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RIA NEWS MAR 03, 2015
Lengthy and painful tax season awaits Americans living abroad

Advisers need to be aware of the tax laws in foreign jurisdictions, as well.

By Darla Mercado
LPL shakes up Fortigent HNW consulting group
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 03, 2015
LPL shakes up Fortigent HNW consulting group

Once restructuring is completed, the company expects $3 million in annual savings after taking $9 million charge to move Fortigent unit to corporate headquarters in Charlotte, N.C.

By Bruce Kelly
Bill Gross a victim of the plunge in oil prices
ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2015
Bill Gross a victim of the plunge in oil prices

Manager's $1.46 billion fund at Janus hit by investments in debt issued by U.S., Russian and Brazilian energy companies.

By Bloomberg
BlackRock adds fuel to smart beta debate in push for exotic bond strategies
ETFS MAR 03, 2015
BlackRock adds fuel to smart beta debate in push for exotic bond strategies

Money manager set to launch new strategy as “smart” way to dodge investment risks as rates rise.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Having integrated technology can improve RIAs' businesses
RIA NEWS MAR 03, 2015
Having integrated technology can improve RIAs' businesses

Examples of how RIAs can make workflows more efficient by making sure their technology communicates

By Stuart DePina
Tax complexities delay distribution of 1099s
WIREHOUSES MAR 03, 2015
Tax complexities delay distribution of 1099s

As brokerages feel pressure ramp up, forms coming later than usual.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Will European easing sideline a Fed rate hike?
RIA NEWS MAR 03, 2015
Will European easing sideline a Fed rate hike?

Advisers and experts say 'the Fed really is hamstrung' by European Central Bankers' planned $50-billion-per-month quantitative easing program, meaning they can't raise or lower interest rates in this environment.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES MAR 03, 2015
Coming off a big year, Janus files for exotic ETFs

Move launches competition with Goldman Sachs in alternative space

By Trevor Hunnicutt
How Warren Buffett's $1 billion prize for a perfect NCAA bracket went bust
EQUITIES MAR 02, 2015
How Warren Buffett's $1 billion prize for a perfect NCAA bracket went bust

Plus: Learn from the U.S. and invest in Europe, Carly Fiorina chides Hillary Clinton over email excuses, and St. Patrick's Day, American-style

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES MAR 02, 2015
Fresh rate-hike rumors will be testing investor nerves this week

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Investors' nerves tested by rate hike talk this week. Plus: Most of the world's major oil projects are doing just fine at current price levels, retirement savings in a nutshell, and the chokehold of consumer debt.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS MAR 02, 2015
Understanding neuroeconomics: Six tendencies affecting clients and advisers

Scientists are no longer the only ones paying attention to the groundbreaking advances in neuroeconomics&#8212;the study of how people make financial decisions. Recent studies have uncovered six tendencies that people may exhibit when making financial decisions. This information is opening doors to new insights that can help advisors stay relevant and deepen their client relationships.

By First Clearing LLC
Four reasons Berkshire Hathaway and Buffett are so successful
RIA NEWS MAR 02, 2015
Four reasons Berkshire Hathaway and Buffett are so successful

Second-in-command Charlie Munger offers his take on the last 50 years and says four factors (one is luck) stand out as reasons the Oracle of Omaha has led his company Berkshire Hathaway to dizzying heights.

By Bloomberg
RCS Capital Corp. suffers big revenue hit in fourth quarter
ALTERNATIVES MAR 02, 2015
RCS Capital Corp. suffers big revenue hit in fourth quarter

Fallout from ARCP hurt wholesaling unit but executives remain confident in recovery.

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS MAR 02, 2015
TIAA-CREF in $6.25B deal to buy Nuveen Investments

TIAA-CREF, the manager of retirement accounts for teachers, has agreed to buy Nuveen Investments for $6.25 billion, including debt. The combined company would rank among the 20 largest U.S. mutual-fund firms.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
FINTECH MAR 01, 2015
Broker-dealer expands crowdfunding reach with new partnership

Broker-dealer North Capital Private Securities adds crowdfunding site OneVest to its platform that syndicates private offerings for investors.

By Alessandra Malito
RIA NEWS MAR 01, 2015
Catch the impact investing wave now

It's surprising that most advisers remain agnostic about impact investing, even while client demand grows.

By MFXFeeder
Vanguard: Passive with investing, not governance
RIA NEWS MAR 01, 2015
Vanguard: Passive with investing, not governance

The largest U.S. mutual fund provider has a message for the boards of directors of America's biggest companies: We're watching how they're being run.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES MAR 01, 2015
Why an offense-only strategy won't succeed

Risk management is as important to long-term financial planning as the growth of investments

By Michael Russo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 01, 2015
The loudest shouldn't speak for everyone

Time for advisers to tell industry groups pushing hard against a fiduciary rule that they're tired of the rhetoric &#8212; and that they're not acting in advisers' best interests.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2015
Demand for socially responsible investing options in 401(k)s on the rise

Money managers say more participants want to link retirement savings to values.

By Liz Skinner