the decade as increases in living expenses outpaced the cost-of-living adjustment.

By Mary Beth Franklin
2 factors will make or break your company, says Charles Koch
OPINION JUN 21, 2018
2 factors will make or break your company, says Charles Koch

Billionaire CEO cites the importance of an innovative mindset and a strong company culture

By Ron Carson
Opaque, outdated 401(k) plan disclosures harming investors, advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2018
Opaque, outdated 401(k) plan disclosures harming investors, advisers

Morningstar report: Lack of data on fees, investments makes advice on rollovers costlier and more challenging for investors.

By Greg Iacurci
MetLife, Brighthouse sued for $500 million over missing pensioners
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2018
MetLife, Brighthouse sued for $500 million over missing pensioners

Lawsuit claims insurers 'betrayed' thousands of pension plan participants and beneficiaries.

By Greg Iacurci
Wells Fargo weighs changes to wealth unit
WIREHOUSES JUN 19, 2018
Wells Fargo weighs changes to wealth unit

The move would reflect the bank's effort to cut $4 billion in costs.

By Bloomberg
SigFig raises another $50 million in venture capital
FINTECH JUN 19, 2018
SigFig raises another $50 million in venture capital

With successful partnerships with big names like Wells Fargo and UBS, why is the robo still raising money?

By Ryan W. Neal
Vanguard research reframes retiree health care as annual expense
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2018
Vanguard research reframes retiree health care as annual expense

Says viewing health costs as a staggering lump sum impedes action and planning.

By Bloomberg
Trump administration will let small businesses offer cheaper health plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2018
Trump administration will let small businesses offer cheaper health plans

Association health plans would lack some of the protections required under Obamacare.

By Bloomberg
U.S. Bancorp launches robo
FINTECH JUN 19, 2018
U.S. Bancorp launches robo

Investment unit's Automated Investor created with help of BlackRock's FutureAdvisor.

By Bloomberg
Advisers use ethical wills to look beyond client assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2018
Advisers use ethical wills to look beyond client assets

Personalized letters to friends and family can help clients resolve personal issues while also explaining their estate plan.

By Jeff Benjamin
JPMorgan asks court for injunction against rep who left for Merrill Lynch
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 19, 2018
JPMorgan asks court for injunction against rep who left for Merrill Lynch

Bank claims Gabriel Campbell took confidential client information

By InvestmentNews
Pastor and pal indicted over fraudulent financial planning
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 19, 2018
Pastor and pal indicted over fraudulent financial planning

Larry Holley and Patricia Gray are defendants in parallel SEC civil action.

By Bloomberg
SEC charges eight in $102 million Ponzi scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 19, 2018
SEC charges eight in $102 million Ponzi scheme

One defendant allegedly used some of the stolen money to commission a song about himself and had it played at a Las Vegas nightclub.

By Greg Iacurci
401(k) fund fees continue to fall
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2018
401(k) fund fees continue to fall

Equity and bond fund fees down more than 45% from the early 2000s.

By Greg Iacurci
401(k) advisory firms creating in-house financial wellness programs
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2018
401(k) advisory firms creating in-house financial wellness programs

Clear benefits for advisory firms, but some think advisers may be ill-equipped to deliver financial wellness and see potential conflict.

By Greg Iacurci
Merrill Lynch fined $42 million for misleading customers
WIREHOUSES JUN 19, 2018
Merrill Lynch fined $42 million for misleading customers

In addition to the practice of 'masking' trades, the wirehouse went to extremes to cover up the wrongdoing.

By Jeff Benjamin
Divorce reduces retirement readiness
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2018
Divorce reduces retirement readiness

The new tax law could increase financial challenges for divorced people, but planning opportunities abound.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Should investment advisers be put on a pedestal when it comes to advice standards?
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 19, 2018
Should investment advisers be put on a pedestal when it comes to advice standards?

Former SEC chairwoman Elisse Walter says their fiduciary duty is largely about disclosing conflicts, not eliminating them.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.