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HealthCare.gov Web broker list shrinks
By Allison BellThe number has fallen to 62, from 87 in March.
July 08, 2016
Legg Mason Buys Big Stake in Robo-AdvisorThe asset manager says the deal will help it boost distribution to partnering advisors coping with new DOL rules.
July 07, 2016
Waddell & Reed Adds eMoney to Advisor Tech PlatformThe broker-dealer, which has about 1,800 advisors, is building a new platform and does not plan to roll out robo-advisor services.
July 07, 2016
How OSJs Are Responding to Major Industry ChangesThere are three main OSJ business models, according to a study from AssetMark and Aite group, and one is best equipped for the future.
July 06, 2016
Buffett’s Gen Re turns to rival for broker relationshipsGen Re, the unit of Warren Buffetts Berkshire Hathaway Inc., struck a deal with a rival reinsurer recently to help revive sales.
July 05, 2016
Drug, device makers gave U.S. doctors, hospitals $6.49 billionThe 2015 vendor goody value total was 0.9 percent higher than the 2014 total.
July 04, 2016
After the DOL Fiduciary Rule, Enter the Fee-Based Variable AnnuityThe long-suffering product class may be ripe for a comeback as hefty VA commissions are frowned upon under the DOL rule.
July 04, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: 4 Firms Add ETFs; Fidelity Cuts FeesState Street and AccuShares introduce sector ETFs; Guggenheim and Deutsche Asset Management launch "smart" ETFs.