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FIXED INCOME MAY 14, 2018
Bond mark-up transparency rule could help investors, cause more work for brokers

New regulation requiring brokers to disclose their markup or markdown on corporate and municipal bonds goes into effect today.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAY 12, 2018
Financial advisers embrace virtual offices

More advisers are coming to the realization that they no longer need regular face-to-face office meetings with clients and can work remotely from wherever they want.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 12, 2018
Financial advisers must manage retirees' aversion to risk with behavioral finance skills

Advisers should be ready to prepare older clients for an altered game plan.

By crain-api
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2018
Countdown to retirement

Reviewing key deadlines with a group of friends at age 64

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 11, 2018
SEC's Hester Peirce blasts agency for pursuing small infractions

Commissioner says agency's past 'broken windows' philosophy put undue pressure to keep pushing up the number of enforcement actions.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2018
Insurers becoming more stringent with long-term-care policies

This is both good and bad news for advisers — clients may be declined coverage more often, but those with policies may see fewer rate hikes.

By Greg Iacurci
All is not lost when it comes to the mortgage interest deduction
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2018
All is not lost when it comes to the mortgage interest deduction

The tax reform law's two significant changes to the way taxpayers deduct interest on loans related to their home both contain exceptions

By Tim Steffen
OPINION MAY 10, 2018
Harnessing RIA M&A strategies for growth

As deal-making picks up, acquiring RIAs need a proven client service model, an efficient operations infrastructure and access to additional planning and investing resources

By Matt Sonnen
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 10, 2018
Iowa insurance regulator cautions SEC about modifying suitability rule

Iowa insurance regulator asserts the current rule is protecting investors and worries that the SEC is defining 'best interest' differently than what it means under state law.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 10, 2018
Chattanooga pension fund accuses Wells Fargo of fraud in revenue sharing

The Chattanooga Fire and Police Pension Fund's allegations involve rebates of revenue-sharing from mutual funds

By Rob Kozlowski
FINTECH MAY 09, 2018
Meet the firm powering digital innovation at Vanguard and Betterment — Amazon

Amazon Web Services makes the case for firms to move their business to the cloud

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH MAY 09, 2018
BlackRock bets on small-time investors with stake in Acorns

Giant asset manager invests in app that lets individuals put spare change from purchases into ETF portfolios.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2018
Bill Kline out as head of Gallagher's $55 billion retirement-plan aggregator

Said new CEO wanted to put in his own team as part of a reorganization.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 09, 2018
SEC publishes advice rule, sets Aug. 7 comment deadline

The proposal package, filled with questions, is likely to generate hundreds of letters.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 09, 2018
CFP Board fights restrictive state licensing requirements

Organization succeeds in removing provision from Louisiana legislation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2018
Social Security's most confusing rules

Workers' age and marital status determine their claiming options.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS MAY 09, 2018
What are the business priorities of elite 401(k) advisers in 2018?

Managing the firm's operations and employees appears to be the standout.

By Fred Barstein
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2018
Piwowar to resign from SEC

GOP commissioner says he will step down by July 7.

By Rob Kozlowski
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 08, 2018
Four challenges in using annuities for retirement planning — and how to overcome them

Annuities are confusing, and retirement savers worry about market volatility and want the freedom to spend their savings as they choose.

By Paula Nelson
FINTECH MAY 08, 2018
Latest version of Morningstar Direct tailored to wealth management pros

Direct for Wealth Management designed to help home offices develop and refine new investment products.

By Ryan W. Neal