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NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 24, 2013
Finra proposes a link to BrokerCheck on firm websites

Goal to increase investor awareness; comment period is open.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 24, 2013
LPL beefing up its compliance in wake of Massachusetts suit

In the aftermath of a suit filed by Massachussets, LPL has reined in sales of nontraditional mutual funds.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RIAS APR 24, 2013
Financial planners' group seeks to attract advisers

Recruitment drop has stemmed but average age of association member is 52

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RIAS APR 24, 2013
Fidelity launches new salvo in custodian technology "war'

By Bloomberg
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 23, 2013
Stifel turns tables on Wells Fargo with 'scorched earth' claim

Brokers have been battling over recruiting for six years; Stifel CEO sees vendetta.

By DJAMIESON
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 23, 2013
Advisers at marathon recall harrowing moments

Witnesses to the events at the Boston Marathon continue to share their stories. Advisers were there, too: One was near the end of her 26 miles when the bombs went off.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 23, 2013
Raymond James cuts 160 staffers, no advisers

'Unprecedented' layoffs linked to Morgan Keegan deal.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 23, 2013
SEC charges Belesis, hedge fund manager with fraud

Troubles mount for beleagured B-D owner as Commission files charges; Finra in the wings

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 23, 2013
New normal getting old: Another year of slow growth for U.S.

Economy to stay on same path for rest of 2013

By Saumil H. Parikh
NEWS EQUITIES APR 22, 2013
Is 2013 a 2008 moment for bond investors?

Bond investors are going through something they've never experienced before: Their fixed-income portfolios are getting whacked. Many are fleeing — and may not come back for a long long time.

By JKEPHART
NEWS FIXED INCOME APR 22, 2013
Investors head for the exits, yank record amount of cash from bond funds

Led by Pimco's Total Return, funds lose $60B in June as rate rise spooks investors.

By JKEPHART
NEWS EQUITIES APR 22, 2013
If you like volatility, this market is for you

Fed's Lacker, an opponent of more stimulus, says expect more price swings amid taper debate.

By Gregory Crawford
NEWS EQUITIES APR 22, 2013
The market freak-out: A Fed-inspired buying opportunity

Redundant comments from Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke trigger a silly selloff. Jeff Benjamin says to call the aftermath a Fed-inspired buying opportunity.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS EQUITIES APR 22, 2013
Stocks, bonds in rally mode ahead of Fed meeting on rates

Investors seek clues to end of easing; markets anticipating the tapering

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS FIXED INCOME APR 22, 2013
Jobs report has bond market on pins and needles

The ever-important jobs report has bond investors on pins and needles as they seek any glimpse of the Fed's rate policy.

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS FIXED INCOME APR 22, 2013
Fidelity: Bond fears overblown

Rates are rising but there's no big catalyst to drive big losses.

By JKEPHART
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 22, 2013
NY Life cuts initial deposit for annuity to attract youth

But critics question whether younger workers should even be buying annuities

By Darla Mercado
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 22, 2013
ING U.S. sets stock offering price at $21-$24 a share

By Darla Mercado
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 22, 2013
RJ retires Keegan brand early

Completes integration of Morgan Keegan financial advisers and their clients onto the company's technology platform

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS RIAS APR 21, 2013
Bibliowicz says goodbye to National Financial Partners

After Madison Dearborn deal, Douglas Hammond takes over.

By Darla Mercado