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FINTECH APR 04, 2013
Time-saving tech tools

By Janowski Davis
FINTECH APR 04, 2013
Android operating system catching up

The Samsung S III most widely used Android device, Kindle Fire remains top tablet

By Janowski Davis
ALTERNATIVES APR 04, 2013
E&O underwriters screen alt products

Insurers that underwrite errors-and-omissions policies for broker-dealers are exercising greater authority in approving the alternative investments that their clients sell.

By Bruce Kelly
OPINION APR 03, 2013
No more excuses for not being wired

Both Finra and the SEC have signed off on social media, so don't wait any longer

By Kristin Andree
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2013
American Funds ups its game in retirement arena

Faced with outflows in retirement share class, American Funds launches new lineup of products, adds new options for advisers.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2013
REIT spurns rival's offer, pursues its own agenda

Cole turns down bid from rival American Realty Capital; minimizes the premium

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2013
Americans' retirement confidence remains at an all-time low

Enormous opportunity exists for advisers to help clients save and thrive.

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES APR 03, 2013
Meredith Whitney reveals 'the stock to own this year'

Meredith Whitney has once again come out with a bold market prediction. But this time, she's not alone in her thinking.

By John Goff
FINTECH APR 03, 2013
So, you're on Facebook; now what?

By Janowski Davis
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2013
Investors up in arms over Cole's quick kick of $5.7B offer

Advisers, investors looking for answers after REIT's management rejects generous bid from American Realty Capital

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 02, 2013
Merrill settles unpaid-OT suit for $12M

Lawsuit filed on behalf of a potential class of 12,000 client associates seeking compensation for unpaid overtime work between 2010 and 2012

By AOSTERLAND
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2013
Sweet ERISA: Pru wins in court, seals pension transfer with Verizon

Judge finds no violation of retirement law, rejects retirees' bid to block D-B handoff

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2013
Hold the phone: Retirees aim to block Verizon pension pass to Pru

Non-union workers file suit, allege breach of fiduciary duty, failure to provide disclosure

By Darla Mercado
Verizon-Pru deal the latest move to reduce pension liability
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2013
Verizon-Pru deal the latest move to reduce pension liability

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2013
Protective Life spends $1 billion for MONY business

Deal includes acquisition of Axa's MONY Life Insurance, reinsuring a block of life policies.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Age difference creates Social Security quandry

Older, lower-earning wife means couple has fewer choices

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 31, 2013
Cetera exec steps aside

By DJAMIESON
OPINION MAR 31, 2013
A shot across the bow at fund directors

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 31, 2013
Advisers watch SCOTUS arguments on gay marriage

Arguments on tap in two cases that could mean all or nothing for same-sex marriages.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2013
Social Security options worth investigating

Maxing out benefits requires some homework

By Mary Beth Franklin