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Acting SEC Chair Wants To Put Hold On Dodd-Frank Rule-Making

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Michael Piwowar sets priorities for agency and lashes out at DOL rule.

Addicted To Dollars

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The U.S. share of the global GDP has been falling, yet the dollar remains the main reserve currency.

Sanders’ Social Security Plan

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Bernie Sanders announced legislation that promises to expand Social Security benefits and stabilize the system for decades.

What Happens If You Do Not File Your U.S. Taxes?

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Josh Kornbluth made a film about it.

E*Trade Financial Joins Rivals In Cutting Trade Commission

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Discount brokerage E*Trade joined rivals in slashing trade commissions amid intense competition.

KFTX Fintech Index-3/1 Closing Analysis

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From FintekNews, a daily analysis of the Nasdaq KBW KFTX Fintech Index, and the 50 stocks that comprise it, with losses and gains

Bitcoin vs Gold - March 1, 2017 Update

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FintekNews daily analysis of the pricing of bitcoin vs gold, for the benefit of our readers who may be interested in investing in either or both

Blockchain in Banking Sector May End Up with Microsoft vs IBM

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From FintekNews, a look at how the blockchain market for banking may ultimately be controlled by tech behemoths IBM and Microsoft

DOL Decision Means Return To 'Limbo' For Fiduciary Rule

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The DOL's decision to seek a delay in the rule's implementation has left industry officials guessing about its future.

ClearBank Launches in UK-First of its Kind in 250 Years

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Clearbank, a new entrant in the UK offering banking-as-a-service, has launched, the first in the category in 250 years, to much fanfare

Banking's B2B Cross Border Payments Challenge

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From FintekNews, a look at the challenges faced by banks in B2B cross border payments and how the impact of globalization

Fintech SIMPLE Adds Sharing Features

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From FintekNews, a great piece about a new sharing feature that fintech bank Simple is offering to help partners & couples communicate about their finances

Fiduciary Rule Delay May Be Too Little, Too Late

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Delaying the rule before it applies would require a new rule, says TD Ameritrade.

DOL Proposes 60-Day Delay Of Fiduciary Rule

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The department is seeking the delay as it solicits public comment on the matter.

Hartford Prevails In Lawsuit Alleging It Charged Excessive Fund Fees

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The judge ruled investors failed to show Hartford and its subadvisers did not do enough work to justify the fees.

Investors Are Ditching U.S. Stocks In Favor Of European Peers

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Investors are embracing the region’s equities after avoiding them for most of 2016 amid worries about a sluggish economy.

BlackRock Cuts Employee Bonuses For First Time Since 2011

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The asset-management business is under increasing pressure as money flows from active strategies into cheaper passive offerings.

Fidelity Investments To Offer Buyouts For Older Employees

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The buyout packages appear to be the first time Fidelity has made such a broad offer, an executive said.

Brokerages' Race To Zero Fees Points To Bigger War To Come

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The price war indicates brokers want to win over clients to digital investment advice and other fee-based offerings.

SEC Freezes Assets In SoftBank-Fortress Insider Trading Probe

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Traders appeared to have inside knowledge of SoftBank's plan to purchase Fortress, the SEC says.