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Gov. Christie signs bill to create retirement plan marketplace for small businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 28, 2016
Gov. Christie signs bill to create retirement plan marketplace for small businesses

Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill to create a retirement plan marketplace for New Jersey businesses with fewer than 100 employees.

By Pensions&Investments
Test your knowledge about upcoming Social Security changes
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 28, 2016
Test your knowledge about upcoming Social Security changes

A new online quiz is tougher than it looks.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH JAN 28, 2016
Which robos got off to the fastest start in 2016?

By Alessandra Malito
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 28, 2016
Finra income soars due to increased fines, rising regulatory fees

A combination of increased revenue, including a doubling of money raised through fines, and lower expenses helped Finra significantly increase net income last year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2016
The case for looking away from your 401(k) when stocks tumble

The rule of thumb for retirement plans during market volatility is, in fact, to do nothing.

By Bloomberg
6 adviser technology resolutions for a more organized 2016
FINTECH JAN 27, 2016
6 adviser technology resolutions for a more organized 2016

This adviser takes a risk by publishing their technology goals for the new year

By Sheryl Rowling
New 401(k) suit targets Vanguard fund fees
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2016
New 401(k) suit targets Vanguard fund fees

Advisers should consider whether collective trust funds and separate accounts offer lower expenses than their mutual fund counterparts.

By Greg Iacurci
FINTECH JAN 26, 2016
United Capital acquires digital planning tool FlexScore

Advisory firm United Capital has acquired FlexScore, an online platform that produces a single number to represent a consumer's financial health.

By Alessandra Malito
Regulatory process for advisers could slow in 2016
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 26, 2016
Regulatory process for advisers could slow in 2016

Both regulators are in the midst of major personnel changes and Congress is headed for an election year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fidelity fields record calls for 401(k) advice as markets tank
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2016
Fidelity fields record calls for 401(k) advice as markets tank

As key indexes first started going south earlier this month, almost 4 million people contacted Fidelity on January 4 alone, either online or by phone, to check on their retirement savings.

By Bloomberg
New bill aims to curtail elder financial abuse
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 26, 2016
New bill aims to curtail elder financial abuse

Measure would encourage advisers and financial institutions to report potential fraud, while protecting them from civil or administrative liability.

By Greg Iacurci
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2016
The biggest adviser moves for the fourth quarter 2015

Tracking the more than $26 billion in AUM that changed firms late in 2015.

By Ellie Zhu
2015 was ugly for IBDs; will 2016 be any better?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2016
2015 was ugly for IBDs; will 2016 be any better?

The question for next year is whether independent broker-dealers can regain the momentum they enjoyed in 2009 and 2010.

By Bruce Kelly
Rate hike spells some relief for independent broker-dealers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2016
Rate hike spells some relief for independent broker-dealers

Rising rates should bring a vital cushion to the balance sheets of independent broker-dealers.

By Bruce Kelly
Don Marron's Lightyear Capital in the running — again — to buy AIG Advisor Group
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2016
Don Marron's Lightyear Capital in the running — again — to buy AIG Advisor Group

For the second time since the credit crisis, noted private equity investor Donald Marron is making a hard charge to acquire the large IBD.

By Bruce Kelly
IBDs trumped by Obama on DOL fiduciary, but vow to fight on
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 24, 2016
IBDs trumped by Obama on DOL fiduciary, but vow to fight on

Financial Services Institute supports legislation to replace Labor Department's rule, and is not ruling out a lawsuit if it is finalized.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 24, 2016
Warming up to ESG funds in 401(k)s

Plan advisers might not fully understand the rules regarding ESG investments

By MFXFeeder
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 24, 2016
Form ADV deserves your attention

Mistakes made on this form are low-hanging fruit for the SEC and state regulators.

By MFXFeeder
401(k) suit targeting Vanguard fees could support case for active funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 22, 2016
401(k) suit targeting Vanguard fees could support case for active funds

Will putting iconic fund firm in the crosshairs turn fiduciaries' attention toward overall value and away from fees?

By Greg Iacurci
SEC warning could lower mutual fund fees paid to brokers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 22, 2016
SEC warning could lower mutual fund fees paid to brokers

The agency issued guidance to directors saying they should install a process to evaluate whether administrative fees are being used to encourage distribution.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.