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NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 22, 2008
Shareholders reject executive-pay vote

Proposals voted on at Citigroup, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley that allow investors to weigh in on pay were not well received.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 22, 2008
Brinker Capital hits asset milestone

Brinker Capital Inc. has surpassed the $10 billion mark in assets under management.

By Bloomberg
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 22, 2008
Florida pension fund sues AIG

A Florida pension fund yesterday filed suit against AIG and four executives of making misleading statements about the company’s finances.

By mstrickberger
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2008
LPL acquisitions on back burner, exec says

Concentrating on its existing 11,100 advisers is LPL's first priority, said executive William Dwyer III.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 21, 2008
Eaton Vance profit more than doubles

The Boston-based money manager posted net income of $53.2 million, or 43 cents per share.

By Bloomberg
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 21, 2008
Ex-AIG chief may face civil charges

A Wells notice was sent to Maurice Greenberg, former chief executive of AIG, last Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 20, 2008
Economist: Recession fears unfounded

The economy will probably avoid going into recession, said Marci Rossell, a former chief economist for CNBC Inc. television.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 20, 2008
PPI rises less than was expected

The producer price index edged up a weaker-than-expected 0.2% last month, reflecting reduced gasoline prices at the producer level.

By Bloomberg
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 20, 2008
Report: AIG to raise $20 billion

American International Group Inc.’s will raise $20 billion to guard against further write-downs, according to published reports.

By Bloomberg
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAY 19, 2008
Citi to take more active role in SMAs

For the first time, starting in July, Citigroup Inc.'s managed-account platforms will start advising Smith Barney reps and Citi private bankers on when to buy and sell specific money managers and mutual funds for their clients.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2008
Consumers see little hope of quick recovery

Consumer confidence fell to its lowest level since 1980 and its fifth-lowest reading ever.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2008
Paulson sees no quick fix for economy

The U.S. financial markets have calmed down, but more turmoil lies ahead, the secretary said today.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2008
Moglia to step down as TD’s chief executive

Joe Moglia will be succeeded by Fred Tomczyk, who has been TD Ameritrade's chief operating officer since July 2007.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2008
Economy to slow down worldwide, U.N. says

The United Nations cited expectations of only 1.8% growth for 2008, compared with growth of 3.8% in 2007.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2008
April housing starts beat expectations

Construction of new homes swung up unexpectedly in April, as the number of new multifamily housing units grew.

By Bloomberg
NEWS OPINION MAY 15, 2008
Health care is part of wealth care

What would be the financial consequence if one of your clients lost his or her physical and/or mental independence?

By Lewis J. Walker
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 15, 2008
Mutual of Omaha to pay $1.5M in kickback case

The insurer settled with the Connecticut Attorney General’s Office following an investigation into its practices.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2008
Industrial production sharply down in April

U.S. industrial production fell 0.7% in April as the manufacturing sector recorded its worst drop in nearly three years.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 14, 2008
ING takes first-quarter hit

The firm posted a 19% drop year over year in first-quarter profit due to weaker returns in its real estate and private-equity businesses

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 14, 2008
Prices rose slightly in April

The U.S. consumer price index inched up 0.2% last month, due largely to rising gasoline costs.

By Bloomberg