| Fiduciary Rule Litigation |
| Notwithstanding this uncertain future, the favorable litigation outcomes may have numerous implications regarding how the DOL views its rulemaking and interpretive authority, and may also embolden its future litigation and enforcement efforts.
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| Millennials Making Risky Investment Decisions |
| A new study finds that Millennials are reacting to market volatility with unwise investments and they’re less likely to seek advice.
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| Turning Virtual Contacts Into Real Clients |
| A particular strength of social media is efficiency, which may be better than with traditional marketing methods. Hosting a small gathering in a restaurant could yield 20 prospects, “whereas you can spend a few minutes on social media and potentially reach hundreds,” notes Jayme Lacour, Boston-based social media director for Putnam Investments. Plus, most tasks for maintaining a presence can be delegated, he says.
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| Short-Term Boost Should Not Change Lower Return Expectations |
| Data from Northern Trust shows retirement plan investors have done well in the last year and in the last quarter, in particular, but long-term return assumptions remain muted and investors must take heed.
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