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INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 26, 2014
Morgan Stanley reaps payoff from lending business

Securities-based loans and mortgages helped drive profit margins up to a record 21%.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2014
Want to escape taxes, privacy laws? Try Monaco

With a $400 billion penthouse on offer, the principality is increasingly popular among the uber wealthy.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 25, 2014
Federal Reserve chairman Janet Yellen stays loose on monetary policy

In Jackson Hole speech, Fed chief says rates will stay low until economy achieves 2% inflation and 'maximum' unemployment

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2014
For (almost) every rule there are exceptions

There are more than 2,700 "rules" around claiming Social Security benefits and most of them can be broken

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES AUG 25, 2014
Wirehouse recruiting loans measure in the billions

Financial advisers conditioned to expect average loans of six figures as competition keeps firms ponying up for top talent.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 25, 2014
Wirehouses' cost cuts target support staff

UBS' plans to cut 75 sales assistants comes as firms including Morgan Stanley target new profit margin goals for next year.

By Mason Braswell
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 24, 2014
The lure of gold: Should you own it, and if so, how much?

Some experts advise buying now. Gold's returns are stellar over time, but its volatility is extreme.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES AUG 23, 2014
Delaware: The Sue-Me State for shareholders

In the past year or so, more than 30 major companies have quietly amended their bylaws to say Delaware courts are the only place where shareholders can file lawsuits alleging misdeeds by corporations, their managers or directors.

By Bloomberg
RIAS AUG 22, 2014
The Fed should raise rates, but it won't

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> The Fed should raise rates but... Plus: Financial advisers turn to options investing; the French government calls it quits; the SEC goes after asset-backed bonds; another Obamacare surprise; and what is really the most important meal of the day

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH AUG 22, 2014
Using technology to beat the robo-advisers at their own game

Here's a road map on how to compete with and beat online investment management services using technology.

By Sheryl Rowling
ALTERNATIVES AUG 22, 2014
Private credit markets offer investors double-digit returns

Seen as an alternative to bonds, one direct lending fund returned 12.7% last year

By Jeff Benjamin
FIXED INCOME AUG 22, 2014
Amid global turmoil, bond managers' patience is tested

Delaware Investments co-CIO says biggest focus is on the economy and interest rates.

By Jeff Benjamin
BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2014
Tony Thompson barred from securities industry

The regulator said he misrepresented $50 million private offering that later went into default

By Bruce Kelly
BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2014
Lawyers for Tony Thompson want out

The law firm, which is representing the real estate investor in a number of cases, cites a breakdown in communication and failure to pay legal fees.

By Bruce Kelly
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 21, 2014
Wanted: Gold bears

On today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: Investors still too bullish on gold. Plus: Structuring client portfolios for retirement, about that breach at JP Morgan, Pimco's long, hard fourth quarter, a big real estate deal and an event you shouldn't miss.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 21, 2014
Wells Fargo facing possible Finra action over anti-money-laundering failures

Firm receives Wells Notice notifying it that action is possible because one branch office's activity

By Mason Braswell
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2014
Prepare yourself mentally for the next bear market

The bull has not finished running but the time is now for investors to get their minds around its impending end.

By Mike Boyle
EQUITIES AUG 21, 2014
Are you prepared for the next bear market?

The bull hasn't finished running but the time is now for investors to get their minds around its impending end.

By Mike Boyle
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
Why postponing Social Security benefits makes more sense now

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
Everyone's talking about postponing Social Security benefits

By Mary Beth Franklin