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NEWS RIAS JUL 17, 2011
Penson clearing out of U.S. clearing business

Selling operation to Apex Clearing; currently serves 230 B-Ds

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 15, 2011
Ben Bernanke personal net worth takes a hit

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke's assets may have declined in 2010 even as the stock market improved.

By Mark Bruno
CFTC to enact Dodd-Frank rule aimed at retail-commodities trading
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 15, 2011
CFTC to enact Dodd-Frank rule aimed at retail-commodities trading

A rule aimed at protecting small investors who buy U.S. commodity contracts from retail brokers will go into effect.

By Doug Cubberley
NEWS RIAS JUL 15, 2011
RIAs' revenue, AUM hit all-time highs in 2010

Let the good times roll. After several lousy years, revenues and assets under management for RIAs hit an all-time high in 2010. More of the same to come?

By Lavonne Kuykendall
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 15, 2011
After $99B collapse, rally seen for commodities

The commodities rout that knocked off $99 billion of market value two weeks ago is driving out speculators and leading The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which forecast the plunge, to predict a possible recovery

By Bloomberg
Morgan Keegan may yet fetch $1B: Sources
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2011
Morgan Keegan may yet fetch $1B: Sources

Sweepstakes for brokerage said to be down to two P/E firms; parent Regions reportedly offering to help finance the deal

By John Goff
Boogie down and out after selling private placements
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2011
Boogie down and out after selling private placements

Last dance for Florida firm that hawked Provident Reg D offering; lawyer claims Finra was the bigger problem, however

By Bruce Kelly
What Kelly's exit means for Pershing
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2011
What Kelly's exit means for Pershing

The surprise departure of the CEO of BNY Mellon does not indicate any change of strategy for the custody bank -- or its clearing unit -- said a Pershing insider.

By Dan Jamieson
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2011
Yet another P-E firm buys an indie B-D

The latest: First Allied purchased by Lovell Minnick Partners and brokerage's management team

By Bruce Kelly
George Soros ditches hedge fund empire for — a family office?
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2011
George Soros ditches hedge fund empire for — a family office?

Legendary investor George Soros is trading in his hedge fund firm for -- a family office. Of course, this family office boasts $24 billion in assets under management.

By John Goff
Guggenheim big resigns amid merger rumors
NEWS RIAS JUL 14, 2011
Guggenheim big resigns amid merger rumors

Baffico exits: sources claim that fund firm will meld Claymore, Rydex

By Jessica Toonkel
Troubles aplenty, but Bank of America still largest wealth manager
NEWS RIAS JUL 14, 2011
Troubles aplenty, but Bank of America still largest wealth manager

Now sitting on nearly $2 trillion in assets; it was a very good year for BNP Paribas

By John Goff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2011
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By John Goff
No asset class immune to June swoon
NEWS FIXED INCOME JUL 14, 2011
No asset class immune to June swoon

Investors were more like bridesmaids than brides in June. Stocks, bonds and commodities all fell, marking the first monthly decline for all three since 2009.

By John Goff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2011
BofA's Krawcheck gives Sieg expanded wealth management role

Bank of America Corp.'s retirement services head Andrew Sieg will now be responsible for a unit managing investment products.

By Doug Cubberley
NEWS RIAS JUL 14, 2011
Tougher 401(k) rules seen as 'full employment act' for RIAs

As the Labor Department prepares to issue stricter rules for the retirement fund industry, financial advisers at RIA firms are licking their chops over the prospect of poaching business from broker-dealers and insurance agents

By Dan Jamieson
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2011
Surprise! CFA stands up for adviser SRO

For decades, the Consumer Federation of America has fought for greater SEC monitoring of investment advisers. But with the commission facing funding woes, the consumer group sees the writing on the wall-- and it says 'SRO.'

By John Goff
(G)ross and Rachel? Pimco bond king said to buy Jennifer Aniston's house
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2011
(G)ross and Rachel? Pimco bond king said to buy Jennifer Aniston's house

Apparently, the new normal is not so bad for famed Pimco fund manager Bill Gross. According to reports, the bond king has purchased actress Jennifer Aniston's Beverly Hills house for $38 million.

By Jessica Toonkel
401(k) expense ratios down — except for bond funds
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2011
401(k) expense ratios down — except for bond funds

Fees fall for stock and money market funds; charges for fixed-income offerings hold steady

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2011
Guidance imminent on 401(k) income products

The Treasury Department will soon offer guidance on lifetime income options in 401(k) plans with the aim of curbing the number of individuals who are likely to outlive their retirement savings.

By Liz Skinner