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FINTECH DEC 12, 2012
Tech integration is no nearer

By Janowski Davis
FINTECH DEC 12, 2012
Adviser technology: Integration still elusive

Despite dissatisfaction with the level of integration among the products they use, most financial advisers are satisfied with their technology.

By Davis Janowski
Senators: Don't futz with retirement savings plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2012
Senators: Don't futz with retirement savings plans

Bill introduced to protect tax advantages for 401(k)s, IRAs and the like

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2012
Pension envy for employees not on the government's dime

DC plan participants jealous of generous defined-benefit plans, study finds

By Darla Mercado
Merrill signs up a passel of advisers
WIREHOUSES DEC 11, 2012
Merrill signs up a passel of advisers

Ten from firm's top three competitors join in November.

By AOSTERLAND
Surprise! 401(k)s rode out the Great Recession just fine
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2012
Surprise! 401(k)s rode out the Great Recession just fine

Median balances up substantially; savings still inadequate, though

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 11, 2012
Where the largest indie B-Ds clear

Clearing firms used by the independent broker-dealers with the most revenue

By mlanche
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2012
Worker suit over Verizon retirement plan handoff now a class action

Judge grants status in high-profile case; baton handed to Prudential

By Darla Mercado
Clients kind of blue over IBM's 401(k) surprise
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2012
Clients kind of blue over IBM's 401(k) surprise

Corporate bellwether's move to annual lump sum match seen as coming attraction; new planning required

By Darla Mercado
AllianceBernstein's iPad app supports multiple uses
FINTECH DEC 10, 2012
AllianceBernstein's iPad app supports multiple uses

By Janowski Davis
House rep: Image-conscious Schapiro to blame for Reg D delay
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 10, 2012
House rep: Image-conscious Schapiro to blame for Reg D delay

McHenry claims SEC boss' concern about legacy has stalled bi-partisan private placement proposal

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MK deal closed — and the rejiggering starts at Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 10, 2012
MK deal closed — and the rejiggering starts at Raymond James

Just a week since the acquisition was finalized, RJ announces appointments and promotions

By AOSTERLAND
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2012
Tweaking your home to 'age in place'

By Bloomberg
OPINION DEC 09, 2012
Tax decisions must be weighed carefully

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2012
Finra on to B-Ds that sold VAs with hedge funds

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2012
Many unaware of this Social Security twist

By MFXFeeder
Pavia: Industry should create a single standard for investment advice
OPINION DEC 09, 2012
Pavia: Industry should create a single standard for investment advice

The back-and-forth touched off by NAPFA's announcement last Tuesday to go all-CFP next year highlights the fact that after decades of discussion and debate, the financial advisory business is still struggling to define itself.

By Jim Pavia
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 09, 2012
U.K. advisers may exit industry in '13

By DJAMIESON
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2012
Investing strategies as taxes rise

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2012
The case for fixed-indexed annuities

By Doug Wolff