<b>The Takeaway:</b> Can Morgan Stanley make cross-selling work?

Portfolio

Here are the warning signs that your hedge fund investment is about to be blown up. (Market Folly)

How did Morningstar’s new qualitative fund ranking system do in its first year? (The Reformed Broker)

The Biz

Dan Jamieson on the Finra bond risk warning. (Investment News)

Morgan Stanley wants to see tighter collaboration between the banking and wealth management groups. (DealBook)

Investment bank George K. Baum hacked and defaced by Anonymous because of ties to Stratfor. (ZDNet)

Pershing: Here are four ways to get your share of the $850 billion financial advice business: (Financial Planning)

Why smaller boutiques and alternatives are gaining ground vs large money managers in the pension space. (Pensions & Investments)

The RIA’s best shot at survival? Asset allocation. “It’s the most open playing field, and it’s probably the skill set demanded the most by clients.” (Financial Planning)

A Tale of Two Asset Managers: The thrill of being Virtus, the agony of being Artio Global. (Investment News)

Outliers

Get ready to cry your eyes out – Repo Men are having a tough time what with the stupid economy improving and whatnot. (USA Today)

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