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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 14, 2014
Borzi counters fiduciary criticism calmly

Assistant Labor Secretary takes on all questioners about pending re-proposal of DOL fiduciary rule.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Blame game over Madoff — SEC v. Finra — raises advisers' ire
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 14, 2014
Blame game over Madoff — SEC v. Finra — raises advisers' ire

Republicans point finger at SEC to deny funding, support SRO

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAR 13, 2014
Strong signs e-signatures set for takeoff

Products improving, clients more comfortable and more firms adopting them.

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2014
What a fee policy statement really needs

The devil is in the details when it comes to making sure retirement plan advisers are not at risk of a regulatory breach

By lkonish
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2014
The horsepower behind 401(k) plans: A specialist adviser

Employers are turning to a new kind of adviser to help their employees save for retirement, a new survey shows.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2014
Unique challenges in handling existing VAs

By Ed Mccarthy
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 13, 2014
SEC says investors need to know more about fees

Advisers, take note: Regulator warns that seemingly small or hidden fees can cause a big dent in portfolios over the long haul.

By Mason Braswell
ALTERNATIVES MAR 13, 2014
Merger of Nicholas Schorsch's American Realty Capital Properties and Cole Real Estate Investments closes

Combined company is the largest publicly traded net-lease REIT, with value of $21.5B

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2014
The ticking time bomb of forced drawdowns on variable annuities

Fine print on older contracts leaves elderly clients in position of losing death benefits.

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH MAR 13, 2014
Tweets from the top: Small RIAs rule social media

By mkitces
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2014
Employees win mixed decision in landmark 401(k) fee case

Appeals court backs claims that company breached its fiduciary duty. Could their win change how you save?

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2014
4% withdrawal rate in retirement unrealistic in real world, researchers say

New paper suggests flexibility around withdrawal rates, asset allocations is a better approach.

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 12, 2014
Morgan Stanley shuffles top leadership with addition of new role

Firm shifts shifting some top brass to create a new role focused on strategy and client management.

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2014
HighTower nears launch of new channel for independent advisers

HighTower Alliance to offer independence, access to firm's investment platform, BD services.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
OPINION MAR 12, 2014
Giving advisers a better read

By MFXFeeder
RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2014
SEC eases, clarifies muni adviser registration requirements for RIAs, BDs

Those who provide local governments with advice on derivatives won't have to register.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2014
Finra fines Stifel, Century Securities $1M on complex ETFs

Stifel, subsidiary broker-dealer agree to pay fines and restitution for sales of nontraditional funds.

By Mason Braswell
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 12, 2014
Labor secretary lobbying Congress on behalf of fiduciary-duty rule

Tom Perez trying to push controversial proposal over the finish line but it's taking some time.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2014
HighTower grabs Merrill Lynch adviser managing $320M

Laurie C. Kamhi is breaking away from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's Private Banking and Investment Group, where she managed $320 million for well-heeled clients and institutions.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 12, 2014
Bill to slow Labor Department fiduciary-duty rule headed for House vote

Concern over cost of doing business for advisers, lack of choice for consumers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.