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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 11, 2018
First Allied rep fired for violating sales policies barred by Finra

Sean Aaron Brady failed to cooperate with Finra's investigation into the circumstances of his termination.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2018
Clock ticking for RIAs to self-report sales of high-fee mutual fund share classes

SEC offers favorable settlement terms through Monday to investment advisers who acknowledge they didn't use the lower-fee option available in a fund.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 09, 2018
Does the SEC really need to define 'best interest'?

Now's the time for brokers and advisers to weigh in.

By crain-api
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2018
Decoding 2034: Social Security's Crucial Year

Although the trust fund depletion date remains unchanged, 2034 is when surplus funds will run out if Congress doesn't act

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 08, 2018
Pass-throughs versus C corporations under the new tax law

C corps may become a bit more popular under the new regime given the big reduction in their tax rate, but pass-throughs still seem to have the upper hand, advisers say

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 08, 2018
Advisers encourage investors to take fiduciary into their own hands

Committee for the Fiduciary Standard tells public to demand their financial advisers sign an oath.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2018
Defined-contribution plan loan and hardship distribution rules eased

Advisers need to understand the new rules so they can help clients in need.

By Bloomberg
OPINION JUN 08, 2018
Why saying goodbye to your clients and business is hard

Advisers should consider the challenges they may face when retiring, as many find this transition to be harder than they anticipated

By Joni Youngwirth
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2018
Rich kids banking on their inheritance for retirement security

Survey of "mass affluent" Americans reveals that young people view parents' wealth as safety net.

By Bloomberg
ETFS JUN 07, 2018
Focus on fiduciary boosts ETFs

Pricing transparency and the shift toward fee-based advice are benefiting exchange-traded funds, BlackRock executive says.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH JUN 07, 2018
Fees on savings apps can add up

Services like Acorns and Stash let people invest small amounts of money, but critics question their fee structures.

By Ryan W. Neal
Funds like Magellan need gamblers like Bill Gross
OPINION JUN 07, 2018
Funds like Magellan need gamblers like Bill Gross

The factors Magellan's manager uses to beat the index can be accessed more cheaply via ETFs.

By Nir Kaissar
FINTECH JUN 07, 2018
Cyber assailants targeted in important new security sweep

The skill and sophistication of attackers are often outpacing firms' ability to protect themselves.

By Guy F. Talarico
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 07, 2018
Financial planners push to add restrictions on use of term in SEC advice proposal

Financial Planning Association sends 85 members to Capitol Hill.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 07, 2018
Fixed annuity sales set for massive spike

Rising interest rates primarily responsible for estimated 50% spike in sales of fixed-rate deferred annuities through 2019, says insurance industry group Limra.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2018
Hurry up and kill the DOL fiduciary rule already, insurance groups tell 5th Circuit

ACLI, NAIFA say delay in issuing mandate causing 'palpable uncertainty' for industry.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2018
Orion sets sights on breakaway brokers

Fintech company is partnering with Josh Brown and MarketCounsel to help advisers go independent.

By Ryan W. Neal
Financial professionals targeted by sophisticated 'keylogger' malware
FINTECH JUN 06, 2018
Financial professionals targeted by sophisticated 'keylogger' malware

New computer viruses designed specifically for financial institutions can avoid attack, steal login information and hijack payment transfers.

By Ryan W. Neal
401(k) advisers, is your value proposition even valuable?
OPINION JUN 06, 2018
401(k) advisers, is your value proposition even valuable?

Investment expertise is no longer viewed as a coveted service — these days, it's just table stakes.

By Aaron Pottichen
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2018
Why 401(k) advisers should heed TPA consolidation

Shops that do plan administration have been getting snapped up recently, a trend that could disrupt advisers' businesses.

By Fred Barstein