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BROKER DEALERS AUG 06, 2013
D.A. Davidson in deal for Crowell Weedon

Montana-based D.A Davidson plans to acquire Crowell Weedon, a big brokerage run out of Los Angeles. How big? The combo will create the largest full-service IBD in the western U.S.

By AOSTERLAND
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2013
Ruling could help reps get rid of BrokerCheck blemishes

Following a controversial court ruling, Finra could be flooded by reps looking to clean up their BrokerCheck files.

By DJAMIESON
OPINION AUG 05, 2013
The next ETF juggernaut?

With 15 ETFs in the pipeline, Fidelity is poised to take on Pimco and Vanguard.

By Gregory Crawford
EQUITIES AUG 05, 2013
The Takeaway: Keep an eye on that sales assistant!

By Joshua Brown
FIXED INCOME AUG 05, 2013
Pair of Pimco closed-end funds suddenly blue-light specials

A pair of Bill Gross-managed closed-end funds have been dragged down in the bond rout. How far down? The two are trading at a discount to their NAV — a rarity.

By JKEPHART
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 05, 2013
Details are missing in the arbitration vs. court debate

By MFXFeeder
RIAS AUG 05, 2013
Buckingham buys Dallas RIA with help from Focus Financial

Deal gives St. Louis-based firm a fourth location, asset bump to $4.9B.

By AOSTERLAND
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 05, 2013
Finra boosts arbitrator oversight after one indicted

Industry watchdog sets background checks and reviews for arbitrators after one panelist failed to disclose legal problems.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 05, 2013
Reps willing to bear 'substantial costs' of fiduciary duty: SIFMA exec

Reps are willing to deal with the 'substantial costs' of a uniform fiduciary duty, says a SIFMA exec — provided the SEC gives clear guidance for compliance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SIFMA names two high-profile politicians to top posts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 05, 2013
SIFMA names two high-profile politicians to top posts

Gregg, Bentsen hired to lead securities industry group; want DOL to ditch fiduciary reform.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 05, 2013
Upper-classmen? Study shows colleges taking from the poor, giving to the rich

In what is being called a 'dramatic shift,' colleges are offering generous financial aid packages to wealthier students and shortchanging poorer ones. | <i>The Road to Tuition</i> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20130503/FREE/503009999/PH>States with the best 529s</a>

By John Goff
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 05, 2013
RegEd buying Arkovi

By Janowski Davis
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 04, 2013
Best ways to time retirement and Social Security

Earnings in months leading up to retirement date can be ignored.

By Mary Beth Franklin
OPINION AUG 04, 2013
Keep an eye on that sales assistant

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 04, 2013
Fiduciary champion gets his day in court

Plan adviser Hutcheson facing 17 counts of wire fraud.

By Darla Mercado
FIXED INCOME AUG 03, 2013
Bond rout: Just a blip or sign of bleak future?

By AOSTERLAND
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 03, 2013
Dow jonesing for more, breaks all-time high

Investor sentiment has clearly turned. On Tuesday, that point was hammered home as the DJIA topped the old intra-day record.

By John Goff
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2013
The Hartford pulls back on VA pullback — in a few states

Informs some clients that they can keep investment options.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2013
VA customers irate about rule changes

Advisers, regulators crying foul as insurers seek alterations.

By Darla Mercado
FIXED INCOME AUG 02, 2013
Pimco's Gross adds Treasuries after TIPs bet misses

As investors were yanking $9.9 billion from his flagship fund last month, Bill Gross was adding Treasuries to make up for his wrong-way bet on inflation.

By Gregory Crawford