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FINTECH AUG 30, 2018
Schwab abandons plan to build multi-custodial portfolio management tool

It looks like more egg on the face for the custodian, which has struggled to maintain a consistent strategy providing adviser technology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Latest ranking of the robos still ruffling feathers
FINTECH AUG 30, 2018
Latest ranking of the robos still ruffling feathers

While applauding Backend Benchmarking for looking beyond performance, digital advice firms still took issue with its methodology.

By Ryan W. Neal
Nudging Congress toward Social Security reform
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2018
Nudging Congress toward Social Security reform

Grassroots coalition encourages the public to demand improved retirement security.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Wells Fargo to combine bank and wirehouse reps under one roof
WIREHOUSES AUG 30, 2018
Wells Fargo to combine bank and wirehouse reps under one roof

Internal memo shows first stages of a $4 billion cost-cutting plan, but critics argue that blending the two divisions will be difficult.

By Jeff Benjamin
Secrets Behind Success: Firms that strategically build capacity are elevating their growth trajectory
FINTECH AUG 30, 2018
Secrets Behind Success: Firms that strategically build capacity are elevating their growth trajectory

Our industry needs more rigor when it comes to ensuring that they have both the capacity to attract and serve clients today – and create a platform for growing the firm in the years ahead. What are the best ways to nail down meaningful goals for expanding capacity and measuring performance?

By Gillian Albert
Mychal Kendricks, Cleveland Browns linebacker, charged with insider trading
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 29, 2018
Mychal Kendricks, Cleveland Browns linebacker, charged with insider trading

Mychal Kendricks has admitted buying shares of companies he was told were about to be acquired and then selling them at a profit.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers in a pickle over low-yielding cash sweep accounts
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 29, 2018
Advisers in a pickle over low-yielding cash sweep accounts

As interest rates climb, advisers are forced to rethink the cash management fund links to brokerages and custodians.

By Jeff Benjamin
Crypto craze puts retirement savings at risk
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2018
Crypto craze puts retirement savings at risk

Regulators and Congress should protect investors by slamming the door shut on efforts to bring cryptocurrency into the world of retirement savings.

By Tim Chen
Using Social Security to fund paid parental leave is not the way to go
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2018
Using Social Security to fund paid parental leave is not the way to go

Marco Rubio's proposed bill would increase spending.

By Bloomberg
SEC Regulation Best Interest an important step for our industry
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 29, 2018
SEC Regulation Best Interest an important step for our industry

The agency's approach allows firms to comply with new guidelines while while tailoring their practices to their own businesses and clients.

By Dale Brown
Estimating the impact of early retirement on Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2018
Estimating the impact of early retirement on Social Security benefits

Just use the government's online tool for a really eye-opening experience

By Mary Beth Franklin
LPL lets more advisers do fiduciary 401(k) business
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2018
LPL lets more advisers do fiduciary 401(k) business

Strategy is an extension of efforts that began due to the DOL fiduciary rule, observers say.

By Greg Iacurci
State regulators investigating more than 200 ICOs and cryptocurrency investments
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 28, 2018
State regulators investigating more than 200 ICOs and cryptocurrency investments

NASAA's Operation Cryptosweep has resulted in 47 enforcement actions since its launch in May.

By Sarah Min
Is Orion building a financial planning tool?
FINTECH AUG 28, 2018
Is Orion building a financial planning tool?

Two new integration partners add data visualization, analytics and Monte Carlo projections to Orion's portfolio accounting platform.

By Ryan W. Neal
Fidelity breaks through $2 trillion in retirement assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2018
Fidelity breaks through $2 trillion in retirement assets

Record keeper widens the gap between itself and the bulk of its 401(k) competitors.

By Greg Iacurci
Kovack re-elected to Finra board
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 28, 2018
Kovack re-elected to Finra board

Paige Pierce wins small-firm seat, Janney Montgomery Scott CEO Timothy Scheve takes large-firm seat

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC orders new enforcement hearings as a result of Supreme Court ruling
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 28, 2018
SEC orders new enforcement hearings as a result of Supreme Court ruling

Agency orders 'do-overs' following Supreme Court ruling on appointment of in-house judges

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The biggest obstacle to America's retirement security
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2018
The biggest obstacle to America's retirement security

Senior executives aren't convinced of the importance of company retirement plans.

By Fred Barstein
New York, Connecticut taxpayers look to Plan B options to avoid SALT
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 27, 2018
New York, Connecticut taxpayers look to Plan B options to avoid SALT

A few potential back-up plans exist, but there's a lot you should know before forging ahead

By Bloomberg
How to offer the ideal hybrid digital adviser
FINTECH AUG 27, 2018
How to offer the ideal hybrid digital adviser

What advisory firms can learn from online retailers about combining digital technology with human advice.

By Ryan W. Neal