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Judge dismisses amended complaint in Wells Fargo stock-drop case
EQUITIES JUL 24, 2018
Judge dismisses amended complaint in Wells Fargo stock-drop case

Suit involved decline in price of company stock held in the 401(k) plan after regulators fined Wells.

By Robert Steyer
Student loan rates contribute to increased college burden
RIA NEWS JUL 24, 2018
Student loan rates contribute to increased college burden

Financial advisers have some advice on how to pay off student loans, as interest rates rose for a second year in a row.

By Bloomberg
UBS wealth management profits up 16% in latest quarter
WIREHOUSES JUL 24, 2018
UBS wealth management profits up 16% in latest quarter

The company said the increase was due to revenue growth and improving operational efficiencies.

By Bruce Kelly
Annuity rule likely won't include a fiduciary standard, NAIC says
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 24, 2018
Annuity rule likely won't include a fiduciary standard, NAIC says

The new language, which is still subject to change, explicitly states what had largely been assumed.

By Greg Iacurci
SEC nominee Roisman stresses disclosure, helping investors understand adviser relationship
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 24, 2018
SEC nominee Roisman stresses disclosure, helping investors understand adviser relationship

Sen. Elizabeth Warren presses him on his stance on broker conflicts of interest.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Back office should be top of mind for growing advisory firms
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 24, 2018
Back office should be top of mind for growing advisory firms

Delivering a remarkable experience is advisers' best way to differentiate themselves, and the back office plays a key role in delivering that experience

By Dean Cook
TD Ameritrade latest brokerage refusing to lead in cutting ETF commissions
ETFS JUL 24, 2018
TD Ameritrade latest brokerage refusing to lead in cutting ETF commissions

Vanguard set the pace with 1,800 commission-free ETFs, while most brokerages say enough is enough

By Jeff Benjamin
Intriguing snapshot of HSA users
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2018
Intriguing snapshot of HSA users

Workers who use tax-advantaged health savings accounts are younger, richer and more educated.

By Mary Beth Franklin
In wake of tax reform, muni bond market gains footing
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 23, 2018
In wake of tax reform, muni bond market gains footing

As banks sell munis, and the Fed hikes rates, supply and demand take over.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC charges Beverly Hills RIA with keeping $131,000 in unearned fees
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 23, 2018
SEC charges Beverly Hills RIA with keeping $131,000 in unearned fees

Agency says Margaret Black didn't refund money due to 63 clients who left firm.

By InvestmentNews
Fidelity, Empower to keep fiduciary services for 401(k) plan participants
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2018
Fidelity, Empower to keep fiduciary services for 401(k) plan participants

The decisions mean the continuation of many services put in place due to the DOL fiduciary rule.

By Greg Iacurci
Captrust adds $1 billion RIA in Virginia
RIA NEWS JUL 23, 2018
Captrust adds $1 billion RIA in Virginia

Catawba Capital Management, a 10-person firm, is based in Roanoke.

By InvestmentNews
Democrats criticize SEC advice rule, push for fiduciary standard
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 23, 2018
Democrats criticize SEC advice rule, push for fiduciary standard

If party takes over House in 2019, look for increased pressure on the regulator for a stricter duty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How advisers can ride the 'wave of opportunity' of aging clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2018
How advisers can ride the 'wave of opportunity' of aging clients

People are healthier and living longer than ever, and MIT AgeLab's Joe Coughlin says advisers are primed to take advantage.

By Ryan W. Neal
Pimco top portfolio risk manager gone after investigation into inappropriate touching
RIA NEWS JUL 23, 2018
Pimco top portfolio risk manager gone after investigation into inappropriate touching

Incident involving Bill De Leon occured at a charity event in May 2017, according to published report.

By InvestmentNews
The power of philanthropy shifts to women, and advisers are taking notice
RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2018
The power of philanthropy shifts to women, and advisers are taking notice

Philanthropic women are growing in number — and stature.

By Bloomberg
How advice is changing
RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2018
How advice is changing

ETF and ESG are some of the most popular letters around. Let's take a closer look at the data.

By Ellie Zhu
Fidelity asks Arizona court for injunction against two brokers
RIA NEWS JUL 20, 2018
Fidelity asks Arizona court for injunction against two brokers

Alleges two reps took client information when they left to start a firm.

By Bloomberg
Democratic senators want Finra to weigh in on SEC advice rule
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 20, 2018
Democratic senators want Finra to weigh in on SEC advice rule

Warren, Booker, Brown say Finra's interpretation could determine whether measure has teeth.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Carson Group takes equity stake in $1.1 billion Pinnacle Financial Group
RIA NEWS JUL 20, 2018
Carson Group takes equity stake in $1.1 billion Pinnacle Financial Group

Pinnacle becomes the ninth firm to sell an equity stake to Carson Group since April.

By Jeff Benjamin