May 23, 2012

Face off

Another day, another hit for the Facebook IPO. This time, the securities regulator of Massachusetts has subpoenaed lead underwriter Morgan Stanley for its role in setting the price for the offering. | 10 reasons clients should avoid Facebook

May 23, 2012

Ratings upgrade a real benefit to Security Benefit, says insurer's boss

By Darla Mercado

Kiley says A rating will boost distribution of annuities; carrier's premiums already on the rise

• annuities,
• fixed annuities,
• retirement & insurance,
• variable annuities

May 23, 2012

'Targets on their back,' wealthy turning to trusts

Shielding assets now a prime concern of the rich; different states, different rules

• lawsuits,
• trusts

May 23, 2012

Advisers and Social Media

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May 22, 2012

Morgan Stanley refutes 'regulatory concerns' over Facebook IPO

By Bloomberg

Morgan Stanley (MS) defended its role in Facebook Inc. (FB)’s initial public offering after a Massachusetts regulator subpoenaed the bank over talks between an analyst and investors about the social media company’s revenue outlook.

• investment strategies,
• investments

May 22, 2012

Private markets lose their Facebook cash cow

By Andrew Osterland

Social-networking giant accounted for huge chunk of trading volume on nonpublic exchanges

• markets

May 22, 2012

Live Jim Pavia at Finra

• Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA),
• social media

May 22, 2012

Live Bruce Kelly at Finra

• Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA),
• independent broker-dealers

May 22, 2012

Chart of the day: 10-Year Treasuries vs. S&P stocks

By Mark Bruno

The Bespoke Investment Group's "Think Big" blog posted this chart last night - one of the most interesting we've seen in a while.

• bonds / fixed income,
• investments,
• treasury bonds

May 22, 2012

Blame game on after Facebook faceplant

Fingers pointed at Morgan Stanley, Nasdaq -- and social networking company's top execs; owners got theirs

• social media,
• technology