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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 30, 2013
Fewer advisers than expected switch to state oversight

Back in 2009, regulators predicted that 4,000 investment advisers would shift from SEC regulation to state oversight. They were slightly off.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Clients get two-fer when they postpone Social Security

They earn 8%-per-year delayed retirement credits plus annual COLAs

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIAS OCT 30, 2013
COLA boosts estate tax exemption for couples to $10.5M

IRS also sets tax break for single filers at $5.25M

By Bloomberg
RIAS OCT 30, 2013
Report paints picture of 'typical' adviser

Median investment adviser under SEC regulation has $270M in AUM, 92 accounts, and eight employees

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2013
Ex-Madoff staff look to 'embarrass' SEC at trial

Five ex-employees of Bernard Madoff on trial accused of aiding his $17 billion fraud seek to “embarrass” Securities and Exchange Commission witnesses by asking about bungled Madoff audits, prosecutors say.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2013
Don't let your debts sink your retirement goals

Why some financial professionals now say debt management is key to successful retirement planning

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2013
Best way an adviser can help: Cut up the credit cards

Plan advisers wanting to step up their service to 401(k) clients, and their workers need look no further than bread-and-butter debt management.

By Darla Mercado
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2013
Ways to give to charity without getting weighed down by taxes

Major changes tied to the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 could make charitable giving a way to soften the bite of higher taxes

By Darla Mercado
EQUITIES OCT 29, 2013
Take Five with Dan Veru of Palisade Capital Management

From the upcoming Twitter Inc. IPO to the prospects for the United States becoming energy independent, Dan Veru, chief investment officer at Palisade Capital Management LLC, has an investment angle to share.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2013
Is cash king? Top money managers say yes

As stock markets flirt with record highs, steep prices make this a seller's market with few bargains, they say

By Gregory Crawford
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2013
Smallest stocks rally nearly twice as fast

Smaller companies usually climb faster at the start of a bull market. Is the economy on its way up?

By Matt Ackermann
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2013
BlackRock's Fink: There are 'bubble-like markets again'

BlackRock Inc. Chief Executive Officer Laurence D. Fink, whose company is the world's largest money manager with $4.1 trillion in assets, said Federal Reserve policy is contributing to “bubble-like markets.”

By Matt Ackermann
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2013
Tapering speculation on back burner after weak jobs report

Fed will start easing off its tapering in March at earliest, market watchers say

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2013
Wait for it — Labor Department delays fiduciary rule

Borzi offers few details but says re-proposal will cover brokers selling IRAs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES OCT 29, 2013
REIT urges Thompson to resign in wake of regulatory charges

Finra's fraud allegations cited as Tony Thompson is urged to resign his role with the REIT he runs. <b>Also: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20130811/REG/308119973&quot;>Details on Finra's initial allegations.</b></a>

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2013
Senate Democrats urge delay in Labor fiduciary-duty rules

Group wants coordination between SEC and DOL on contentious issue.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2013
House Committee approves bill to slow DOL, SEC fiduciary rulemaking

If it gets through House, Senate passage unlikely but the idea is out there.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 28, 2013
Pressure is on

Restructuring at MetLife has put two broker-dealers under one roof, and has increased the pressure on reps to sell the company's proprietary products.

By Andrew Leigh
WIREHOUSES OCT 27, 2013
Wirehouses find a way through 401(k) regulation

As 401(k) plan advising gets closer attention from regulators, brokers are finding a way to play

By Darla Mercado
OPINION OCT 27, 2013
Seinfeld star's adviser sued

Adviser to the stars Bambi Holzer is facing the wrath of regulators for allegedly lying to one of her former firms. Bruce Kelly tells the story.

By Andrew Leigh