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FINTECH MAR 01, 2018
Is technology helping advisers assess risk?

Technology promises better risk profiling, but is it helping advisers?

By Ryan W. Neal
WIREHOUSES MAR 01, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors scrutinized by Justice Department

DOJ orders Wells Fargo to conduct independent investigation of its Wealth and Investment Management business following whistleblower tips about "sales problems," according to the Wall Street Journal.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Massachusetts finds MetLife 'missing' pensioners, Galvin says

Two months after the insurer provided the names of those owed pension payments, the state has located the majority of them.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Startup offers annuities online on a subscription plan

Blueprint Income's founders aim to save America from retirement insecurity.

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES MAR 01, 2018
Top Wells Fargo exec to advisers: 'Stay positive,' keep walking the 'noble path'

Weiss urges advisers to remain upbeat as news breaks of another potential scandal at the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 28, 2018
Finra restitutions more than doubled in 2017, disciplinary actions study finds

Eversheds Sutherland says regulator imposed fourth highest total sanctions over past decade

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 28, 2018
Finra bars former Stephens broker for no-show at hearing

Regulator investigating withdrawals from bank account of ex-rep Norris Roberts Jr.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 28, 2018
Appeals court orders fiduciary breach case vs. Transamerica to be dismissed

The three-judge panel reversed a ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Los Angeles.

By Robert Steyer
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 28, 2018
Finra releases proposal to relieve broker-dealers of supervision of unaffiliated RIAs

Comment period ends April 27.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH FEB 28, 2018
Demographic shifts push advisory firms to rethink tech strategies

Believe it or not, it's possible for firms with advisers spanning different generations to use technology to serve clients holistically

By Charlie Haims
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2018
How low can 401(k) advisory fees go?

Amid increased regulatory scrutiny and litigation, fees aren't likely to stabilize any time soon.

By Fred Barstein
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 28, 2018
Ameriprise hit with enforcement action over expensive share classes

SEC has made a crackdown on high-fee funds a top priority, including a program for self-reporting failures.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 27, 2018
FSI aims for workable best-interest standard this year

Group supports the SEC's effort to establish a uniform standard of care.

By Dale Brown
FINTECH FEB 27, 2018
LPL's new broker platform clogs up late Tuesday

LPL advisers reported a slowdown in the company's new ClientWorks system that prevented some of them from making trades.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 27, 2018
Fiduciary advocate calls for immediate enforcement of DOL fiduciary rule

Consumer Federation of America cites Massachusetts action as one to emulate, in letters to the Labor Department and various regulators.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2018
Popular 403(b) resource launching directory of fiduciary advisers

Registered reps and insurance agents won't be included on the clearinghouse.

By Greg Iacurci
WIREHOUSES FEB 26, 2018
Ex-Wells Fargo rep barred and arrested for ripping off elderly

Authorities say Jeffrey Palish's misdeeds against elderly clients netted him anywhere from $180,000 to $600,000.

By InvestmentNews
OPINION FEB 26, 2018
Ask the Ethicist: Should a financial adviser accept an inheritance from a client?

The adviser overstepped his bounds, and here's why

By Dan Candura
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2018
Even the strongest retirement plans can be derailed by health care costs

New guide offers ideas for estimating and funding retiree health care.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FIXED INCOME FEB 26, 2018
Finra panel awards five UBS clients $521,000 in damages over Puerto Rican bonds

Puerto Rican residents charged the firm with fraud and breach of fiduciary duty.

By InvestmentNews