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RIA NEWS MAR 22, 2018
Bill Van Law exiting as head of Raymond James' RIA unit

Firm says he will be 'pursuing other interests.'

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS MAR 22, 2018
Lightyear Capital's Donald Marron said to be in the hunt for Cetera Financial Group

The veteran brokerage executive, who bought Advisor Group in 2016, owned Cetera once before.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2018
Should you use those free tools the 401(k) wholesaler gave you?

If advisers are given a free tool that makes them more competitive, are they still able to provide unbiased advice?

By Aaron Pottichen
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 21, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule: 5th Circuit decision could be big win for indexed annuities

The fiduciary rule may be taken off the books as a result of the ruling, and an SEC fiduciary standard wouldn't cover products not registered as securities

By Greg Iacurci
RIA NEWS MAR 21, 2018
UBS to pay New York state $230 million to resolve probe

The state's investigation looked into the firm's marketing of residential mortgage-backed securities before the financial crisis.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS MAR 21, 2018
Cetera nabs Marquette Bank's $382 million program from Invest

Chicago bank has 12 brokers at 21 metropolitan locations.

By InvestmentNews
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 21, 2018
What to watch for next with the DOL fiduciary rule

Much hinges on whether the Labor Department appeals the 5th Circuit decision by April 30.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
WIREHOUSES MAR 21, 2018
Firms exiting broker protocol will suffer, reps say

Firms that help reps make change are more attractive, Fidelity survey finds.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2018
Aon Hewitt wins 401(k) lawsuit over robo-adviser kickbacks

It's the fourth time a retirement-plan record keeper has prevailed in a lawsuit scrutinizing fees received from Financial Engines.

By Greg Iacurci
RIA NEWS MAR 21, 2018
Wells Fargo loses rep managing $170 million to Raymond James

Jason Hemeon joins firm's employee unit in the Washington suburbs.

By InvestmentNews
RIA NEWS MAR 21, 2018
Federal Reserve hikes interest rates

Policy makers forecast more hikes than previously in 2019 and 2020, citing an improving economic outlook.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS MAR 21, 2018
Finra bars former Royal Alliance rep who skipped hearing

Gary Basralian resigned after a client accused him of fraud and breach of contract.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS MAR 21, 2018
Jim Rogers says trade war is making him even more bearish

Veteran asset manager currently favors investments in Russia, China, Japan and Vietnam.

By Bloomberg
ETFS MAR 20, 2018
ETF outflows show growing distaste for U.S. dollar

Investors pull assets from funds that guard against foreign exchange risk.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2018
Finra looks to streamline broker-dealer exams

CEO Robert Cook says three examination teams may be consolidated.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2018
LPL expands securities-based loans through Goldman Sachs

Some clients using Goldman's program will be able to obtain a loan in days, instead of weeks.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2018
Social Security benefits losing buying power

Low inflation combined with rising Medicare costs threaten the adequacy of seniors' income.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2018
Going independent — what does that really mean?

Advisers don't always understand the pros and cons of the various business structures available to them.

By Jodie Papike
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 19, 2018
SEC forging ahead on fiduciary rule despite DOL rule decision in 5th Circuit

Chairman Jay Clayton says 'the sooner the better' when asked when an SEC fiduciary rule will be ready.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2018
Senior Wells Fargo exec: No FBI interviews here

Memo denies Journal's claim that the FBI interviewed employees in the bank's wealth management group.

By Bruce Kelly