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Finra to revamp market examination process for broker-dealers
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 01, 2011
Finra to revamp market examination process for broker-dealers

Finra will take a data-centric approach to performing market exams, pulling reams of information from broker-dealers, insurance companies and clearing firms.

By Darla Mercado
Barclays sees S&P 500 way up by end of year
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 01, 2011
Barclays sees S&P 500 way up by end of year

Firm predicts large-cap index will reach 1450; lack of confidence by consumers, corporations actually a plus for markets

By John Goff
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 01, 2011
AARP refutes reports that it has kowtowed to Social Security cuts

The AARP has refuted an article in today's Wall Street Journal saying the organization had a change of heart after internal debates and had decided that it would accept benefit cuts to the massive entitlement program.

By Darla Mercado
Jackson National seen 'tapping' — not slamming — brakes in latest VA deceleration
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 01, 2011
Jackson National seen 'tapping' — not slamming — brakes in latest VA deceleration

Closing of funds to investors suggests carrier's plan to slow variable annuity sales will be less aggressive than first thought; 'quite modest'

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 30, 2011
Save hard

The Department of Education this week released its latest data on the cost of a college education. The list of the priciest private universities offered several surprises -- and a stark reminder of just how expensive higher education has gotten.

By John Goff
B-Ds ought to review standards of conduct, supervisory procedures for VA sales: Finra lawyer
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 30, 2011
B-Ds ought to review standards of conduct, supervisory procedures for VA sales: Finra lawyer

Finra's variable annuity suitability rule should be old news to broker-dealers, but firms that want to steer clear of an arbitration land mine ought to review their procedures.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RIAS JUN 30, 2011
Clients won't care if you don't

Surprise, surprise: 85% of full-service investment firms' clients have never heard of, nor do they understand, the difference between the suitability standard followed by brokers and the fiduciary standard followed by registered investment advisers, according to a J.D. Power & Associates survey

By MFXFeeder
JPMorgan, Credit Suisse top Greenwich's U.S. equity broker list
NEWS EQUITIES JUN 30, 2011
JPMorgan, Credit Suisse top Greenwich's U.S. equity broker list

U.S. equity research and related services from JPMorgan Chase & Co. was voted the most valuable to asset managers surveyed by Greenwich Associates.

By Doug Cubberley
JPMorgan will return $800M to Lehman brokerage clients
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 30, 2011
JPMorgan will return $800M to Lehman brokerage clients

April agreement for JPMorgan Chase & Co. to return $800 million in cash and securities approved by judge

By Doug Cubberley
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 30, 2011
Roubini is pessimistic, once again

A “perfect storm” of fiscal woes in the United States, a slowdown in China, European debt restructuring and stagnation in Japan may hurt the global economy, according to New York University professor Nouriel Roubini

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS JUN 30, 2011
Jackson pares funds to curb VA liability

By Darla Mercado
Elder financial fraud claiming nearly $3B
NEWS RIAS JUN 29, 2011
Elder financial fraud claiming nearly $3B

Ah, retirement. Golf. Cruises. Leisurely walks. And getting financially abused by family members, strangers and businesses.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2011
Retirement savings tax breaks targeted

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 29, 2011
Reps face belt-tightening at MSSB

By Andrew Osterland
Morgan Stanley worth more dead than alive?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 29, 2011
Morgan Stanley worth more dead than alive?

Analyst Brad Hintz says Morgan Stanley could shut down its enormous trading business -- and the bank would still be worth more than what its stock is currently trading at. The takeaway? Investors are missing a good bet.

By John Goff
Lawmakers look to tighten the 401(k) tap
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2011
Lawmakers look to tighten the 401(k) tap

Aim to get rid of debit cards for the retirement plan, reduce number of loans workers can take

By John Goff
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 29, 2011
ARS mess could cost Raymond James up to $50M

Raymond James Financial Inc. could face a loss of $25 million to $50 million if it has to buy back distressed auction-rate securities from clients immediately

By Bruce Kelly
RJ brokerage boss: We're not looking to buy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 29, 2011
RJ brokerage boss: We're not looking to buy

Securities America, other B-Ds may be seeking suitors, but Averitt says acquisition 'makes no sense' for Raymond James Financial Services

By Robert Hordt
In break from Allianz, Pimco to launch its own brokerage biz
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 29, 2011
In break from Allianz, Pimco to launch its own brokerage biz

With its assets rising six-fold, mutual fund giant Pimco is set to launch its own brokerage operation. The real question: what does the move say about the fund firm's relationship with parent Allianz?

By John Goff
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 28, 2011
It's never too early

You're never too young to start learning about money and how to manage it

By Andrew Osterland