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Lawmaker wants to give SEC defendants greater rights
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 10, 2016
Lawmaker wants to give SEC defendants greater rights

Rep. Luke Messer's forthcoming bill seeks to alter administrative forums that he says 'trample' on people's rights and contribute to a fearful citizenry.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wyoming poised to scrutinize its RIA industry for the first time
RIA NEWS JUL 08, 2016
Wyoming poised to scrutinize its RIA industry for the first time

In about a year from now, 21 investment advisory firms representing about $518 million of assets will be required to switch to a state registration from the one they now hold with the SEC.

By Christine Idzelis
DOL clarifies that insurance firms qualify for best-interest contract exemption under fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 07, 2016
DOL clarifies that insurance firms qualify for best-interest contract exemption under fiduciary rule

The agency posted 13 technical corrections Thursday, one of which deletes six words that have caused confusion about use of the BICE.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 07, 2016
$1.2 billon adviser team leaves Morgan Stanley for Bank of America Merrill Lynch

The group is led by Andrew Zimmerman, who's making a return to Merrill

By Christine Idzelis
Bond shop may have to drop clients due to DOL rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2016
Bond shop may have to drop clients due to DOL rule

The rule changes will likely result in dramatically higher fees for many smaller clients, and one bond shop is already reacting.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 06, 2016
Finra panel directs N.J.'s Garden State Securities to pay damages to elderly investor

Finra directs the brokerage firm to pay $142,168 due to allegations of unsuitable investments and overtrading.

By Christine Idzelis
Advisers identify wrong state on ADV filings
RIA NEWS JUL 06, 2016
Advisers identify wrong state on ADV filings

SEC cracks down on claiming Wyoming location but practicing elsewhere.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers must develop 'simple, repeatable statement of value' to attract clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 05, 2016
Advisers must develop 'simple, repeatable statement of value' to attract clients

It's your story and the relationship you build that draws in prospects, a marketing expert told attendees at the <i>InvestmentNews</i> Women Adviser Summit in Boston on Tuesday.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 05, 2016
Three states make elder-financial-abuse reporting mandatory starting Friday

Alabama, Indiana and Vermont will likely be joined by many states requiring adviser action against exploitation, while giving them immunity.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 05, 2016
What really happens when wealth is transferred

Advisers and clients often do a great job preparing the money for the family, but they fail to prepare the family for the money.

By Shawn Sparks
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 05, 2016
It's time to make way for next-gen

Boomer advisers must assure successors a future, or they won't stick around to help you cash out

By Joni Youngwirth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 01, 2016
SEC Investor Advocate Fleming targets fees charged by advisers

Rick Fleming will push the agency to follow through on its review of how brokers and investment advisers disclose their fees to clients.

By Tanvi Acharya
Financial advisers reach out to clients as stocks plunge in Brexit wake
EQUITIES JUL 01, 2016
Financial advisers reach out to clients as stocks plunge in Brexit wake

Advisers tried to prepare investors for Friday's wild ride as global markets digested the United Kingdom's surprising vote to exit the European Union after 43 years.

By Liz Skinner
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 01, 2016
Indicted broker a poster boy for industry critics like Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Anthony Diaz, under federal indictment for fraudulent sales of alternatives, embodies the criticisms of the likes of Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch hit with multiple fines by SEC, Finra
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 30, 2016
Merrill Lynch hit with multiple fines by SEC, Finra

Bank of America's brokerage unit admits wrongdoing in unprecedented <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20160623/FREE/160629959/merrill-lynch-to-pay-415m-to-settle-sec-charges-it-misused-customer&quot;>$415M consumer protection settlement </a> with SEC; slapped with two other fines the same day.

By Christine Idzelis
The Department of Labor, 401(k)s and technology
FINTECH JUN 30, 2016
The Department of Labor, 401(k)s and technology

While the new fiduciary rule could be interpreted as an unnecessary compliance burden, it may also present an opportunity with regard to 401(k) accounts.

By Sheryl Rowling
Finra targets variable annuities as 'sweet spot' of scrutiny
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 30, 2016
Finra targets variable annuities as 'sweet spot' of scrutiny

Following record MetLife fine, regulator says VAs are now at the core of their focus: complex products marketed to seniors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Let brokers be brokers: A response to the lawsuit against the DOL fiduciary rule
OPINION JUN 30, 2016
Let brokers be brokers: A response to the lawsuit against the DOL fiduciary rule

The original industry regulations from 1934 and 1940 were perfect &#8212; just not perfectly enforced.

By Luke Dean
Advisers should get behind a bill to strengthen senior financial protection
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 30, 2016
Advisers should get behind a bill to strengthen senior financial protection

Push by advisers could help tug this needed legislation out of the doldrums and on to the president's desk.

By Andrew Leigh
Finra alleges former broker put clients in risky ETFs to hedge against financial doom
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 29, 2016
Finra alleges former broker put clients in risky ETFs to hedge against financial doom

Richard William Lunn Martin improperly recommended non-traditional ETFs while warning of economic collapse, Finra said

By Christine Idzelis