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Senate cliff talks hit rocky patch
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 31, 2012
Senate cliff talks hit rocky patch

Republican McConnell senses lack of urgency; Reid says to 'hang loose'.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 30, 2012
On the link between the growth of the Federal Reserve's balance sheet and inflation

Since the “Great Recession” began in late 2008, the Federal Reserve has responded decisively and aggressively in an attempt to contain economic malaise and spur growth.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 28, 2012
Fiscal cliff notes

Confused by the standoff in Washington -- and what it means for clients? This cheat sheet shows the immediate tax hits from going over the edge.

By John Goff
SEC extends 'temporary' trading rule for another two years
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 28, 2012
SEC extends 'temporary' trading rule for another two years

Brokers allowed to trade as principals in certain accounts.

By DJAMIESON
ICI, Chamber appeal CFTC mutual fund rule
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 28, 2012
ICI, Chamber appeal CFTC mutual fund rule

Agency wants funds using commodities to register with it.

By Gregory Crawford
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 28, 2012
Independents to launch consumer education push

By DJAMIESON
Big fund companies likely big winners in hedge fund ad rule
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 28, 2012
Big fund companies likely big winners in hedge fund ad rule

Firms with alts like BlackRock, JPMorgan have muscle to seize the opportunity

By Gregory Crawford
NEWS RIAS DEC 28, 2012
Don't count the wirehouses out yet: Charles Goldman

Market share down, says Advizent boss, but Wall Street brokerages embracing RIA concepts

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 27, 2012
Post-cliff, life insurance a tougher sell

Raising of estate tax exemption to $5M lessens need for policies that shield assets.

By Darla Mercado
Latest round in Aviva-bashing case goes to agent
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 27, 2012
Latest round in Aviva-bashing case goes to agent

Federal court rules in favor of agent who maintained sites critical of insurer, but who will get paid?

By Darla Mercado
Obama, Senate — but not optimism — returning to Washington
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 26, 2012
Obama, Senate — but not optimism — returning to Washington

Some expect a fiscal deal only after new Congress comes to town.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
What's Boehner's next move?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 26, 2012
What's Boehner's next move?

House Speaker John Boehner could not bring his plan B to a vote — he pulled it once it was clear he didn't have the votes — much less pass it, and now the complexion of the negotiations has changed again.

By Paul Menchaca
What fiscal austerity could mean for the economy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 26, 2012
What fiscal austerity could mean for the economy

The fiscal policy cycle is turning to a new phase, away from the tremendous stimulus and spending of the past five years to austerity and cuts

By Jeffrey Kleintop
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 26, 2012
Ameriprise 401(k) lawsuit set for January court date

Ameriprise workers filed suit in 2011, claiming firm profited from costly plan options

By Darla Mercado
Platinum Wealth Partners plans 2013 as breakout
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 26, 2012
Platinum Wealth Partners plans 2013 as breakout

By DJAMIESON
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 26, 2012
Why the news media has the fiscal cliff all wrong

There are three pressing deadlines that Congress is facing and the fiscal cliff is the least scary of those three

By Sam Wardell
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 26, 2012
The C-Suite: RJ's Thomas James

By FGabriel
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 24, 2012
Data data everywhere

Looking for up-to-date info on the financial advice industry? Here's the entire 2013 Databook, in a pdf.

By John Goff
Ray Jay asset management arm completes ClariVest deal
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 23, 2012
Ray Jay asset management arm completes ClariVest deal

Eagle closes buyout of minority shareholders in quant manager.

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 23, 2012
Is your value as a financial professional reflected by your broker-dealer?

As a financial professional, your long-term success is defined by the value you deliver to your clients, and enduring success is often driven by making sure one's business efforts are a clear reflection of personal values. But, where does your broker-dealer stand on values – are they a positive reflection of you and your business? This white paper from Cambridge Investment Research addresses these key questions and more.

By Cambridge Investment Research