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AllianceBernstein's iPad app supports multiple uses
FINTECH DEC 10, 2012
AllianceBernstein's iPad app supports multiple uses

By Janowski Davis
House rep: Image-conscious Schapiro to blame for Reg D delay
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 10, 2012
House rep: Image-conscious Schapiro to blame for Reg D delay

McHenry claims SEC boss' concern about legacy has stalled bi-partisan private placement proposal

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MK deal closed — and the rejiggering starts at Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 10, 2012
MK deal closed — and the rejiggering starts at Raymond James

Just a week since the acquisition was finalized, RJ announces appointments and promotions

By AOSTERLAND
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2012
Many unaware of this Social Security twist

By MFXFeeder
Pavia: Industry should create a single standard for investment advice
OPINION DEC 09, 2012
Pavia: Industry should create a single standard for investment advice

The back-and-forth touched off by NAPFA's announcement last Tuesday to go all-CFP next year highlights the fact that after decades of discussion and debate, the financial advisory business is still struggling to define itself.

By Jim Pavia
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2012
Tweaking your home to 'age in place'

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2012
Finra on to B-Ds that sold VAs with hedge funds

By Bruce Kelly
OPINION DEC 09, 2012
Tax decisions must be weighed carefully

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2012
Investing strategies as taxes rise

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 09, 2012
U.K. advisers may exit industry in '13

By DJAMIESON
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2012
The case for fixed-indexed annuities

By Doug Wolff
FINTECH DEC 09, 2012
Modern Java: How Trust Company of America is rebuilding with it

As part of an online extra for this week's Tech Update column on Trust Company of America's new Liberty client interface (and soon adviser interface in addition) I said I would publish more of my interview with Dave Curry.

By Davis Janowski
INsider: Edward Jones contract — new or not — perplexes brokers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 07, 2012
INsider: Edward Jones contract — new or not — perplexes brokers

Brokers at Edward Jones are being asked to sign a new employment contract. While the agreement is not new, the tough wording has caught some reps by surprise.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH DEC 07, 2012
Younger clients give thumbs down to face time: Survey

Not interested in taking a meeting — at least, not in person

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH DEC 07, 2012
eFileCabinet update

By Janowski Davis
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 07, 2012
Sarch: Full disclosure on recruiting incentives? Bring it on!

Full disclosure on recruiting packages? Bring it on!

By Danny Sarch
Finra plan for bonus disclosure draws sharp reaction
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 07, 2012
Finra plan for bonus disclosure draws sharp reaction

A potential proposal by Finra requiring reps to dislose their recruitment incentive to clients is drawing decidedly mixed reviews. Dan Jamieson reports on the reaction.

By DJAMIESON
If Uncle Sam taxes munis, munis could tax Uncle Sam
FIXED INCOME DEC 07, 2012
If Uncle Sam taxes munis, munis could tax Uncle Sam

If lawmakers try to balance the federal budget by taxing muni bond income, individual states will have the green light to start taxing the income from Treasury bonds owned by state residents.

By Jeff Benjamin
'Other half' now down to one percent
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 07, 2012
'Other half' now down to one percent

New data shows richest Americans getting richer, while ranks of middle-class and lower-income earners swell

By John Goff
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2012
Nursing homes bleed assets dry: Study

Median household wealth zapped by stay of over thirty days; the good news — once you're broke, Medicare kicks in

By Darla Mercado