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Lawmakers consider lower tax rate for intellectual property housed in the U.S.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2015
Lawmakers consider lower tax rate for intellectual property housed in the U.S.

The idea — known as a patent box or innovation box — would help companies trying to maintain low tax rates they've achieved by booking income in overseas tax havens.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 19, 2015
Three must-read books to inform your gold investments

If you're going to argue about gold, then you should at least understand it.

By Bloomberg
Oregon joins states attempting to bolster small business retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2015
Oregon joins states attempting to bolster small business retirement plans

More states aim to plug a hole as half of private-sector workers have no access to a 401(k) or a pension plan on the job.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES JUN 19, 2015
Why male advisers are still not connecting with female clients

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Male financial advisers still can't find a way to fully communicate with the female half of client couples. Here's why.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fewer Americans risking their retirement money with stupid investments
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2015
Fewer Americans risking their retirement money with stupid investments

Defined contribution plans are getting more balanced, new data on Vanguard 401(k)s show.

By Bloomberg
Credit Suisse: Low U.S. stock volatility may be calm before storm
EQUITIES JUN 19, 2015
Credit Suisse: Low U.S. stock volatility may be calm before storm

Relative calm in U.S. equities trading is an indication that the current bull market may become a bubble.

By Bloomberg
DOL fiduciary proposal feels heat as more industry players pile on
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 19, 2015
DOL fiduciary proposal feels heat as more industry players pile on

Great-West CEO Reynolds, Chamber of Commerce warn rule will hurt investors, advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS JUN 19, 2015
Top independent adviser manages $3.5 billion in new ranking

More than 20,000 independent RIAs in the U.S. increased assets 82% to $2.3 trillion from 2007 to 2013 while assets at largest retail brokerages rose 8.2% to $6.2 trillion.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 18, 2015
SEC warns advisers about outsourcing compliance

Exams have shown that outside compliance officers sometimes are left in the dark about firms' business practices and cannot articulate their risks.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 18, 2015
The best rules for business, investors come from regulators' working with industry

FSI's interaction with Finra over its BrokerCheck rule making is a case in point.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 18, 2015
Legg Mason latest mutual fund manager to step into ETFs

Fund company's new products attempt to capitalize on the growth of smart beta.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 18, 2015
Bill Miller back on top but questions remain after financial crisis downturn

As the Legg Mason stock picker builds on a three-year rebound following his disastrous recession-era record, the pain of that historic crash can still be heard in his voice and the questions from his biggest critics remain.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 18, 2015
Labor Department's fiduciary proposal is unworkable

Proposed rule represents a fundamentally flawed rethinking of the way that retirement advice, products and services are delivered to investors, and would have profound negative consequences for registered reps and RIAs.

By Dale Brown
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 18, 2015
Want to buy a painting? Try Instagram

More investors are using the photo-sharing app to search for works and make purchases.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 18, 2015
How couples can stop fighting about money

Follow these simple tips to improve your relationship and your family's finances.

By Jordan Niefeld
Cost pressures compel $24 billion B-D to sell stake to PE firm
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 18, 2015
Cost pressures compel $24 billion B-D to sell stake to PE firm

Family-owned brokerage firm Lincoln Investment Planning has sold a 20% stake to Lovell Minnick Partners, a private equity firm.

By Mason Braswell
Abandoning alternative investments at this point is based on twisted logic
EQUITIES JUN 18, 2015
Abandoning alternative investments at this point is based on twisted logic

Just because your house hasn't burned down yet doesn't mean you can skip insurance.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC member Stein calls for scrutiny of alternative mutual funds and ETFs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 18, 2015
SEC member Stein calls for scrutiny of alternative mutual funds and ETFs

Kara Stein says mutual funds and ETFs that use complex, illiquid strategies 'operate in a gray area'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION JUN 18, 2015
Take time to re-examine engagement

Don't assume you know how your team members feel about their jobs. Great businesses measure team engagement

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 18, 2015
It's time for financial planners to find our voice

FPA's 2015 president says too many advisers are silent on vital issues that affect their and their clients' livelihoods.

By Edward W. Gjertsen II