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SEC seeks jury trial in case against operator of phony GIC scheme
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
SEC seeks jury trial in case against operator of phony GIC scheme

Agency wants Lester Burroughs, a rep at Lincoln Investment Planning, to disgorge gains.

By InvestmentNews
Rand Paul bill would allow withdrawals from retirement accounts to pay down student loans
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
Rand Paul bill would allow withdrawals from retirement accounts to pay down student loans

Experts question the wisdom of tapping retirement funds for other purposes.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fiserv sells majority stake in its investment services business for $510 million
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
Fiserv sells majority stake in its investment services business for $510 million

PE firm Motive Partners is acquiring 60% stake, while the unit's current president, Cheryl Nash, will lead a newly formed joint venture.

By Ryan W. Neal
What's the biggest risk for ESG investing? Ignoring it
OPINION DEC 05, 2019
What's the biggest risk for ESG investing? Ignoring it

Investment professionals and true believers gathered in New York to explore investment opportunities in this growing space

By Jeff Benjamin
'Text me,' say clients, but many B-Ds don't allow it
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
'Text me,' say clients, but many B-Ds don't allow it

Almost nine out of 10 advisers believe clients want to text, Redtail survey finds.

By InvestmentNews
LPL planting flag in ETF price war
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
LPL planting flag in ETF price war

Firm erases commissions for three ETF brands on two of its platforms.

By Bruce Kelly
Supreme Court hears ERISA case against Intel
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2019
Supreme Court hears ERISA case against Intel

The court's ruling could impact plan sponsors and how they communicate with participants.

By Ryan W. Neal
SIFMA: State fiduciary rules would lead to elimination of brokerage accounts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
SIFMA: State fiduciary rules would lead to elimination of brokerage accounts

CEO Bentsen says states should defer to SEC's Regulation Best Interest.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How to end a client relationship gracefully
OPINION DEC 05, 2019
How to end a client relationship gracefully

Here are ways to break the news constructively and communicate that you're looking out for your client's best interest

By Joni Youngwirth
Riskiest ETFs get a green light
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 05, 2019
Riskiest ETFs get a green light

But the SEC's proposal would require brokers to assess whether investors understand the risks — which might discourage firms from offering the products.

By Bloomberg
Why retirement plan advisers should act as 3(38) investment fiduciaries
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2019
Why retirement plan advisers should act as 3(38) investment fiduciaries

And why they should charge plan sponsors less for the service.

By Fred Barstein
How advisers can help prevent elder bankruptcy
OPINION DEC 05, 2019
How advisers can help prevent elder bankruptcy

Advisers can use cutting-edge planning solutions to help seniors and their families avoid financial hardships.

By Tom Burmeister
Biden tax plan targets wealthy and corporate behemoths such as Amazon, Netflix
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2019
Biden tax plan targets wealthy and corporate behemoths such as Amazon, Netflix

Plan also details call to end loopholes worth hundreds of billions of dollars.

By Bloomberg
Galvin posts revised fiduciary duty proposal
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2019
Galvin posts revised fiduciary duty proposal

Advisers must act without regard to compensation, but 'best available option' language excised.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Assets managed by robos up 10% so far in 2019 to $283 billion
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2019
Assets managed by robos up 10% so far in 2019 to $283 billion

Full-service wealth management firms see the fastest growth in digital assets.

By Ryan W. Neal
Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 04, 2019
Why complying with Reg BI can't wait for the last minute

Webcast panelists recommend starting what could be an expensive and time-consuming process sooner than later.

By Jeff Benjamin
Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2019
Proposal to amend SEC testimonial rule to greatly expand advisers' advertising efforts

Advisers will need to be well-versed on the details before starting an aggressive marketing campaign.

By Blaine F. Aikin
Markets are putting a price on climate risks
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2019
Markets are putting a price on climate risks

Two new studies suggest, however, that financial markets have started seriously pricing carbon risk, especially since the Paris Agreement of 2015.

By Peter R. Orszag
Social Security's outdated rules
OPINION DEC 04, 2019
Social Security's outdated rules

Delayed claiming favors the wealthy, while taxes on benefits hurt middle-income recipients.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Calpers scales back on 'emerging' equity fund managers as returns lag
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 04, 2019
Calpers scales back on 'emerging' equity fund managers as returns lag

Launched in 1991, the program has failed to produce acceptable gains.

By Bloomberg