It is time for clarity in 401(k) fees
The law doesn’t require 401(k) plans to disclose their fees to investors in any comprehensive way. Is…
Nasdaq to buy Swedish exchange
The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. on Friday agreed to buy Nordic bourse OMX AB in Stockholm, Sweden, for…
Galvins censorship chilling for advisers
In a new piece of legislation, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin has single-handedly made sure that the demise of the advice business for aging boomers and their parents is closer than ever.
Rewarding helpfulness
The Retirement Income Industry Association will award advertising groups and academics in the industry at its annual meeting…
Financial rule proposal gets SEC extension
At the behest of industry lobbyists, the Securities and Exchange Commission has extended the comment period on a…
Pension system proposal is worth a look
Millions of American workers remain without an employer- sponsored retirement savings plan. In fact, some 40%…
Time is right for a shortened prospectus
Sometimes less is more, and that may be the case with mutual fund prospectuses. Almost no one…
Bono to keynote Schwab IMPACT
Rock star and activist Bono will be the keynote speaker at Schwab Institutional’s annual IMPACT conference Oct. 28-31…
Advisers wise to prepare succession plans
Financial advisory professionals should practice what they preach. They spend the majority of their time working with…
Seeking a few good philanthropists
Do you know a financial adviser who is committed to improving their community? InvestmentNews would like to honor…