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RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 01, 2014
Mutual fund fees in 401(k)s move lower, industry group says

A trade group's study says tough competition between fund managers is driving fees down — but investors still may not be getting a good deal. Compare your fees to the averages.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 01, 2014
Two brokers who claim Morgan Stanley misled them win back $5M arb award

Appeals court reinstates arbitration panel's ruling that had been vacated by lower court.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 01, 2014
IRS cracks down on U.S. citizens living overseas

New taxes on foreign bank accounts and investments aim to limit tax evasion, but at what cost?

By lkonish
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 01, 2014
Warning: Look before you leap into variable annuities

Regulator emphasizes need for investors to clearly understand products' risks as they search for higher yields.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES JUL 01, 2014
The value of Twitter

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The (awesome) value of Twitter. Plus: J.D. Power's annual survey of advisers' job satisfaction, mid-year stock review, yes, ETF cost matters, bringing back volatility, and a car maker returns.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES JUL 01, 2014
The grim reality of inflation without wage growth

On Friday's menu: Inflation without wage growth: Cause for concern? Plus: The Fed has painted itself into a corner, consumer stocks are likely to take a hit, bracing for Treasury yield volatility, silver outshines gold in June, and how to live to be 100.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES JUL 01, 2014
The Fed views inflation through rose-colored glasses

On Wednesday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: The Fed dons rose-colored glasses. Plus: Junk bond yields get scary low, commodity hedge funds fall out of favor, what you need to know about stock buyback ETFs, and the inequality mob is driving the rich to hoard cash

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH JUL 01, 2014
Pershing digs into its big data plate to find securities to lend

Custodian's &#8220;Lending Ball&#8221; tech tool finds matches for securities lending.

By Joyce Hanson
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 01, 2014
Mr. Adviser goes to Washington

Eric Cantor's demise will increase partisan tension in Washington; for investment advisers, whose issues are usually ignored by lawmakers who don't understand their industry, it makes pushing their agenda even more difficult.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 01, 2014
New annuities offer exposure to equities and downside protection

New annuities offer uncapped exposure to equities plus downside protection. &quot;It's been a game changer,&quot; one exec says.

By Darla Mercado
Social Security delay? The numbers don't lie
OPINION JUL 01, 2014
Social Security delay? The numbers don't lie

Financial advisers often ask me how they can persuade their clients to delay collecting Social Security benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH JUL 01, 2014
As e-communication channels proliferate, risk of Finra fines spikes

Smarsh survey finds 88% of firms issue mobile devices to employees who use them to IM, text and tweet.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH JUL 01, 2014
Hearsay and Actiance top Forrester's social risk and compliance product list

'Near ubiquitous' social-media use drives growth in a nascent market, research firm reports

By Joyce Hanson
EQUITIES JUL 01, 2014
Equities awaiting stronger growth before next move

By Robert C. Doll
EQUITIES JUL 01, 2014
Does the market decline signal a pullback?

Nuveen's Robert Doll analyzes the market's pullback, says the next few days are critical and provides his longer-term perspective.

By Robert C. Doll
FINTECH JUL 01, 2014
After troubled start, Morgan Stanley tech platform stabilized

CIO Chris Randazzo says 3D has 'turned the corner,' while upgrade continues

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 01, 2014
Target date funds to capture 63% of 401(k) contributions by 2018

Risk management, asset allocation features appeal to younger investors, study finds.

By CODONNELL
WIREHOUSES JUN 30, 2014
Ex-UBS broker facing probe into loan advice

U.S. authorities in Puerto Rico investigating allegations over advice to borrow money to make investments.

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2014
Guaranteed features propel indexed-annuity sales

With low interest rates providing few fixed-income investment options, broker-dealers see these as a good choice for clients, with more growth potential than CDs.

By Darla Mercado
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 30, 2014
IRI hires Morningstar annuity executive

The new addition is aimed at bolstering the firm's resources to help advisers with retirement income strategies/

By Darla Mercado