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INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2017
Finra sanctions Morgan Stanley over UIT sales

The firm will pay $13 million in fines and restitution for failure to supervise.

By InvestmentNews
HighTower faces pressure to let investors cash out
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 25, 2017
HighTower faces pressure to let investors cash out

After an IPO planned for last year didn't happen, the company could opt to satisfy its backers with a sale.

By Lynne Marek
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 23, 2017
Do you really want states to take the lead on fiduciary?

The Trump administration's proposed delay in the implementation of key parts of the DOL's fiduciary rule has opened a can of worms for the financial services industry.

By crain-api
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2017
Jerry Schlichter's fee lawsuits have left an indelible mark on the 401(k) industry

After a decade of litigation, fees are lower and retirement plans are more transparent. But have the lawsuits gone too far?

By Greg Iacurci
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 22, 2017
Fired Ameriprise broker on the hook for $675,000 after losing arbitration

Amerprise sued the ex-broker after a client charged that the broker had stolen money from her and Amerprise had failed to tell her the broker had been suspended.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2017
More retirees seek professional advice on Social Security

Future retirees also appear more willing to wait to claim larger benefits than previous waves of retirees, according to a new study.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2017
University of Pennsylvania wins retirement plan suit

Ivy League school is first elite university to win complete dismissal of such a lawsuit.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 21, 2017
A primer on evaluating how a company uses cash

How a company handles its cash reserves says a lot about the priorities of its executive team

By John Waggoner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 21, 2017
Broker fired by Sun Trust for expense violations agrees to Finra bar

Gregory S. Brent declined to provide testimony for Finra inquiry into his termination.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2017
How tax reform could squeeze the middle class

You could end up paying thousands of dollars more after tax reform than you do now.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME SEP 21, 2017
Odd letter highlights fiduciary concerns in Puerto Rico

Oriental Financial Services sold the island commonwealth's triple-tax-free bonds, then dismissed a client when it was sued over the risky securities.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS SEP 21, 2017
With margins crashing, broker-dealers look to merge: report

Increased regulation is straining profit margins among broker-dealers, sending many of them into the arms of their bigger brethren.

By Bruce Kelly
Demand for Social Security advice growing
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2017
Demand for Social Security advice growing

Majority of future retirees threaten to switch from advisers who don't offer guidance.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 20, 2017
Former rep barred after double-dipping on credit card

Marc Ravenscroft kept reimbursement after receiving charge reversal.

By InvestmentNews
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 20, 2017
Fed's two-day meeting to conclude with decision on interest-rate hike

What to watch for in this afternoon's press conference by Chairwoman Janet Yellen.

By Bloomberg
RIAS SEP 20, 2017
CAPTRUST acquires Davidson & Garrard, a $700 million RIA

Lynchburg, Va.-based advisory firm has 13 employees.

By InvestmentNews
OPINION SEP 20, 2017
How advisers can become small business exit planning specialists

These three steps can help you work with small business owners.

By Rich Whitworth
RIAS SEP 20, 2017
Ron Carson rebrands his $8.5B firm

Peak Advisor Alliance becomes Carson Group Coaching.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS SEP 20, 2017
Why operations teams are the unsung heroes behind breakaways

It's operations that ensures the success of an advisory team's transition to the RIA channel.

By Anna Maria Garcia
ALTERNATIVES SEP 20, 2017
Massachusetts blasts SII over nontraded REIT sales

Securities regulator says SII Investments failed to supervise agents over suitability.

By Bloomberg