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RIA NEWS AUG 12, 2008
Finra creates ARS arbitration process

Qualifying investors will have the option of getting their claims heard by a three-person panel of arbitrators.

RIA NEWS AUG 12, 2008
Nuts and bolts of 529 college savings plans

A couple should consider setting up a 529 college savings plan to minimize the effect of spiraling tuition costs.

RIA NEWS AUG 12, 2008
Placemark and United create platform

Placemark Investments new United Capital relationship is its second significant deal in the RIA space.

RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 12, 2008
Strapped Americans scrimping on insurance

Many are cutting back on medical care to cope with rising costs and a worsening economy, according to NAIC.

ALTERNATIVES AUG 12, 2008
Morningstar to rate funds of hedge funds

The firm plans to categorize and rate the 3,500 funds of hedge funds in its database.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 11, 2008
Lieberman named CEO of Hartford Life Ltd.

The Hartford Financial Services Inc. today appointed Marc Lieberman president and chief executive of Hartford Life.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 11, 2008
Berkshire slumps, MBIA back in black

Berkshire Hathaway reported net earnings declined to $2.88 billion from $3.12 billion a year ago.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2008
SEC spots ethics lapses

Incomplete codes of ethics and codes of ethics that aren't followed were cited as two common problems found by Securities and Exchange Commission examiners at investment advisory firms.

OPINION AUG 11, 2008
First, do no intentional harm

Providing financial advice is similar to providing medical advice in that there is inherent uncertainty about whether recommended actions will achieve the desired results.

MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 11, 2008
Light at the end of the interest rate tunnel?

The bond market is in for more volatility, but a turnaround could start to emerge in the next six months, according to the head of Invesco Ltd.'s worldwide fixed-income division.