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SEC Actions Against BDs Jump 20%: Cornerstone Research
By Melanie WaddellFirst half of FY 2017 sees increase, as SEC continues to file vast majority of its actions as administrative proceedings rather than civil actions.
April 20, 2017
Helping Clients Be Charitable Is Good for Advisors’ Business: Foundation SourceA Foundation Source survey suggests that wealth managers need to be proactive with clients about philanthropic conversations.
April 19, 2017
Ric Edelman Unveils Novel Social Security Supplement PlanEdelmans plan asks the government to set aside a small one-time sum in a trust fund for each child born in the U.S.
April 18, 2017
Even Fiduciary Champions Push DOL to Change RuleComments from fiduciary rule supporters, like the Investment Adviser Association and Vanguard, urged the Labor Department for revisions.
April 17, 2017
The Game Theory of Overbooking FlightsDelta said it could increase the incentives for voluntary denied boarding. But what if insights from game theory inform passengers reactions?
April 14, 2017
GOP Proposes Radical Change to 401(k) SystemMove to Roth system could have unintended consequences, including killing employers' incentives to offer defined contribution plans.
April 11, 2017
How ESG Funds Have Changed Corporate BehaviorYou really can vote with your dollars, says Janet Brown of FundX.
April 11, 2017
Will Edward Jones’ New Ads Lure Experienced Advisors?The firm wants to recruit more veteran advisors, but one recruiter says the idea that the print ad campaign will succeed is "laughable."