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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2018
Deciphering Social Security survivor benefit rules

Multiple regulations complicate claiming decision for an adviser and his widowed client.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ALTERNATIVES MAR 23, 2018
Business development company language added to spending bill allows for increased leverage

BDC reform was tacked onto the $1.3 trillion appropriations bill signed by Trump on Friday.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 23, 2018
Bank of America to pay $42 million to NY over electronic trading probe

As part of settlement, bank admits it inflated claims about number of retail orders routed to its dark pool, called "Instinct X."

By Crain's New York Business
FINTECH MAR 23, 2018
BlackRock turns to robos to drive latest push into active ETFs

New sector of funds created under the 'iShares Evolved' brand.

By Bloomberg
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 23, 2018
Fifth generation rides Edwards brands toward RIA market

Regional brokerage Benjamin F. Edwards is still in its 'first inning' of growth.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH MAR 23, 2018
Wealthfront valuation reportedly slashed by about a third in most-recent funding round

Those familiar point to rising competition and dented optimism as possible contributors.

By InvestmentNews
FINTECH MAR 22, 2018
Former TD exec Tom Bradley lands on fintech board

New role with innovative cash-management platform as sign of things to come for Bradley, while potentially placing him at odds with TD.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 22, 2018
Investment Adviser Association, Schwab press lawmakers for tax-reform adjustments to help advisers

Groups seek to restore deductibility for advisory fees and expand eligibility for pass-through benefits

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 22, 2018
Here's how the top indexed, variable annuity sellers did last year

Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America shed the most money on the indexed side, and Prudential Annuities on the variable end, both losing more than $2 billion in sales year-over-year.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH MAR 22, 2018
What to make of Morgan Stanley's new robo

The brokerage's focus on digital could be a way to retain younger clients or an effort to catch up with Merrill.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH MAR 22, 2018
What if you found out you were really a ghost?

If potential clients can't find you on social media, you might as well not exist.

By Megan Carpenter
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2018
Should you use those free tools the 401(k) wholesaler gave you?

If advisers are given a free tool that makes them more competitive, are they still able to provide unbiased advice?

By Aaron Pottichen
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 21, 2018
Finra bars former Northwestern rep for impersonating customers

Finra barred Matthew Cochran for opening accounts held by 98 customers in trading ruse.

By InvestmentNews
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 21, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule: 5th Circuit decision could be big win for indexed annuities

The fiduciary rule may be taken off the books as a result of the ruling, and an SEC fiduciary standard wouldn't cover products not registered as securities

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 21, 2018
What to watch for next with the DOL fiduciary rule

Much hinges on whether the Labor Department appeals the 5th Circuit decision by April 30.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 21, 2018
F-Squared's former president ordered to pay $12.4 million over false statements

Judge says Howard Present, who led ETF portfolio management firm, was 'reckless.'

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES MAR 21, 2018
Firms exiting broker protocol will suffer, reps say

Firms that help reps make change are more attractive, Fidelity survey finds.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2018
Aon Hewitt wins 401(k) lawsuit over robo-adviser kickbacks

It's the fourth time a retirement-plan record keeper has prevailed in a lawsuit scrutinizing fees received from Financial Engines.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 20, 2018
Finra looks to streamline broker-dealer exams

CEO Robert Cook says three examination teams may be consolidated.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 20, 2018
Finra bars former Morgan Stanley rep for unauthorized trades

Firm has settled 13 claims and paid customers of Thomas Alan Meier $2.5 million.

By InvestmentNews