Regulation

Paul T. Lebel excessively traded shares that carried large front-end loads and "willfully disregarded the customers' interest," the agency said.

Fee-only advisors seek clarification from the DoL on compliance requirements.

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, Pacific Life Insurance and TIAA are among companies that have been pursuing deals to diversify operations and gain market share from publicly traded rivals.

Net income for the wealth management unit rose to $677 million from $606 million for the year-ago period.

The request foreshadows how the senator will attempt to influence the next president's cabinet and other key nominations.

News that LPL may be looking for suitors comes at a time of financial pressure for the country's largest independent broker-dealer.

Many ETFs will avoid some aspects of sweeping new U.S. regulations meant to ensure that asset managers can easily meet investors’ redemption demands.

The challenges that asset managers face: rising regulatory costs and growing pressure on fees from cheaper competitors.

Planners and brokers alike must revisit their policies and procedures, caution legal and compliance experts. Here’s where to start.

More than a quarter of enforcement cases the commission brought in the just-ended 2016 fiscal year targeted planners and investment companies.