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RIA NEWS JUL 23, 2007
SEC’s effort to track ties to terrorism ruffles feathers

NEW YORK — A new tool on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website that provides investors with a list of companies involved in countries designated as “state sponsors of terrorism” is raising eyebrows among lawyers and politicians.

MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 23, 2007
Morningstar reverses stance on board governance

PHILADELPHIA — Morningstar Inc., the mutual fund research company, is backing off its long-held position that fund boards that oversee multiple funds are less effective stewards than those responsible for just a few funds.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 23, 2007
Washington state pushes for designation regs

WASHINGTON — Washington early this month became the third state to move toward regulating adviser designations when it issued two concept releases asking for public comments on the issue.

WIREHOUSES JUL 23, 2007
Fidelity brings new referral program to L.A., Manhattan

SAN FRANCISCO — After achieving success in pilot cities, Fidelity Investments is taking its revamped referral program to Los Angeles, Manhattan and the New York suburbs, but with changes.

RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 20, 2007
Uniform 401(k) disclosure urged

401(k) participants should get concise annual summaries of expenses—preferably online, according to a trade group.

ALTERNATIVES JUL 20, 2007
Robin Hood stops investing in rich

The Robin Hood Foundation said it would stop investing in its donors’ and board members’ hedge funds.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 20, 2007
Senate eyes insurer sales to seniors

The Senate opened an investigation into insurers that use suspect tactics when dealing with seniors.

FINTECH JUL 19, 2007
Pentegra teams up with BISYS

Another partnership has been formed in preparation for impending boomer retirement rush.

ALTERNATIVES JUL 19, 2007
Hedge index revises its numbers

The failing subprime mortgage market caused a hedge fund index to revise its performance returns.

FINTECH JUL 19, 2007
Award highlights WiMAX investment

Aperto Networks has been named as the Top WiMAX Company in India by VOICE&DATA magazine in its latest annual survey of multiple technology sectors in India.