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REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 06, 2017
Battle lines form as SEC considers new fiduciary rule

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 05, 2017
MetLife cutting annuity pay to some of its former advisers

Advisers who moved to other broker-dealers after MetLife sold to Massachusetts Mutual are seeing trailing commissions cut on VA and fixed annuity contracts.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA NEWS SEP 05, 2017
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker pleads not guilty to insider trading

Authorities say he and clients made millions trading on secret tips about pending mergers.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 05, 2017
Two Wells Fargo teams managing $345 million decamp for Raymond James

Brokers and staff in Baton Rouge, La., move to firm's employee unit.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 05, 2017
Sen. Elizabeth Warren urges DOL to implement fiduciary rule without delay

She cites financial company leaders who have said they are prepared to comply with rule as is.

By InvestmentNews
EQUITIES SEP 05, 2017
Major events set stormy tone for financial markets in September

After a long stretch of calm, market-watchers brace for 'bumpy' ride.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH SEP 05, 2017
The latest in financial adviser #FinTech

This month's edition kicks off with the big news that Personal Capital has crossed $5B of AUM.

By mkitces
OPINION SEP 05, 2017
BLIND SPOT: Expectations, Emotions, and Investor Behavior

By David Goodsell
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2017
Fiduciary education is key for plan-sponsor investment committees

Regular training can help committee members understand their responsibilities to plan participants.

By ecooper
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2017
Where 401(k) advisers are on the industry consolidation curve

Most industries will go through four stages of consolidation as they mature over a 25-year period. Here's where record keepers and 401(k) advisers stand.

By Fred Barstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2017
How retirement plan advisers can combat 'dramatic' fee compression

The fee squeeze is at a tipping point, and 401(k) advisers need to adapt by being more diligent in assessing their profit margins and value proposition.

By Greg Iacurci
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 02, 2017
Finra: Who's watching the watchdog?

The regulator wields enormous power over the securities industry 
with little meaningful oversight.

By Mark Schoeff Jr. and Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2017
Should you buy a dam for your house?

Weather events are prompting sales of dams that cost homeowners $8,000 to $12,000, on average.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2017
Your children can spare you time and money in a nursing home

For someone with kids, both time spent in a nursing home and out-of-pocket costs are significantly lower than for those without children.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 01, 2017
Finra fines ex-Morgan Stanley rep for secretly settling with client

The Miami-based broker is also suspended for 15 days

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2017
The challenge of the longer lifespan

How financial advisers can help clients face the threat of outliving retirement savings

By Blaine F. Aikin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 01, 2017
LPL putting pressure on affiliates to recruit advisers to its corporate RIA

Internal memo details policies that discourage new advisers from using outside registered investment advisers.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 01, 2017
SEC charges ex-Connecticut rep with $1 million fraud

Agency says he diverted elderly clients' money to his own accounts

By Bloomberg
EMERGING MARKETS SEP 01, 2017
Bulls see room to run after 8-month gain in emerging markets

Developing nations' equities poised for their best year since 2009

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME SEP 01, 2017
Junk bonds face wave of supply just as investors turn sour

Will cheaper prices entice buyers or will summer's slump continue?

By Bloomberg