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SEC reaches $3.6 million settlement with Voya over securities lending
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 08, 2018
SEC reaches $3.6 million settlement with Voya over securities lending

Voya wrongly recalled securities it had loaned out to mutual fund clients early in order to give a tax benefit to its insurance affiliates.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2018
Senate bill aims to boost 401(k) annuities, small-employer retirement plans

The bill is nearly identical to one that unanimously passed the Senate Finance Committee in 2016.

By Greg Iacurci
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 08, 2018
SEC revokes registration of DMS Advisors over fraud

Agency charges mutual fund manager with diverting money, faking statements.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 07, 2018
Private equity dollars pouring into wealth management, fintech

Deep-pocketed PE investors are driving M&A activity, fueling growth.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 07, 2018
Team managing $270 million moves from LPL to Kestra

The Main Street Group in Glen Allen, Va., has a headcount of 22.

By InvestmentNews
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 07, 2018
Three indies bring $719 million to Securities America

Super OSJ and two large groups switch from NPC, LPL and Invest.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2018
Social Security and divorce: Mary Beth Franklin answers your questions

New claiming rules limit claiming options based on timing, birth date.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 07, 2018
Morgan Stanley CEO says he's `not a fan' of Trump tariffs

Biggest issue for the U.S. is fiscal deficits, not trade deficits, Gorman says.

By Bloomberg
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2018
Buckingham acquires WealthQuest

Norfolk, Va.-based RIA manages $600 million.

By Bloomberg
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2018
Brokers managing $425 million exit Wells Fargo to form RIA

JGP Wealth Management in Portland, Ore., partners with Fidelity.

By Bloomberg
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2018
Merrill Lynch rep managing $150 million moves to Raymond James

Boston-based Phil Closuit joins the firm's employee broker-dealer.

By Bloomberg
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 06, 2018
40 Under 40 is back — nominate your best now

Sharp minds. Engaging personalities. We're searching for the advice industry's up-and-comers — and we need your help

By FGabriel
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2018
High-income professionals could exploit a tax loophole designed for farmers

Organizing themselves as cooperatives could allow them to qualify for the pass-through deduction

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 06, 2018
Sen. Warren introduces bill targeting unpaid Finra arbitration awards

Legislation directs the regulator to use fines to establish a pool of money to cover shortfalls.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2018
How to design a 401(k) plan that's lawsuit-proof

High fees are a red flag, but prudence is the ultimate key to defeating a claim, according to advisers and attorneys.

By Greg Iacurci
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 06, 2018
How nuns got Wells Fargo to address its ethical lapses

Group of investors withdraws a shareholder proposal after bank agrees to prepare report on root causes of its scandal.

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2018
Vanguard extends TDF dominance with 'unbelievable' growth

Its target-date assets have grown by $270 billion since 2015

By Greg Iacurci
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 05, 2018
Fidelity sues former rep, Merrill Lynch for soliciting clients

Fidelity claims Christopher Corcoran's conduct threatens approximately 200 Fidelity client households, representing more than $528 million in client assets.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH MAR 05, 2018
Morgan Stanley names new head of wealth management tech

Sal Cucchiara replaces Christopher Randazzo, who moves to Rockefeller Capital.

By InvestmentNews
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 05, 2018
Chipping away at entitlement reform

Chained CPI, increased means testing for Medicare and a proposed new payroll tax point to future action.

By Mary Beth Franklin