William Galvin has requested a list of Massachusetts public-issuer bonds insured by the companies since January 2006.
The new benefit will go with UBS’s target retirement funds and other investment options.
Piper Jaffray's earnings fell 27% with net income falling to $15.1 million while Jefferies reported a loss of $24.2 million.
Asian stocks bounced back while European securities slumped following the Federal Reserve's interest-rate cut.
Ex- hedge fund chief James Marquez was ordered to serve 51 months for conspiring to defraud investors.
John Koehler will lead a group of nine specialists, each one focusing on advanced planning techniques.
In an surprise move, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates from 4.25% to 3.50%.
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson this morning expressed optimism that a temporary growth plan can be enacted quickly.
The recommendations are designed to handle conflicts of interest between managers and investors.
Although they are pessimistic about the U.S. economy, they are optimistic about their own company's prospects.
