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Northwestern Mutual Disclosure of Conflicts for CFPs Reveals Scale, Scope, Complexity and Opacity of Incentives
The disclosure underscores the need for CFP Board to provide additional guidance to CFPs required to manage material conflicts.
Massachusetts is considering its own investor protection rule. Brokerage and insurance groups oppose it
Massachusetts is looking to enforce an industry-wide fiduciary standard within its own borders. Will other states follow?
Investors Speak Out on Legacy of Jack Bogle
A first-of-its-kind opinion survey released by the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard for the ‘Friends of Jack’ reveals Jack Bogle’s principles are fixed in the American mind.
Vanguard Founder, John C. (Jack) Bogle’s Investing Principles Are Widely Supported by Investing Public, New Survey Finds
January 8 release of the survey, the results of the survey and several experts who will share their views of Jack Bogle or speak on the survey results regarding his principles, impact on investing and the remarkable story which is Vanguard.
The CFP Board Steps Up (Almost)
The CFP Board has made an important step in addressing material conflicts. Can it shadow President Kennedy’s pledge – and get to the Moon?