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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2017
Fidelity follows Empower in launching TDF-managed account hybrid

It's likely other record keepers will introduce similar services, which mark an evolution among default investing in 401(k) plans.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2017
MassMutual to level 401(k) fees for its brokers

The business changes eliminate variability in 401(k) fees and reduce the appearance of any conflicts of interest.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2017
Senate votes to kill city auto-IRA rules

The Obama-era regulations will likely be scrapped by President Trump, whose administration has already taken a stance against them.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2017
New IRS rules allow a risky, 'silent' protest of the Affordable Care Act

Americans have reasons to think they might get away with not paying what they owe.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2017
Senate bill aims for higher SEC enforcement penalties

The bi-partisan legislation would permit the regulator to pursue larger fines through its administrative process

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule supporters question agency's quick read of comment letters before sending final delay to OMB

Advocates for the rule say the Trump Department of Labor is moving too quickly.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 29, 2017
DOL sends final fiduciary rule delay to Office of Management and Budget

The OMB will review the final rule and, if it approves the measure, send it back to the DOL to finalize the delay.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2017
10 ways to put extra cash to work to bolster your finances

Certified financial planners offer practical suggestions for using excess cash to get in better financial shape.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 29, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule changes not one size fits all

Broker-dealer changes affect how advisers can do business.

By Jodie Papike
OPINION MAR 29, 2017
Pooled employer plans set to dominate small 401(k) market

By Fred Barstein
WIREHOUSES MAR 29, 2017
Merrill Lynch shakes up wealth management organization, leadership roles

Two division executives, Don Plaus and Ben Prince, were tapped for new leadership roles and the number of divisions for advisers was cut from 10 to six

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH MAR 29, 2017
AssetMark entices Cetera's top techie to come aboard and help advisers grow

CIO Mukesh Mehta says clients want more direct interaction with advisers through new technologies.

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 29, 2017
Finra bars broker charged in NY pension fund hookers, strippers and drug scandal

The "pay-for-play" bribery scheme involved the $184 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund and payments for hookers, strippers and drugs.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 28, 2017
Employee feud scaring clients of Independent Portfolio Consultants

Workers tried to force TAMP into bankruptcy, then pulled petitions, but damage was done. ​ 

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH MAR 28, 2017
Salesforce adds CRM features to help advisers grow businesses

One new business tool highlights client opportunities

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2017
Record keeper Empower jumps into HSA market, as Fidelity expands

Some view an enhanced participant experience as the "next battleground" for retirement plan record keepers.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH MAR 27, 2017
When machinery makes financial advisers' work obsolete

Staying current and reinventing ourselves will need to happen more often now than it has in the past.

By Joe Duran
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2017
SEC slaps restraining order on Chicago adviser for allegedly scamming seniors

Daniel Glick doctored statements, siphoned millions from elders' accounts, regulator says.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH MAR 27, 2017
Wells Fargo Advisors' Intuitive Investor robo-adviser technology files ADV registration

The service, which will be launched as a pilot program for customers in June, will require a minimum investment of $10,000 and charge 50 basis points.

By Bloomberg
Hiring freeze and budget cuts impact Social Security claims
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2017
Hiring freeze and budget cuts impact Social Security claims

Despite longer waits and declining service, checks are safe - for now.

By Mary Beth Franklin