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Leuthold Group: Long-term stock indicator wildly bullish
EQUITIES JUN 15, 2016
Leuthold Group: Long-term stock indicator wildly bullish

Indicator last flashed a buy signal in May 2009.

By John Waggoner
Tensions between Sen. Warren and SEC's White boil over at hearing
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2016
Tensions between Sen. Warren and SEC's White boil over at hearing

Lawmakers express frustration with Chairwoman Mary Jo White's leadership as they grill her on corporate disclosures and a universal fiduciary rule at Senate hearing.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The debate of free versus fee for robo-advisers
FINTECH JUN 15, 2016
The debate of free versus fee for robo-advisers

Most companies charge a price for their digital advice platforms, but for how long?

By Alessandra Malito
ETFS JUN 15, 2016
Don't let the fickle Fed hamstring your bond portfolio

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> There are ways to protect your bond holdings from the whims of the Federal Reserve.

By Jeff Benjamin
ETF boon under DOL fiduciary rule won't be universal
ETFS JUN 15, 2016
ETF boon under DOL fiduciary rule won't be universal

Some of the more exotic ETF strategies may be difficult to defend as being in a client's best interest.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2016
What advisers and plan sponsors should include in investment policy statements

Avoid being the target of lawsuits by establishing and documenting a prudent process.

By Tara Mashack-Behney
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2016
Socially-conscious investing gets a boost from the DOL fiduciary rule

Labor Department acknowledges fiduciaries can apply environmental, societal and governance factors when investing

By Blaine F. Aikin
DOL supports ESG fund use in 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2016
DOL supports ESG fund use in 401(k) plans

New guidance amends old rules that had a &quot;chilling effect&quot; on ESG fund use in ERISA plans.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA NEWS JUN 15, 2016
5 sustainable investing mistakes you don't want to make

Investing in companies that are making a positive impact on the world is a noble goal; just don't fall into these traps.

By Bloomberg
Do this before you apply the science of investing
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 14, 2016
Do this before you apply the science of investing

Financial advisers have both the blessing and obligation to help people cope with their money anxiety.

By Carl Richards
MSCI won't add China equities to global benchmark indexes
RIA NEWS JUN 14, 2016
MSCI won't add China equities to global benchmark indexes

Strategists at Goldman Sachs and Citigroup say they were surprised by MSCI's decision.

By Bloomberg
State Street execs expect retirement savings law by 2018
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2016
State Street execs expect retirement savings law by 2018

State and federal initiatives are growing dialogue between policymakers, industry and congressmen around the retirement savings gap.

By Greg Iacurci
71% of U.S. households fall below the $100,000 asset threshold for advisers
RIA NEWS JUN 14, 2016
71% of U.S. households fall below the $100,000 asset threshold for advisers

Incorporating robo-advice might make servicing middle market more profitable, Cerulli study says.

By Christine Idzelis
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2016
Less than perfect credit? No mortgage for you

While surveys say credit is loosening for some types of loans, standards are still far tighter than they were before the financial crisis.

By Bloomberg
Who's keeping track of IRA basis?
IRA ALERT JUN 14, 2016
Who's keeping track of IRA basis?

IRA basis is required to be tracked on IRS Form 8606 &#8220;Nondeductible IRAs,&#8221; which is filed with a client's tax return.

By Ed Slott
Mutual fund born during Great Depression proves the value of buy-and-hold
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 14, 2016
Mutual fund born during Great Depression proves the value of buy-and-hold

The 81-year-old Voya Corporate Leaders Trust beats most by doing nothing.

By John Waggoner
Franklin Templeton joins Fidelity, Goldman and John Hancock in launching strategic beta ETFs
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 14, 2016
Franklin Templeton joins Fidelity, Goldman and John Hancock in launching strategic beta ETFs

Three of the Franklin LibertyQ funds are core multi-strategy funds, seeking a combination of quality, value, momentum and low-volatility stocks.

By John Waggoner
U.S. stock market getting closer to a 'melt up,' says HSBC
RIA NEWS JUN 14, 2016
U.S. stock market getting closer to a 'melt up,' says HSBC

Two major components of the S&amp;P 500 could move higher

By Bloomberg
Pull clients back from obsessing over the markets
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 14, 2016
Pull clients back from obsessing over the markets

You can't begin to help them avoid falling into this trap until you empathize with them.

By crichards
MassMutual settles 401(k) suit with its employees for $31 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2016
MassMutual settles 401(k) suit with its employees for $31 million

The insurer joins other firms such as Fidelity Investments and Ameriprise Financial in settling allegations over excessive 401(k) fees in their own company plans.

By Greg Iacurci