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RIA NEWS JUN 14, 2018
ProEquities introduces cybersecurity to protect even the least tech-savvy advisers

Developed by Entreda, the platform will ensure every computer and mobile device is secure when accessing client data.

By Ryan W. Neal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 14, 2018
Finra to overhaul broker information system, cut compliance costs for broker-dealers

The move is intended to cut compliance costs for firms as well as make the registration and disclosure process more efficient.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2018
BlackRock, Wells Fargo reportedly preparing ESG funds for 401(k) plans

Both companies are said to be developing target-date funds with this focus.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 13, 2018
Court ruling may limit New York's powerful anti-fraud weapon

New York State Court of Appeals scales back $11 billion lawsuit against Credit Suisse.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUN 13, 2018
United Capital's new CIO has had an 'unlikely' career path

Kara Murphy never thought she'd end up on Wall Street — or be in one of the World Trade Center towers attacked on 9/11.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2018
Labor Department partners with two life insurers on abandoned plans

Will try to determine whether more than 2,000 retirement plans are abandoned.

By Brian Croce
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2018
SEC rule proposal doesn't include 401(k) sponsors in 'best interest' advice

Plan sponsors are left out of the equation because they don't appear to fall within the definition of "retail" investor, legal experts say.

By Greg Iacurci
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2018
Advisers with billions in AUM leaving Wall Street

Merrill Lynch has seen two teams exit recently, each with more than $4 billion in client assets.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 13, 2018
SEC proposal will curb brokers putting clients into products solely for highest revenue, Clayton says

At investor town hall in Atlanta, the agency's head urges clients to press advisers on fees

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JUN 12, 2018
Morgan Stanley gives close-up look at new adviser technology suite

Firm betting tech will increase wallet share and move brokers towards financial planning.

By Ryan W. Neal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 12, 2018
Merrill Lynch ordered to pay $15 million to settle mortgage securities charges

SEC says firm employees misled customers into overpaying for RMBS debt.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH JUN 12, 2018
BlackRock expands risk analytics tool to wealth managers overseeing billions in assets

'There is a huge opportunity for Aladdin to be the language of portfolio construction,' said BlackRock COO Rob Goldstein.

By Bloomberg
Michael Kitces: The Latest In Financial Advisor FinTech — June 2018
FINTECH JUN 12, 2018
Michael Kitces: The Latest In Financial Advisor FinTech — June 2018

This month's edition kicks off with the buzz from the Envestnet Advisor Summit.

By Michael Kitces
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2018
SEC best-interest proposal doesn't affect 401(k) brokers

The proposed best-interest standard applies only to 'retail customers,' a definition that seems to omit broker recommendations to retirement plans. RIAs, though, are still on the hook.

By Fred Reish
OPINION JUN 12, 2018
Always be closing? The end of selling

Financial advisers should be explaining how they can help clients, rather than pushing products on them.

By Joe Duran
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 12, 2018
SEC advice rule concerns raised by Schwab, AARP

For different reasons, each says client-relationship-summary disclosure is flawed.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2018
LPL in talks to sell 401(k) rollover platform to Global Retirement Partners

The sale would keep the platform in the LPL network, and could be used as a way to lure retirement advisers away from Independent Financial Partners.

By Greg Iacurci
ALTERNATIVES JUN 12, 2018
Former Schorsch REIT reaches $90 million settlement with Vanguard

The mutual fund giant was the largest shareholder of American Realty Capital Properties Inc. when it reported inflated financial results because of a $23 million accounting mistake.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2018
How advisers can navigate ESG investing in 401(k) plans

Despite shifting tones from presidential administrations, advisers can still safely apply ESG factors in investment decisions.

By Blaine F. Aikin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2018
Should 401(k) advisers limit their roster of record keepers?

Advisers must weigh pros such as ease and efficiency against drawbacks like client risk and less leverage.

By Greg Iacurci