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RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2014
House GOP tells SEC to improve adviser oversight

House Republicans who oversee the SEC told the agency to do a better job of regulating investment advisers — and to do it without a significant budget increase.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
BlackRock expanding efforts on impact investing
ETFS DEC 17, 2014
BlackRock expanding efforts on impact investing

BlackRock sees a future in portfolios that emphasize social goals.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
WIREHOUSES DEC 17, 2014
Wells Fargo sees results from financial planning

Wells Fargo Advisors capped off 2014 with relatively strong numbers, as fourth-quarter earnings at its wealth division were up 5% year over year, despite costly investments in technology and higher broker commissions.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2014
Comerica picked to help manage Obama's retirement savings program

Dallas company will be custodian for the Treasury's 'myRA' program the president announced in January.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES DEC 17, 2014
Russia troubles worry big investors

Cascading economic troubles spark concern over possible Moscow market controls.

By Sophie Baker
More advisers are turning to donor-advised funds
ETFS DEC 17, 2014
More advisers are turning to donor-advised funds

Popularity is rising among philanthropically inclined investors hoping to offset capital gains taxes.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2014
How to donate stock and win a big tax break

Giving stock instead of cash to a charity means the charity nets more, and you avoid any tax liability. A donor-advised fund is a good option.

By Elizabeth MacBride
RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2014
Groundbreaking investor says look to emerging markets

Rob Arnott rocked the passive investing world. Here's why he advises looking outside the U.S. for better values.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 17, 2014
Senate set to approve national insurance-agent registry

Though new board has wide support among state regulators, GOP senator cries foul over infringement of states' rights.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ETFS DEC 17, 2014
Goldman Sachs details plans for liquid alts, 'smart beta' ETFs

New filings by the liquid alts mutual fund manager offer details for its long-anticipated ETF debut.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
EQUITIES DEC 17, 2014
If you only pay attention to a few market experts, Mark Mobius should be one

Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu also includes: There's always John Bogle ... or not; how much insider trading is now legal, about that spike in gold and the battle between oil and stocks is about to turn.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2014
How to avoid a tidal wave of taxes from IRAs

Pre-retirement planning strategies help reduce tax impact from required minimum distributions.

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS DEC 17, 2014
Impact investing a potential trap for the unwary

Hype around aligning money with values can trip up wealthy families.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES DEC 17, 2014
Collapsing oil prices get real with no bottom in sight

Start your week with <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, featuring serious speculation about how bad oil prices might get. Plus: Russian equities take a direct hit, gold prices tank on a Swiss no-vote, and using Cyber Monday to satisfy your inner foodie.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2014
Broker-dealers sound off as AIG leads off with first annuity for 401(k)s

Insurance giant AIG tweaks existing deferred-income product to meet Treasury's guidelines. But will it satisfy the market? <i>(Don't miss: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20141121/FREE/112109999/PH&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Top sellers of individual annuities</a>)</i>

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH DEC 17, 2014
What top firms do differently with adviser technology

Answering the question: What practice-oriented features affect firm performance most?

By Matt Sirinides
WIREHOUSES DEC 17, 2014
Fund managers warned that wirehouse outreach may not pay off

Consultancy says fund houses must pivot to independent advisers and new products to drive growth.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2014
National insurance registry falls short of goal line, tax extenders passes

With Congress adjourned, rejected bills, such as one facilitating insurance agents' ability to practice in multiple states that was blocked by Sen. Tom Coburn, will need to be reintroduced next year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Year-end tax strategies for 401(k)s, stock options and Roth conversions
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2014
Year-end tax strategies for 401(k)s, stock options and Roth conversions

December to January offers a great window of time to optimize your financial decisions for low taxes.

By Robert N. Gordon
Insurance vehicles can be powerful way for advisers to reach younger investors
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 16, 2014
Insurance vehicles can be powerful way for advisers to reach younger investors

For advisers who want to expand their firms by reaching out to the next generation of investors &#8211; those in their 20s, 30s or 40s &#8211; long-term and cross-generational financial vehicles such as fee-only life insurance and no-load annuities offered to clients of RIAs through Ameritas Advisor Services should be considered as a central part of the effort.

By Mark Bruno