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RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2017
When automatic enrollment doesn't make sense for 401(k) plans

High rates of employee turnover and inefficient administration by an employer should give advisers pause before implementing the plan-design feature.

By Greg Iacurci
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 31, 2017
Financial industry steps up in Harvey's wake

Individuals and firms are donating time and money to help storm victims

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 31, 2017
America's jobs engine keeps defying forecasts for 2017 slowdown

August payrolls may have grown by as much as 200,000

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2017
Rollins Inc. 401(k) participant sues Morningstar, Prudential over alleged RICO violations

Plaintiff says automated investment advice program is a 'predatory racketeering enterprise'

By Pensions & Investments
ALTERNATIVES AUG 31, 2017
Why gold is less of a haven these days

Monetary policies and cryptocurrencies have eroded its traditional function

By Mohamed A. El-Erian
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2017
RIAs weigh pros and cons of offering trust services

With demand limited, most advisers outsource it to lawyers and accountants, but some see value in adding it to their menu of services.

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 30, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule: Agency says it will come up with new ways to comply during delay period

Labor Department says it also needs more time to look at any 'undue burden' the rule may cause.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2017
Most plan sponsors like their advisers, but 38% want to switch, says Fidelity

Survey finds top concerns are reducing plan expenses and managing fiduciary responsibilities.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS AUG 30, 2017
Lincoln Financial loses $300 million, 20 reps to ProEquities

Summit Financial ends 17-year relationship with Lincoln Financial.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA NEWS AUG 30, 2017
IRS provides 401(k) tax relief due to Hurricane Harvey

The tax agency provided similar relief to victims of Sandy in 2012.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA NEWS AUG 30, 2017
Trump kicks off effort to sell a tax plan that is short on details

Urges Congress not to miss "once-in-a-generation opportunity."

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2017
XY Planning Network launches TAMP for young investors

Platform designed to serve its members' next-generation clients will incorporate robo-advice and socially responsible investing options.

By Liz Skinner
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2017
Merrill team managing $311 million goes hybrid

Scottsdale, Ariz., duo affiliates with LPL and Stratos Wealth Partners.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2017
Former HSBC broker barred for alleged senior scam

Finra says Jaime Rodriguez bought two apartments with $200,000 from blind, elderly customer.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2017
BlackRock finds steep risk in U.S. investment portfolios

Even piles of investments that appear diverse could suffer big losses in the event of another market crash.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2017
Warren Buffett converts Bank of America warrants to buy $16.5 billion stake in bank

Mr. Buffett previously invested $5 billion in Bank of America in 2011

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2017
Raymond James adds Chicago advisers from Baird, JP Morgan

Reps collectively managed $423 million at their former firms.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 29, 2017
Connecticut RIA gets five years for scam

Aaron Johnson took $620,000 in excessive fees from clients.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule: The 5 biggest things to watch for if BICE's class-action provision is killed

The Trump administration is signaling its intent to remove the fiduciary rule's provision regarding class-action litigation. Here's what broker-dealers and RIAs need to know.

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 29, 2017
OMB approves proposal for 18-month delay of DOL fiduciary rule's second phase

One observer says agency is trying to give certainty to markets; another asserts it is executing pre-determined course to water down regulation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.