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Latest Obamacare ruling could spark a sell-off in health care sector stocks
EQUITIES JUN 09, 2015
Latest Obamacare ruling could spark a sell-off in health care sector stocks

Sudden volatility could create short-term buying opportunity.

By Jeff Benjamin
It's time for retirees to start bracing for higher interest rates
EQUITIES JUN 09, 2015
It's time for retirees to start bracing for higher interest rates

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Even if the Fed isn't sure when they'll occur, retirees should be bracing for rising interest rates.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pershing CEO: RIA growth outpacing B-Ds
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2015
Pershing CEO: RIA growth outpacing B-Ds

Ron DeCicco expects the RIA channel to continue growing while regulatory pressures and higher expenses weigh down broker-dealers.

By Mason Braswell
Big change coming soon for high income Medicare beneficiaries
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2015
Big change coming soon for high income Medicare beneficiaries

Buried in the new &#8220;Doc Fix&#8221; law are provisions that will adversely affect some folks on Medicare

By Katy Votava
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 09, 2015
Cetera factor dampens M&A activity among independent broker-dealers

The ongoing woes of Cetera's parent company, RCS Capital and inflated sale prices expected to deter deals among independent broker-dealers. </br><b><i>(Plus: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150118/IBDREPORT2015&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Don't miss our full 2015 Top IBD special report</a>)</b></i>

By Bruce Kelly
SEC reveals general outlines of how it decides where to try enforcement cases
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 08, 2015
SEC reveals general outlines of how it decides where to try enforcement cases

But guidance on using in-house judges versus federal court falls short, lawyers say.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Investors see few benefits of lower fees in adviser-sold investments
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 08, 2015
Investors see few benefits of lower fees in adviser-sold investments

Managed accounts sold by advisers deflect trend toward lower-fee money management as brokers work to maintain profits: Cerulli.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Morgan Stanley sues former broker, now at Ameriprise, over recruiting hijinks
WIREHOUSES JUN 08, 2015
Morgan Stanley sues former broker, now at Ameriprise, over recruiting hijinks

A former Morgan Stanley broker altered his clients' phone numbers in the firm's system before leaving for Ameriprise, according to a lawsuit

By Mason Braswell
FINTECH JUN 07, 2015
A new way for advisers to keep up to speed on clients' life events

The online tool lets advisers ask clients questions about their biggest life changes without emailing or calling for periodic check-ins.

By Alessandra Malito
Questions to ask when considering a continuing care retirement community
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2015
Questions to ask when considering a continuing care retirement community

Find out what kind of information you should know before committing to one of these assisted living facilities.

By Liz Skinner
OPINION JUN 07, 2015
What good is an ad if no one sees it?

Finra's ad campaign is unlikely to significantly raise consumer awareness of BrokerCheck.

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 05, 2015
Ex-Merrill broker ordered to pay $1.4 million in insider trading case

Gary Yin, who pleaded guilty to laundering a client's insider trading profits, must pay restitution to Merrill but avoids prison sentence.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2015
TV ads don't offer great retirement advice

While reverse mortgages can be a valuable tool for retirees, they also have risks that investors may not expect.

By Bloomberg
SIFMA proposes own standard for brokers to act in clients' best interests
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2015
SIFMA proposes own standard for brokers to act in clients' best interests

Proposal means to counter DOL fiduciary duty with an amended suitability standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra launches ad campaign for BrokerCheck
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2015
Finra launches ad campaign for BrokerCheck

Critics say promoting database is worthwhile, but that it doesn't have enough information for investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2015
Ex-NFL cornerback Will Allen accused of running Ponzi scheme

SEC alleges the NFL vet and his partner used cash from clients to fill a $7M shortfall in investor payments

By Bloomberg
Senate passes national insurance registry
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 05, 2015
Senate passes national insurance registry

Bill that would help agents practice in multiple states moves to president's desk.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JUN 04, 2015
Uber versus yellow cabs: A fight advisers should watch

This loud battle provides some important lessons for financial advisers who want to avoid going the way of the cab driver.

By Joe Duran
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2015
Why wives should take the lead in retirement planning

Women are better suited to lead household financial planning, given a few key facts about how they invest.

By Bloomberg
Pershing adds Vestorly's digital marketing and data services to toolbox
FINTECH JUN 04, 2015
Pershing adds Vestorly's digital marketing and data services to toolbox

Firm's advisers will now be able to curate and customize posts from around the web for clients and prospects.

By Alessandra Malito