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RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2017
'Less pressure' on changes to defined contribution plans under tax reform: Graff

Brian Graff, executive director of the National Association of Plan Advisors, predicts the Trump administration will favor tax changes that will be well liked.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 26, 2017
The fiduciary rule for retirement advice faces an uncertain future

Other states could move in to plug the fiduciary gap if the DOL and SEC devise a watered-down standard.

By Blaine F. Aikin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 26, 2017
Supreme Court to consider role of Dodd-Frank provision in corporate whistle-blower case

An anti-retaliation provision in the 2010 Dodd-Frank law could insulate publicly traded companies from some whistle-blower lawsuits.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2017
LPL provides clarity on rule preventing hybrid RIAs from making 401(k) rollover recommendations as a broker

Prompted by the DOL fiduciary rule, LPL has told its hybrid advisers they can offer education and outline options, but cannot advise clients to roll over their funds into an IRA.

By Greg Iacurci
OPINION JUN 25, 2017
Nick Schorsch's presence at Brian Block's trial unseen, but keenly felt

Testimony at Block trial places REIT czar at center of alleged conspiracy.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH JUN 25, 2017
How millennial advisers can foster the entrepreneur within

Like generations before us, millennials have an entrepreneurial spirit. What separates us is our ability to harness technology to be more productive; to achieve more in the same time given.

By Douglas A. Boneparth and Heather J. Boneparth
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 24, 2017
CFP Board proposal another signal fiduciary is the future

The organization's efforts are another signal that the fiduciary movement is picking up steam; advisers should let their opinions be known.

By crain-api
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 23, 2017
SEC budget request could make it harder for agency to increase adviser examinations

The SEC budget request for 2018 projects 1,044 full-time OCIE employees, down from 1,069 in fiscal 2017.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2017
Finra awards $440,000 in case against Ameriprise

All-public arbitration panel says firm breached fiduciary duty.

By InvestmentNews
WIREHOUSES JUN 22, 2017
Finra fines Wells Fargo $3.25 million for options trade reporting violations

Firm censured for inaccuracies and errors in OTC options reports from 2008 through this year.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 22, 2017
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton says agency initiatives would help investors research advisers' backgrounds

He doesn't provide details, but says that he shares SEC Investor Advisory Committee's desire to help older investors know their advisers

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2017
Voya's win in 401(k) fee suit involving Financial Engines bodes well for other record keepers

Fidelity, Aon Hewitt and Xerox HR Solutions are currently defending against similar fiduciary-breach claims.

By Greg Iacurci
Edward Jones is winning the Google search war
FINTECH JUN 22, 2017
Edward Jones is winning the Google search war

Brokerage firm's digital marketing investment helps land it at the top of local and overall search engine results, report finds.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2017
DOL rule poses problems for advisers' daily routines

Workflow changes are a big challenge of the fiduciary rule, says Aite report

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2017
This generation has the most impressive savings habits, survey says

Young workers prepare for a rainy day, while generation X and baby boomers struggle to rebuild their bank accounts.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JUN 22, 2017
LPL losing tech guru Victor Fetter

He will be replaced by Scott Seese, most recently at American Express, and known for being a 'digital disruptor.'

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH JUN 21, 2017
FTJ FundChoice introduces a robo alternative

TAMP's Portfolio Target gives advisers an interactive portfolio tool for clients.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 21, 2017
Finra engages in rulemaking by enforcement: financial industry groups

FSI and SIFMA criticize broker-dealer regulator for creating standards based on settlements.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 21, 2017
Market forces could cause fundamental changes to small and midsize 401(k) markets

The Labor Department's fiduciary rule and pending MEP legislation may drastically reduce entrenched inefficiencies at the smaller end of the retirement market.

By Fred Barstein
OPINION JUN 21, 2017
Time for Finra to pull back the curtain on its oversight and board

The regulator undercuts its investor-protection mission by obscuring the most dangerous firms it oversees.

By Benjamin P. Edwards