Practice

Regulation is the biggest driver of change for mutual funds and money market funds, according to a new EY survey, and it may have consequences beyond higher costs. Heightened regulatory demands anticipated to fall on managers and their products means increased costs of doing business. For financial advisors, this may mean higher costs of products for their clients or, if costs become too high, potentially avoiding such products in favor of more passive investment methods. …

Can Social Security benefits be seized by collectors; Key numbers to know for a successful retirement; Costly mistakes to avoid

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Community banks need to rethink their technology and marketing to ensure they are snagging a piece of the millennial generation. Big banks have the lead in reaching this demographic, but they are vulnerable, experts said.

Barclays saw a rise in the number of U.S. shares traded in its dark pool, paring some of the losses in the two weeks after it was sued by New York for allegedly lying to customers of the venue.

6 ways low savers can catch up; Pitfalls of longevity annuities; 50 important stats about long-term care

Many advisors have not formalized their client communication practices, a misstep that could hamper long-term business success, according to a recent FPA study.

Merrill Lynch's expanding financial boot camp deepens relationships by helping wealthy clients ensure that the family fortune lasts beyond this generation and the next.

Using multiple accounts for a Roth IRA conversion gives clients a chance to separate winners and losers after the fact.

Raymond James is launching a new education campaign to arm the firm's advisors with tools and techniques based on research from MIT's AgeLab.