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Here's how target-date funds have fared as the market fell, and rose, in 2020
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 22, 2020
Here's how target-date funds have fared as the market fell, and rose, in 2020

Some TDFs that limited losses during the market dive early in the year came out on top, an analysis of Morningstar Direct data shows

By Emile Hallez
Koch Industries sued over 401(k) plan fees
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2020
Koch Industries sued over 401(k) plan fees

The class action alleges the company didn’t prudently monitor record-keeper expenses

By InvestmentNews
Banks to help consumers buy greener
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 22, 2020
Banks to help consumers buy greener

Morgan Stanley and Mastercard announcing moves to make finance more sustainable

By Bloomberg
Digital asset management platform launches cryptocurrency tool for RIAs
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 22, 2020
Digital asset management platform launches cryptocurrency tool for RIAs

Blockchange gives advisers discretionary management over digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin, among others.

By Nicole Casperson
House panel looks at COVID-19 impact on Social Security
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2020
House panel looks at COVID-19 impact on Social Security

Bills have been introduced in both the House and Senate that would adjust the formula to avoid a drop in benefits for those who turn 60 this year

By Mary Beth Franklin
401(k) plans – gold mines or land mines?
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUL 21, 2020
401(k) plans – gold mines or land mines?

It's getting harder for advisers who don't specialize in 401(k) plans to dabble in an industry littered with regulatory and legal land mines

By Fred Barstein
Looking out for your Aunt Sally
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUL 21, 2020
Looking out for your Aunt Sally

If you're considering selling, the first question you need to answer is whether you want to join a fully integrated firm with a bold mission or become part of a financial consolidator

By Scott Hanson
NASAA study on aging advisers suggests firms consider requiring succession plans
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2020
NASAA study on aging advisers suggests firms consider requiring succession plans

Regulators say older advisory workforce may have issues related to cognitive impairment

By InvestmentNews
SEC nominee Crenshaw vows to hold financial firms accountable for mitigating conflicts
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 21, 2020
SEC nominee Crenshaw vows to hold financial firms accountable for mitigating conflicts

SEC member Peirce, up for re-nomination, says crypto regulation is high on her agenda

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Resources picks up $2B 401(k) consultant
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2020
Resources picks up $2B 401(k) consultant

The deal brings the firm's retirement plan AUM to a reported $50 billion

By Emile Hallez
GPB Capital reports nearly $200 million drop in AUM
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 21, 2020
GPB Capital reports nearly $200 million drop in AUM

The alternative asset manager parts ways with an auditor and its valuation company

By Bruce Kelly
Former eMoney exec tapped to lead Kestra B-D unit
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2020
Former eMoney exec tapped to lead Kestra B-D unit

Stephen Langlois will serve as president while James Poer remains CEO of the parent company

By InvestmentNews
Wells Fargo hires BNY Mellon executive as CFO
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 21, 2020
Wells Fargo hires BNY Mellon executive as CFO

Mike Santomassimo will succeed John Shrewsberry as the bank prepares to cut costs

By Bloomberg
Five questions wirehouse advisers need to ask themselves
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUL 21, 2020
Five questions wirehouse advisers need to ask themselves

Firms make it easy to stay put for the entirety of an adviser’s career, yet many advisers are feeling uncomfortable with that notion — worrying that what got them 'here' may not get them 'there'

By Mindy Diamond
UBS may resume share buybacks
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 21, 2020
UBS may resume share buybacks

Second-quarter earnings show the bank's wealth management profit in Asia helped offset a 37% drop in profit year-on-year for the business in the Americas

By Bloomberg
SEC charges former Morgan Stanley rep with stealing $6 million from clients
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 20, 2020
SEC charges former Morgan Stanley rep with stealing $6 million from clients

Michael Barry Carter pleads guilty in a parallel criminal action in Maryland federal court

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former DOL officials say agency historically grants hearings on regulatory proposals
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2020
Former DOL officials say agency historically grants hearings on regulatory proposals

Sen. Patty Murray recently requested a session on DOL’s investment advice measure

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-Next Financial rep charged by Galvin with overselling REITs
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 20, 2020
Ex-Next Financial rep charged by Galvin with overselling REITs

The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts takes another swipe at sales of high-priced products

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley to report on climate change impact of loans
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 20, 2020
Morgan Stanley to report on climate change impact of loans

The bank will also help develop a global accounting standard financial institutions can use to measure their impact on the climate

By Bloomberg
ESG, active management poised to gain amid uncertainty
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 20, 2020
ESG, active management poised to gain amid uncertainty

A survey of advisers' expectations for the next 12 months shows the only consensus is that there's a rocky road ahead

By Devin McGinley