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RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2007
Affluent feel secure, but many lack an adviser

NEW YORK — Although most millionaires feel that their wealth is “extremely secure,” many still have not found the kind of financial advice that suits their needs. According to the annual wealth survey by The Phoenix Cos. Inc. of Hartford, Conn., 34% of millionaires young and old lacked a primary financial adviser.

ETFS JUN 11, 2007
New exchange traded note tracks covered calls

PHILADELPHIA — In a further sign of how exchange traded products are chasing more exotic strategies, Barclays Bank PLC of London has unveiled an exchange traded note that provides investors with exposure to a covered-call-writing strategy.

ALTERNATIVES JUN 08, 2007
TD challenged again by hedge funds

Two hedge funds have sent a second letter to TD Ameritrade, challenging the company’s refusal to merge.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 08, 2007
AIG's Wilmington settles with OTS

One of AIG's subprime units settled with the Office of Thrift Supervision over inappropriate loans to some borrowers and excessive fees.

INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 08, 2007
A.G. Edwards reps await retention package

Wachovia Corp. is putting the finishing touches on its retention package for brokers with A.G. Edwards.

ALTERNATIVES JUN 07, 2007
Hedge fund index rises in May

The Hedge Fund Research composite index increased 2.43% in May and is up 7.19% on the year.

INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 07, 2007
Galvin targets unregistered B-D

A Massachusetts man and his company have been charged with operating as an unregistered broker-dealer and soliciting investors for companies he represented.

WIREHOUSES JUN 07, 2007
Citigroup settles with NASD for $15.2M

Citigroup Inc. agreed to pay $15.2 million to settle claims with NASD that its brokers misled employees of BellSouth Corp.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 06, 2007
MetLife appoints SVP

MetLife Inc.'s Investors Group has promoted Elizabeth M. Forget to senior vice president, the insurer said today.

WIREHOUSES JUN 06, 2007
Morgan Stanley cuts Discover loose

Morgan Stanley’s board of directors has approved the spin-off of Discover Financial Services.