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Biogen faces class action over 401(k) fees
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2020
Biogen faces class action over 401(k) fees

The company is among the latest targeted in a wave of ERISA litigation this year

By Emile Hallez
Meager savings led workers to tap retirement accounts, survey finds
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2020
Meager savings led workers to tap retirement accounts, survey finds

COVID-19 could have long-term consequences for Americans' retirement security, says the Secure Retirement Institute

By InvestmentNews
Hybrid managing $150 million at First Allied moves to LPL
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 20, 2020
Hybrid managing $150 million at First Allied moves to LPL

Staples Financial, based in Inver Heights, Minnesota, is led by the son of its founder

By InvestmentNews
Charitable advisers named finalists in 2020 Invest in Others Awards
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 20, 2020
Charitable advisers named finalists in 2020 Invest in Others Awards

Fifteen advisers recognized for their philanthropic work with nonprofits

By InvestmentNews Staff
Business continuity planning is top compliance concern for advisory firms
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 17, 2020
Business continuity planning is top compliance concern for advisory firms

Issue eclipses cybersecurity for first time in six years in the Investment Adviser Association survey

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Restoring tax break for advice fees faces challenge in pandemic relief negotiations
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 17, 2020
Restoring tax break for advice fees faces challenge in pandemic relief negotiations

Trump demands a payroll tax cut; lawmakers may not open gates to smaller provisions

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Senate Democrats ask DOL to back off ESG rule
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2020
Senate Democrats ask DOL to back off ESG rule

The proposed restrictions on environmental, social and governance funds in 401(k)s would perpetuate racial discrimination, a group of lawmakers wrote

By Emile Hallez
SEC charges RIA in $60 million Ponzi-like scheme
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 17, 2020
SEC charges RIA in $60 million Ponzi-like scheme

David Hu sold fake loans to pay off earlier investors, the SEC alleges

By InvestmentNews
Sell baby sell! Merrill Lynch shuts down trainee program
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2020
Sell baby sell! Merrill Lynch shuts down trainee program

The latest episode of the InvestmentNews Podcast looks at Merrill’s headache trying to manage broker trainees who are learning to cold-call from home

By InvestmentNews
American Century doubles down on semitransparent ETF lineup with ESG versions
INVESTING ETFS JUL 17, 2020
American Century doubles down on semitransparent ETF lineup with ESG versions

The jury is still out on whether financial advisers will buy into the unique new fund wrapper

By Jeff Benjamin
Financial literacy is important for financial inclusion
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUL 17, 2020
Financial literacy is important for financial inclusion

Advisers can help expand financial inclusion by assisting people in understanding essential concepts and developing the skills needed to reach their financial goals

By Marguerita Cheng
The key for advisers still working from home? It's digital
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 16, 2020
The key for advisers still working from home? It's digital

With back-to-office plans in flux, the acceleration of digital-driven processes among advisers is a trend for the long haul

By Nicole Casperson
Merrill adviser headcount up 2% as trainee hiring resumes
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 16, 2020
Merrill adviser headcount up 2% as trainee hiring resumes

The brokerage will also be getting back the 650 trainees it shifted to the wider bank to help with PPP loans

By Emile Hallez
ESG interest same today in rich families as in the past: Study
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 16, 2020
ESG interest same today in rich families as in the past: Study

UBS Group's family office survey finds heirs of large estates prioritize financial returns

By Bloomberg
As M&A activity ramps back up, RIAs need to bone up on the details
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 16, 2020
As M&A activity ramps back up, RIAs need to bone up on the details

Independent advisers want to do deals, but many confess they aren't really prepared to do so

By Jeff Benjamin
How to respond to a long-term care premium hike
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2020
How to respond to a long-term care premium hike

Weighing policy options to maintain coverage at an affordable price

By Mary Beth Franklin
LPL makes annual adviser event virtual
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 16, 2020
LPL makes annual adviser event virtual

The firm will hold its Focus conference online in August

By InvestmentNews
401(k) sales will continue to fall: Survey
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2020
401(k) sales will continue to fall: Survey

Record keepers expect figures in the third quarter to be down 22% from a year earlier, according to a report from the Secure Retirement Institute

By Emile Hallez
Morgan Stanley posts record profit
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES JUL 16, 2020
Morgan Stanley posts record profit

Fixed-income trading revenue almost tripled during the second quarter

By Bloomberg
With Democrats gaining steam, financial services ponder potential transaction taxes
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2020
With Democrats gaining steam, financial services ponder potential transaction taxes

Proponent say a levy on trades is harmless. Opponents call it a dangerous friction

By Jeff Benjamin