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OPINION DEC 14, 2017
The case for active engagement

Sustainable investing that acknowledges "company ownership" can improve client outcomes.

By Jeremy Richardson
RIA NEWS DEC 14, 2017
Digital investing will bring big changes in 2018

Get ready for a price war, and asset managers targeting consumers directly.

By William Capuzzi
RIA NEWS DEC 14, 2017
Invest Forward launches white-label robo for advisers

Startup uses Folio Institutional as custodian and supports investments from Dimensional Fund Advisors.

By Ryan W. Neal
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 14, 2017
Morgan Stanley's aggressive move against former employee puts brokers on notice

Wirehouse's pursuit of New Jersey broker through courts shows firm intends to enforce non-solicitation agreements, experts say.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2017
Tax bill may up capital gains taxes, disrupt adviser strategies

The so-called FIFO provision could also lead to yet-unrealized planning opportunities for advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2017
Broker, retirement groups make last-minute pleas to change tax legislation

Pass-through provisions are target of groups representing employee-model brokerage firms, as well as retirement plan advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2017
Finra bars former Next rep over incomplete information

Regulator was investigating JoeAnn Walker's sales of variable annuities.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2017
House bill would allow electronic disclosure of retirement plan information

Bipartisan measure would automatically enroll plan participants in electronic delivery.

By Hazel Bradford
Investment firms race to master financial tech before potential super rivals
FINTECH DEC 13, 2017
Investment firms race to master financial tech before potential super rivals

Fears of Amazon's Alexa as adviser push Fidelity and others to compete in an increasingly automated world.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 13, 2017
NASAA: Promissory notes top investor complaints

State securities regulator group says investors also should beware real estate, Ponzi schemes.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS DEC 13, 2017
Three big effects of the shifting broker protocol

More firms will exit the protocol as technology changes the game, and clients will reap the rewards.

By Joe Duran
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 13, 2017
Critics say regulation hasn't curbed overly rosy projections for indexed universal life insurance

They say rule didn't go far enough and more stringent measures may be necessary.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH DEC 13, 2017
TIAA-owned robo MyVest automates middle-office tasks

Daily reconciliation tool is added to platform for trading, performance, reporting and billing.

By Ryan W. Neal
WIREHOUSES DEC 13, 2017
Morgan Stanley wins restraining order, but former broker can contact clients

New Jersey broker John Fitzgerald left for Commonwealth Financial Network last week.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 12, 2017
SEC charges Connecticut hybrid with fraud

Agency says Westport Capital's clients lost $1 million through inflated stock buys.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH DEC 12, 2017
SIFMA makes client-data safety a top priority

Brokerage trade group aims to establish working principles on data that involve access and permissions.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH DEC 12, 2017
Vanguard will use blockchain to share index data

Technology is expected to improve speed, accuracy while lowering costs—and advisers might benefit, too.

By Ryan W. Neal
FINTECH DEC 12, 2017
Jay Clayton issues cryptocurrency warning

SEC chairman urges investors to use common sense, market pros to mind securities laws.

By InvestmentNews
OPINION DEC 12, 2017
Personal client communication shows your value

View communication through behavioral finance to study how humans actually make decisions.

By Victor Gaxiola
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 11, 2017
Industry opponents urge appeals court to rule on DOL fiduciary rule

Plaintiffs cite the two provisions of the regulation that became applicable in June, which they claim are 'imposing direct, substantial and continuing burdens on appellants' members.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.