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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 30, 2015
Wirehouses challenged as retention deals fade

Study estimates that between 12% and 20% of long-term packages signed after 2008 mergers will expire annually over the next four years.

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS JUN 29, 2015
Dawn J. Bennett charged by SEC with inflating assets and exaggerating returns

Agency says Dawn J. Bennett and her firm inflated numbers from at least 2009 to February 2011 to try and lure in clients to new firm.

By Mason Braswell
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 29, 2015
Finra fines Aegis Capital nearly $1 million over penny stock sales

Broker-dealer also agreed to pay $950,000 as part of a settlement with Finra over allegations of improper sales of unregistered penny stocks and anti-money-laundering supervisory lapses.

By Mason Braswell
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 29, 2015
Ex-Oppenheimer brokerage chief settles with SEC in penny stock case

Former head of the private client group Robert Okin agrees to bar and $125,000 payment in settlement; branch manager and broker also accept penalties

By Mason Braswell
EQUITIES JUN 29, 2015
Stock buybacks come under fire from politicians

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> There's a rising backlash for record-level stock-buyback programs, as Sen. Elizabeth Warren issues charges of 'stock manipulation.'

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES JUN 29, 2015
Crazy as it might sound, the new all-in bet is going long on Greek stocks

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: If you've got a really strong stomach, the time looks ripe to buy the fear and jump into Greek equities.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity launches platform to connect plan sponsors, advisers and third-party fiduciaries
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2015
Fidelity launches platform to connect plan sponsors, advisers and third-party fiduciaries

Third-Party Fiduciary Services charges a 3 bps fee to enable retirement plans and advisers to outsource their fiduciary responsibilities.

By Alessandra Malito
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2015
Time for same-sex couples to revisit financial plans following Supreme Court ruling

Unraveling complex financial and legal plans will be an important step for same-sex couples, whether they are already married or considering tying the knot.

By Liz Skinner
Greek capital controls send ripples across global financial markets
EQUITIES JUN 29, 2015
Greek capital controls send ripples across global financial markets

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Greece locks down its banks in a desperate attempt to prevent a public panic.

By Jeff Benjamin
What lies ahead for the market in the second half of the year
EQUITIES JUN 29, 2015
What lies ahead for the market in the second half of the year

Six investment experts discuss where the markets could be headed for the rest of 2015

By Jeff Benjamin
Pimco's Income Fund becomes the firm's new star
EQUITIES JUN 29, 2015
Pimco's Income Fund becomes the firm's new star

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Pimco's Income Fund (PIMIX) is shining bright under Dan Ivascyn, raising the question: Bill Gross who?

By Jeff Benjamin
Bill Gross tweets and technical analysts get all giddy
EQUITIES JUN 29, 2015
Bill Gross tweets and technical analysts get all giddy

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: The bond manager tweets out a nerdy note that only technical analysts understand, but the translation is both bearish and fun.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pimco sold a lot of bonds when Bill Gross left ... to itself
RIA NEWS JUN 29, 2015
Pimco sold a lot of bonds when Bill Gross left ... to itself

The firm sold about $18 billion of Total Return fund assets to other Pimco funds and accounts between October and March, helping it meet more than $100 billion of redemptions that followed Mr. Gross's surprise exit.

By Bloomberg
Adviser gets a rare win over the SEC in mutual fund case
RIA NEWS JUN 29, 2015
Adviser gets a rare win over the SEC in mutual fund case

Administrative law judge rules against the agency in closely watched case over disclosure of Fidelity payments for mutual fund sales.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Bill Gross' 'Old friend' Old Mutual shifts money to Janus from Pimco
RIA NEWS JUN 29, 2015
Bill Gross' 'Old friend' Old Mutual shifts money to Janus from Pimco

Money manager cites long-term relationship, experience and track record in making the switch.

By Bloomberg
By moving sales materials to the cloud, advisers stay nimble and compliant
FINTECH JUN 29, 2015
By moving sales materials to the cloud, advisers stay nimble and compliant

In a world of instant information, available everywhere, investors increasingly expect something similar in communications from their advisers.

By Doug Winter
FINTECH JUN 26, 2015
BattleBots: Big firms run past startups in the robo race

With Vanguard Personal Advisor Services already at $21 billion in AUM, Charles Schwab Intelligent Portfolios just crossed the $3 billion mark &amp;mdash; ahead of Wealthfront and Betterment.

By Alessandra Malito
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2015
Janus acquires fund firm to give Bill Gross a co-manager

Janus Capital said that Kumar Palghat, who worked with Mr. Gross at Pimco for 10 years, will help run the Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, with Mr. Gross staying on as lead manager. Janus also bought a majority stake in Mr. Palghat's firm, Kapstream Capital.

By Bloomberg
With Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, time to change financial plans
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2015
With Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, time to change financial plans

Unraveling complex strategies will be a first step for planners working with same-sex couples. <i>(Plus, find out why advisers won't need to <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20150626/FREE/150629933/a-lucrative-market-opens-for-advisers-as-marriage-legalities-level&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">'specialize' to serve clientele in the gay community</a>.)</i>

By Liz Skinner
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2015
Billionaire transforming 'Dirty Dancing' resort into yoga destination for wealthy

The chairman of an Indian conglomerate is turning Kutsher's Country Club into a $250 million haven for affluent New Yorkers.

By Bloomberg