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DOL fiduciary rule trips up robo efforts at BlackRock, Schwab
Plus: Measuring Jim Cramer's performance, personal finance myths, and Social Security misconceptions
Former Wells Fargo broker agrees to Finra ban
Christopher Pierce allegedly stole from customers at Wells Fargo Bank
Financial advisers unfazed by a possible Donald Trump presidency
At the moment, however, many advisers are taking a wait-and-see position.
Leading Senate critic of DOL fiduciary rule says chamber will try to kill it
Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., said the Senate likely will vote on a resolution of disapproval. He also plans to advance a separate bill to halt the regulation. (More: This insurance group likely to be first to file DOL fiduciary lawsuit)
Elect Donald Trump to stop DOL fiduciary rule: GOP lawmaker
Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tenn., says his own bill to kill the rule will fail, but supporting the Republican candidate could work to gut the regulation.
This insurance group likely to be first to file DOL fiduciary lawsuit
The ACLI is champing at the bit to get legal action started, but it likely wants to know which other groups will be running before it starts its own race.
Market turmoil poses risk to brokers going fee-based in wake of DOL fiduciary rule
Many see the new regulation speeding up a shift toward fee-based relationships as commissions become increasingly scrutinized for conflicts.
Obama administration vows to veto House resolution to kill DOL fiduciary rule
President Barack Obama will veto a House resolution designed to kill a Labor Department rule to raise investment-advice standards for retirement accounts, the White House said Wednesday.
Labor Secretary Thomas Perez gets high marks for guiding the fiduciary rule through the regulatory shoals
Thomas Perez gets high marks for guiding the fiduciary rule through the regulatory shoals, but supporters question whether he gave away too much.(More coverage: Everything you need to know on the DOL fiduciary rule)
DOL fiduciary rule compliance a worry for fee-only financial planners
Additional hoops to jump through to show regulators they are fiduciaries have fee-only advisers worried.
Brokers: Either move toward a fiduciary standard or have it forced upon you
Being on the side of the argument that says you do not have to act in the best interests of your client is laughable.
SEC proposals target mutual funds
The regulatory environment for financial services is ever-changing, and periods following market disruptions create opportunities for regulators to…
Shedding early light on President Barack Obama’s economic legacy
The long-term effects of the decisions made will shed light on the effectiveness of this period of economic history
Golfer Phil Mickelson profited almost $1M in Dean Foods insider-trading case: SEC
The three-time Masters champion hasn't been accused of wrongdoing, but is named in the complaint involving Dean Foods Co. and gambler William “Billy” Walters.
SEC charges four with free-dinner scheme in Florida that fraudulently targeted the elderly
A large portion of the money raised was never invested, the SEC alleged.
Is the Fed’s latest decision to leave rates unchanged truly dovish?
Neutral is a closer reading, since it has something for everyone — and a change could come quickly.
Hedge funds face their Uber moment
Breakfast with Benjamin Expensive and exclusive is no longer enough to automatically attract investors to hedge funds.
Broker-dealers could see higher share of fixed indexed annuity sales thanks to DOL fiduciary rule
Selling through independent insurance agents, currently the largest distribution channel for FIAs, will expose insurers to more liability than they may care for.
7 actions to demonstrate compliance following the DOL fiduciary rule
These moves will help structure your firm to meet Department of Labor's conflict-of-interest regulations.
One unintended consequence of DOL fiduciary rule
The Labor Department's new rule may ultimately pave the way for millennials to secure a foothold in the financial advice business.