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INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 01, 2019
The evolution of the family office

By InvestmentNews Create
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 01, 2019
Sheryl Garrett changed an industry when she set out to serve clients by the hour

By InvestmentNews
Treading a fine line with clients when politics comes up
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 30, 2019
Treading a fine line with clients when politics comes up

Advisers try to stay neutral and focus on portfolios, but it's not always possible in highly charged times.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC issues FAQs on investment advice rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 27, 2019
SEC issues FAQs on investment advice rule

The agency published answers to four questions about Form CRS.

By Greg Iacurci
Muni market's new way around Trump ban
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 27, 2019
Muni market's new way around Trump ban

States and cities are using maneuver to get around provision to 2017 tax-cut law.

By Bloomberg
Small caps may turn mighty, strategists say
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 27, 2019
Small caps may turn mighty, strategists say

Improving economic data and bullish technical signals could give a boost to shares.

By Bloomberg
GPB announces another delay in release of audited financials
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 27, 2019
GPB announces another delay in release of audited financials

As investigations and lawsuits mount, the company accused of operating a Ponzi scheme says its external auditors have suspended work and its internal audit committee was planning to resign.

By Jeff Benjamin
Robinhood withdraws its application to become a bank
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 27, 2019
Robinhood withdraws its application to become a bank

Startup was in regulators' cross-hairs after its failed launch of a checking and savings product late last year.

By Bloomberg
Broker-dealers, asset managers using social media to connect with advisers
OPINION NOV 27, 2019
Broker-dealers, asset managers using social media to connect with advisers

Hybrid Kalos Financial is working to boost its presence among advisers with videos and posts on LinkedIn.

By Ryan W. Neal
Watch out for the New Year IRA rollover tax trap
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 26, 2019
Watch out for the New Year IRA rollover tax trap

Sixty days before year-end is the rollover danger zone!

By Bloomberg
SEC proposes tougher sales rule for exchange-traded products
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 26, 2019
SEC proposes tougher sales rule for exchange-traded products

The agency, concerned about consumer protection, says clients need a baseline understanding of product risk

By Greg Iacurci
SEC charges Texas 'broker' with illegally selling Woodbridge securities
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 26, 2019
SEC charges Texas 'broker' with illegally selling Woodbridge securities

Unregistered Brett Pittsenbargar sold $18 million of fraudulent paper to at least 45 investors.

By InvestmentNews
Fed's Powell says U.S. economy's glass is 'more than half full'
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 26, 2019
Fed's Powell says U.S. economy's glass is 'more than half full'

Fed chairman signals that interest rates will probably remain on hold.

By Bloomberg
Ameriprise hybrid managing $350 million moves to LPL
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 26, 2019
Ameriprise hybrid managing $350 million moves to LPL

Seven-adviser team at Canal View Financial Advisors is based in Pittsford, N.Y.

By Bloomberg
Doing our part to promote financial literacy
OPINION NOV 26, 2019
Doing our part to promote financial literacy

A lack of basic understanding has amounted to poor stewardship of personal finances in the U.S.

By Charlie Fitzgerald
Pete Buttigieg proposes a 'public' 401(k) program
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 26, 2019
Pete Buttigieg proposes a 'public' 401(k) program

The proposal is similar to others seeking to improve access to workplace retirement plans but would require an employer match.

By Greg Iacurci
2020 elections could help socially responsible investments soar
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 26, 2019
2020 elections could help socially responsible investments soar

Erika Karp describes some challenges of ESG analysis and integration

By Liz Skinner
Finra plan letting investors move arb claims to court heads to SEC for approval
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 26, 2019
Finra plan letting investors move arb claims to court heads to SEC for approval

Critics say the proposal falls well short of what is needed to address unpaid arbitration awards.

By Jeff Benjamin
Richest of rich are no longer Holy Grail for Credit Suisse
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 26, 2019
Richest of rich are no longer Holy Grail for Credit Suisse

Clients with assets of around $20 million or less to be moved into newly created subdivision.

By Bloomberg
Timing is crucial for Social Security earnings test
OPINION NOV 26, 2019
Timing is crucial for Social Security earnings test

Higher limits apply in the year a worker reaches full retirement age.

By Mary Beth Franklin