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Royal Bank buys City National in push to expand wealth business
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 11, 2015
Royal Bank buys City National in push to expand wealth business

Toronto-based lender to pay $5.4 billion for California banker to the stars.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 11, 2015
Accused alts manager Daniel Thibeault says SEC claims 'unsupported' by 'scant facts'

Fund manager is fighting back against request to freeze his assets, says claims are 'unsupported' and regulator is 'overly aggressive.'

By Mason Braswell
Financial adviser moves set to pick up in 2015
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2015
Financial adviser moves set to pick up in 2015

An analysis of <i>InvestmentNews'</i> Adviser on the Moves database points to an active year starting from the first quarter

By Matt Sirinides
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2015
Beware financial planners who deliver less than advertised

A third of investors in one study weren't given the help they sought, and less than 10% got advice on taxes, estate planning, education planning, debt management or personal budgeting.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 10, 2015
UBS' U.S. brokerage business not for sale: Sergio Ermotti

Sergio Ermotti, chief executive of UBS Group AG, took time Monday to deny renewed speculation that the firm's Wealth Management Americas group might be for sale.

By Mason Braswell
In a twist, ex-Cabot Lodge compliance officer recants, says he was wrong
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 10, 2015
In a twist, ex-Cabot Lodge compliance officer recants, says he was wrong

Akerman apologizes to SEC for whistleblower allegations against the broker-dealer and CEO Frydman.

By Bruce Kelly
Cabot Lodge dispute heats up with whistleblower claim
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 10, 2015
Cabot Lodge dispute heats up with whistleblower claim

Former compliance officer alleges fraud at nontraded REIT helmed by Jacob Frydman.

By Bruce Kelly
Wealthy investors loving U.S. stocks
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 10, 2015
Wealthy investors loving U.S. stocks

The rare phenomenon of placid markets and a rising economy is fueling investors' confidence. But experts worry people are too bullish on stocks.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Wealthy investors loving U.S. stocks
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 10, 2015
Wealthy investors loving U.S. stocks

Investors continue to see domestic stocks as the best thing going: Legg Mason survey.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Merrill Lynch strikes back with $1.2 billion hire
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 10, 2015
Merrill Lynch strikes back with $1.2 billion hire

After a couple big recruiting losses, Merrill picks up a $1.2 billion team of Morgan Stanley private bank advisers.

By Mason Braswell
DOL fiduciary rule stalls again as brokerage industry makes last-minute push against it
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2015
DOL fiduciary rule stalls again as brokerage industry makes last-minute push against it

The Labor Department's proposal to impose a fiduciary standard on retirement advisers has stalled as the brokerage industry makes one more, eleventh-hour bid to change it.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Pimco Total Return Fund drops another $11.6B even with decent performance
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 10, 2015
Pimco Total Return Fund drops another $11.6B even with decent performance

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Despite beating 94% of its peers since Bill Gross left the company, Pimco's Total Return Fund still dropped $11.6 billion in January. Plus: Crude oil drives the markets, unbelievable unemployment data, and finding some investments buried beneath the winter snow.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 10, 2015
When underperforming the S&P 500 is a good thing

Matching the index last year would have involved too much risk.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS ETFS FEB 10, 2015
Active managers get a seat at the ETF table

To the chagrin of some, a fast-growing industry comes to terms with active management.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Hedge fund managers testing the social media waters
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 10, 2015
Hedge fund managers testing the social media waters

Lifted advertising ban and pressure from liquid alts drive secretive managers into the open.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 10, 2015
How money managers fight their emotions and sometimes lose

Since the 2008 financial crisis, the notion that investors often behave irrationally has become axiomatic. What's more controversial is whether money managers can avoid making &amp;mdash; or even exploit &amp;mdash; the mistakes of the investing masses.

By Gregory Crawford
NEWS FINTECH FEB 09, 2015
Look beyond adviser-focused technology to improve productivity

A whole world of options lie outside industry-specific apps, including these three tools.

By Alessandra Malito
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 09, 2015
Name dropping ahead of Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting

Tens of thousands of investors will be listening to Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett on Saturday for his views on the economy and topics from ketchup to geopolitics. Here's a list of names they'll also be listening for.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 09, 2015
Next gen advisers finding their niche in the industry

Each of the 6 next-generation advisers <i>InvestmentNews</i> has followed over their first year in the advice business is finding their focus in the ever-changing industry. </br><b><i>(Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150329/YEARONEMARCH&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Our full Year One special report</a>)</b></i>

By Liz Skinner
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 09, 2015
Finding his planning niche

Spring is looking busy for Sam Honey as he prepares for the certified financial planner exam and the arrival of his second child.

By Darla Mercado