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Senate Democrats ask DOL to back off ESG rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2020
Senate Democrats ask DOL to back off ESG rule

The proposed restrictions on environmental, social and governance funds in 401(k)s would perpetuate racial discrimination, a group of lawmakers wrote

By Emile Hallez
SEC charges RIA in $60 million Ponzi-like scheme
RIAS JUL 17, 2020
SEC charges RIA in $60 million Ponzi-like scheme

David Hu sold fake loans to pay off earlier investors, the SEC alleges

By InvestmentNews
Sell baby sell! Merrill Lynch shuts down trainee program
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2020
Sell baby sell! Merrill Lynch shuts down trainee program

The latest episode of the InvestmentNews Podcast looks at Merrill’s headache trying to manage broker trainees who are learning to cold-call from home

By InvestmentNews
American Century doubles down on semitransparent ETF lineup with ESG versions
ETFS JUL 17, 2020
American Century doubles down on semitransparent ETF lineup with ESG versions

The jury is still out on whether financial advisers will buy into the unique new fund wrapper

By Jeff Benjamin
Financial literacy is important for financial inclusion
OPINION JUL 17, 2020
Financial literacy is important for financial inclusion

Advisers can help expand financial inclusion by assisting people in understanding essential concepts and developing the skills needed to reach their financial goals

By Marguerita Cheng
Petition against ‘regulation by enforcement’ is a stunning case of industry disdain for rule of law
OPINION JUL 16, 2020
Petition against ‘regulation by enforcement’ is a stunning case of industry disdain for rule of law

The trade groups’ request to the SEC focuses attention on the particulars of a disclosure when a recommendation entails a conflict of interest

By Knut Rostad
The key for advisers still working from home? It's digital
RIAS JUL 16, 2020
The key for advisers still working from home? It's digital

With back-to-office plans in flux, the acceleration of digital-driven processes among advisers is a trend for the long haul

By Nicole Casperson
CFP Board offers remote option for September exams
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 16, 2020
CFP Board offers remote option for September exams

Finra, NASAA began scheduling online tests earlier this week

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Merrill adviser headcount up 2% as trainee hiring resumes
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 16, 2020
Merrill adviser headcount up 2% as trainee hiring resumes

The brokerage will also be getting back the 650 trainees it shifted to the wider bank to help with PPP loans

By Emile Hallez
As M&A activity ramps back up, RIAs need to bone up on the details
RIAS JUL 16, 2020
As M&A activity ramps back up, RIAs need to bone up on the details

Independent advisers want to do deals, but many confess they aren't really prepared to do so

By Jeff Benjamin
How to respond to a long-term care premium hike
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2020
How to respond to a long-term care premium hike

Weighing policy options to maintain coverage at an affordable price

By Mary Beth Franklin
LPL makes annual adviser event virtual
BROKER DEALERS JUL 16, 2020
LPL makes annual adviser event virtual

The firm will hold its Focus conference online in August

By InvestmentNews
401(k) sales will continue to fall: Survey
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2020
401(k) sales will continue to fall: Survey

Record keepers expect figures in the third quarter to be down 22% from a year earlier, according to a report from the Secure Retirement Institute

By Emile Hallez
Morgan Stanley posts record profit
WIREHOUSES JUL 16, 2020
Morgan Stanley posts record profit

Fixed-income trading revenue almost tripled during the second quarter

By Bloomberg
With Democrats gaining steam, financial services ponder potential transaction taxes
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2020
With Democrats gaining steam, financial services ponder potential transaction taxes

Proponent say a levy on trades is harmless. Opponents call it a dangerous friction

By Jeff Benjamin
Building a structure for digital success
OPINION JUL 15, 2020
Building a structure for digital success

How firms can cultivate an organizational structure that accelerates digital transformation

By John Taft & Ryan Burwell
Schwab Charitable donors gave record $3.3 billion last year
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 15, 2020
Schwab Charitable donors gave record $3.3 billion last year

Users of Schwab’s donor-advised fund made nearly 700,000 grants in the year ended in June

By InvestmentNews
Cases tied to Ray Lucia’s challenge of in-house SEC judges likely to settle for lighter punishments
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2020
Cases tied to Ray Lucia’s challenge of in-house SEC judges likely to settle for lighter punishments

Supreme Court ruled in 2018 that many enforcement actions should be reheard

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Student loans center of 401(k) perk  for Allianz workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2020
Student loans center of 401(k) perk for Allianz workers

The company will consider some loan repayments as contributions toward reaching the employer match

By Emile Hallez
Four pillars of inspiration for stronger client relationships
OPINION JUL 15, 2020
Four pillars of inspiration for stronger client relationships

The proven process of the adviser-client relationship provides a great blueprint to help firms optimize their work

By Eric Clarke