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May 27, 2017

 


Acosta Won't Extend DOL Rule Delay


Five Tips for Teaching Children About Money

Kevin McKinley

The prime time for a child to begin learning good financial habits usually occurs during the “tween to teen” years.


RBC, Others To Capitalize On Merrill’s Aversion To Big Recruitment Bonuses

Michael Thrasher

Merrill’s shift in strategy was serendipitous for smaller brokerages planning on growing in 2017.

Best and Worst Performing Alternative ETFs

Brad Zigler

Here’s how they fared in 2016 and beyond.


Cyber Attacks May Make Financial Industry "WannaCry"

Stacey Robinson

The financial services industry is a huge target for cyber criminals — more than any other industry.


What Is Goals-Based Financial Planning Worth?

Diana Britton

It’s hard to beat the market on a risk-adjusted basis. Smart advisors should stop juggling knives in the market and focus on helping clients maximize their entire balance sheet. Doing so can add 2 percent a year to AUM, says Morningstar’s David Blanchett.


SLATs Provide Flexible Plans for Many Clients

Andrew T. Wolfe and Martin M. Shenkman

The spousal lifetime access trust is a key ingredient in an advisor’s toolbox.


Trump Political Deflation Story Hits U.S. Equity Funds

Cameron Brandt

The fallout from President Trump’s firing of James Comey includes investor redemptions.


From Macro Outlook to Investment Strategy

Jamie Lewin and Alicia Levine

BNY Mellon Investment Management sees three themes for investors in Trump’s policy agenda. Here, they consider the macro-trends and the outlook for global reflation.


Why 2017 Could Be a Breakthrough Year for Islamic Finance

Junaid Wahedna

Four million Muslims in the U.S. make up one of the highest earning demographics in the country. Unsurprisingly, they're looking to invest in financial vehicles that mirror their own beliefs.


 

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