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Angry customers have filed hundreds of arbitration claims with FINRA, seeking more than $1.1 billion in damages from UBS after huge losses in the tax-free bond funds. Three of UBS Puerto Rico's five offices have closed since 2010, and nearly 60 of the unit's 140 financial advisors have left.

Commission marks 75th anniversary of Investment Advisers Act, but says there is much work still to do to fully protect investors.

Lee Dana Weiss and his firm Family Endowment Partners face numerous cases from clients as well.

The IMF warns a flood of easy money from the world’s central banks may be masking the risk that bond markets may be starved for liquidity when interest rates increase to normal levels.

With turbulent markets, clients may be rushing to buy gold. Here's how investing in the precious metal can improve on pretax and post-tax returns.

Which banks are advisors moving to? Twelve recently switched to Associated Bank, Bank of the West, BNY Mellon, U.S. Bank and Webster Bank.

Nearly half of respondents to a survey said they were “very or somewhat knowledgeable,” but failed to adequately answer questions about the rules; Plus, 3 reason to rethink your retirement.

Advisors’ usage of social media includes platforms like Pinterest, where they showcase lifestyle-oriented content to their clients and potential clients.

The market has seen 200 ETF launches this year, more than ever before, Bloomberg reports. But only 20 new funds have managed to gather at least $50 million in assets.

There are three types of advisors when it comes to embracing technology, says the advisor organization: early adopters, those who will follow peer success, and those who wait until the last minute.