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SEC report revisits sting of unsolved Aug. 24 market slide
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2016
SEC report revisits sting of unsolved Aug. 24 market slide

That date still leaves some ETF fans shaking in their boots. The report tells us what happened, but not why or what to do to prevent future recurrences.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 04, 2016
Aging boomers are ready for financial advice

New book teaches consumers how to select the right adviser.

By Mary Beth Franklin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 03, 2016
2016 outlook from top advice executives

<i>InvestmentNews</i> asked some key names in the financial advice industry what changes they expect to see this year.

By Ellie Zhu
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 03, 2016
What will 2016 bring?

Results from a survey of advisers reveals their outlook for the year ahead

By Ellie Zhu
BROKER DEALERS DEC 30, 2015
How brokers can navigate consolidation in the B-D industry

Advisers should take a deliberate approach to charting their future. Here's what to look for.

By Bill Morrissey
FINTECH DEC 30, 2015
Robos will fare well in market volatility with nerves of steel

Online investment platforms, which for the most part offer passive investment portfolios, say their clients can handle market volatility in 2016.

By Alessandra Malito
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 30, 2015
4 adviser takeaways from 'The Big Short'

Even if you don't get a chance to see the movie, your clients may have some questions for you after they do.

By Grant Webster
What we'll remember about the markets in 2015
RIAS DEC 30, 2015
What we'll remember about the markets in 2015

Some highs and lows, swings and misses

By Jeff Benjamin
4 ways to successfully prepare your firm for big tech changes
OPINION DEC 30, 2015
4 ways to successfully prepare your firm for big tech changes

Understanding how you work with your technology today will ensure you understand the impact of the changes you are planning.

By Neal Quon
Finra to seek a 'significant fine' from MetLife over variable annuity sales
BROKER DEALERS DEC 29, 2015
Finra to seek a 'significant fine' from MetLife over variable annuity sales

Regulator focuses on potential violations regarding misrepresentations, suitability, and supervision

By Bloomberg
LPL to pay $1.4 million fine and return investor money for certain nontraded REIT sales
ALTERNATIVES DEC 29, 2015
LPL to pay $1.4 million fine and return investor money for certain nontraded REIT sales

Broker-dealer agrees to a $1.4 million fine and will return investor money on approximately 2,000 sales of nontraded REITs. Firm also settles with states regarding leveraged ETFs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 28, 2015
Credit Suisse CEO targets job cuts, Asia wealth

The bank pledges to accelerate restructuring through deeper cost cuts and by eliminating an additional 2,000 jobs.

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 28, 2015
You're quitting? Here's a $10,000 bonus check

One startup offers a highly unusual benefit to departing employees as a way to signal a positive culture.

By Bloomberg
Not a born salesperson? Don't worry, prospecting can be taught
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 28, 2015
Not a born salesperson? Don't worry, prospecting can be taught

Firms with formal training in business development show more growth.

By Liz Skinner
A Diversity Problem
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 28, 2015
A Diversity Problem

Financial advice is among the least diverse industries in the country and is doing little to change its status.

By Elizabeth MacBride
Four ways to make a breakaway smoother
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 28, 2015
Four ways to make a breakaway smoother

As more wirehouse vets think about switching to a new model, one alternative to make the process smoother is the use of a super-OSJ group.

By Steven Dudash
Will mutual funds' pay-to-play at brokerages go away?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 28, 2015
Will mutual funds' pay-to-play at brokerages go away?

Fund industry worries about fallout from results of SEC exam sweep on distribution fees.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH DEC 23, 2015
RCAP evaluating Docupace's role amid bankruptcy filing

RCS Capital Corp. is still evaluating Docupace, the SEC- and Finra- compliant paperless processing system used by its retail broker-dealer network, as RCAP prepares to file for bankruptcy.

By Alessandra Malito
7 essential leadership traits for 2016
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 23, 2015
7 essential leadership traits for 2016

With more regulation coming, adaptability and other strong characteristics will be critical.

By Don Trone, Mary Lou Wattman and Steve Branham
Fiduciary liability unclear when selecting and monitoring default retirement investments
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 23, 2015
Fiduciary liability unclear when selecting and monitoring default retirement investments

Plan sponsors appreciate auto enrollment and qualified default investments, but there are imperfect fits at the individual participant level.

By Blaine F. Aikin