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NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 04, 2012
The art and science of risk management

By Franklin Templeton
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUN 04, 2012
Providers switch VA pitch to alternatives, taxes

By Darla Mercado
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 04, 2012
McCann the top-paid exec at UBS

UBS Wealth Management records another solid quarter under ex-Merrill big — but compensation's a hot topic right now for the bank's shareholders

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 04, 2012
Emerging markets, long-term opportunity

This white paper from Invesco, which features a Q&A with Mark Jason - portfolio manager of the Invesco International Growth Fund - explores the primary drivers of emerging market economies and the potential for returns in these regions.

By Invesco
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2012
Industry stiffs DOL on request for IRA data in fiduciary analysis

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Financial groups to DOL: Let's talk about IRA request
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2012
Financial groups to DOL: Let's talk about IRA request

Sent letter to department seeking sit-down with research director; information due by Jan. 15

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RIAS JUN 04, 2012
High-living broker Cliff Popper commits suicide in Florida

Cliff Popper, a broker notorious for high living and high commissions from sales of mortgage-backed securities, committed suicide on Tuesday.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS EQUITIES JUN 03, 2012
Jobs data, troubles in Europe vex market

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2012
Glimmer of hope in real estate sector sparks handicapping of early leaders

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RIAS JUN 03, 2012
Citigroup beefs up U.S. wealth business

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 03, 2012
Two Provident execs hit with fines, bans

By Bruce Kelly
The dull side of DFA
NEWS FIXED INCOME JUN 01, 2012
The dull side of DFA

In bonds, staying cool by acknowledging that boring is better

By JKEPHART
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 01, 2012
More skin in the game

Morgan Stanley executives announced plans to up the company's stake in Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. What this means for MS's credit rating -- well, that's still unclear.

By John Goff
Gold drops 6% in May on Europe's woes
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 01, 2012
Gold drops 6% in May on Europe's woes

Europe's fiscal crisis leads to gold's worst monthly run in 11 years

By Doug Cubberley
NEWS RIAS JUN 01, 2012
Washington Wealth CEO steps down

Anthony Sirianni, one of the founders of Washington Wealth Management, has left the firm.

By DJAMIESON
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 01, 2012
Why the Eurozone spells trouble for U.S.

By Jeff Benjamin
'Targets on their back,' wealthy turning to trusts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2012
'Targets on their back,' wealthy turning to trusts

Shielding assets now a prime concern of the rich; different states, different rules

By Bloomberg
D-Day: Hearing for controversial SRO plan set for June 6
NEWS RIAS JUN 01, 2012
D-Day: Hearing for controversial SRO plan set for June 6

Bachus bill to be discussed in front of house panel; sides already lining up

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RIAS JUN 01, 2012
Client churn a royal pain? Seek a niche

Affinity practice best bet to retain book of business; whole lot of jumping going on

By LKUYKENDALL
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 01, 2012
Lobbyists redouble efforts as SRO bill heads to vote

By Mark Schoeff Jr.