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Longer life expectancies are killing pension funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2015
Longer life expectancies are killing pension funds

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Pension funds never factored in that people would live as long as they're living. Plus: Fake hedge funder goes to extremes to cover his tracks, Congress to the rescue, and IRA missteps you can avoid

By Jeff Benjamin
Pimco hires Morgan Stanley's Fels as economic adviser
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 11, 2015
Pimco hires Morgan Stanley's Fels as economic adviser

Bond manager seeks to reassure clients, fortify ranks as Total Return Fund rebounds.

By Bloomberg
S&P 500 closes in on a record as rally returns
EQUITIES FEB 11, 2015
S&P 500 closes in on a record as rally returns

Ability to hold above key 2,063 level could draw in more buyers.

By Bloomberg
Declining marriage rates present a planning conundrum for long-term couples
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2015
Declining marriage rates present a planning conundrum for long-term couples

Protection takes precedence for committed couples who won't get hitched.

By Darla Mercado
Obama's retirement cap might sound good but it has an annuity problem
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2015
Obama's retirement cap might sound good but it has an annuity problem

When interest rates rise, the $3.4 million ceiling proposed could drop, trapping more people in a tax net

By Bloomberg
Royal Bank buys City National in push to expand wealth business
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Two SEC officials blast agency's Oppenheimer Holdings decision
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 10, 2015
Two SEC officials blast agency's Oppenheimer Holdings decision

SEC officials Luis Aguilar and Kara Stein (pictured) say the regulator turned a 'blind eye' to Oppenheimer's pattern of misconduct in giving the firm a penalty waiver for penny stock improprieties.

By Bloomberg
Pimco Total Return Fund drops another $11.6B even with decent performance
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
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
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