Practice

With small-business credit still sluggish, policymakers and industry representatives spent much of a Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. forum Thursday debating whether government could find a solution, or was itself part of the problem.

But will a new self-regulator be the new reality?

The community really needs to know if you are (or are not) satisfied with the service you're receiving, and how it has (or has not) helped you focus on your direct client services.

Financial Research Corp. has hired Matthew J. Schott as vice president, retirement income practice leader.

A recent Fidelity Investments survey shows 60% of registered investment advisors are actively looking to acquire new advisors and now they can have help doing so with Fidelity’s newly expanded advisor recruiting and retention resources.

According to a study by SEI, advisors hope to spend more time this year on business growth.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. board is scheduled to move ahead on new resolution powers and discuss executive compensation structures at a meeting Tuesday.

The financial crisis has brought personal finance front and center in the mind of many Americans, with 70% saying taking control of their finances is a top priority and nearly as many believing they can accomplish this.

While regulators have focused on target-date funds since the financial crisis, most investors understand the funds’ basic design and are aware of their risks, a Vanguard survey of 4,700 investors shows.

Helping business owners manage group retirement plans for their employees creates an income stream as well as a gateway to future business.