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Schwab Officially Strikes Deal to Buy TD Ameritrade
By Janet LevauxTD says it will not replace departing CEO Tim Hockey and named CFO Stephen Boyle as its interim leader.
November 21, 2019
Schwab to Buy TD Ameritrade for $26B: ReportThe move comes amid pressure on revenues caused by October's race to zero commissions.
November 19, 2019
Morningstar's Retirement Whiz Warns Against Misusing Target Date FundsThe prolific retirement researcher David Blanchett tells ThinkAdvisor what's wrong with mixing TDFs with other investments.
November 18, 2019
Understanding Morningstar's New Sustainability RatingsThe new ratings regime takes into account the comparative ESG risks of different industries and of different funds.
November 18, 2019
SEC Reg BI Will 'Force Changes' in Revenue Sharing: MorningstarUnder Reg BI, brokers have an obligation to mitigate and disclose the kinds of conflicts that revenue sharing can create.
November 18, 2019
Putnam Launches 7 SMAs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Frost Investment Advisors added a Global Bond Fund.
November 11, 2019
Fidelity Expands Thematic Lineup to 16 Funds: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Envestnet expands MyBlocks offerings with five Yodlee FinApps.
November 08, 2019
SEC Cites Risks in Target Date FundsAmong infractions cited were marketing materials with asset allocation disclosures that differed from the TDFs' prospectus disclosures.