Although a chasm separates Democrats and Republicans over most of the Bush tax cuts, the difference between them on taxation of investment income is more of a rift. Democrats are seeking a 20% rate on dividends and capital gains, while the GOP wants to set it at 15%.
Sources say AIG's Advisor Group is one of four potential buyers for Woodbury, The Hartford indie B-D with roughly 1,600 reps
Preferred-provider roster from FOX based on quality, not size of firms; must pass muster on 22 metrics
Goal line keeps getting moved back; 'how much you can do'
Regulator cites limited ability to protect investors; 'we could do more'
Extent of damages sought by civil litigants could be astronomical
Regulators claim he misled hedge fund investors, misused money to support Chinese company
Amid cost cuts, SRO spends $550K to make its case on Capitol Hill
DOL official says plan sponsors have duty to monitor investment menu, even self-directed accounts
You can't fine someone unless you catch them. And most securities fraud goes undetected.
With taxes on the wealthy expected to rise dramatically, a small but increasing number of Americans are renouncing their U.S. citizenship. Is this smart planning or plain crazy? Advisers weigh in.
Support for Bachus bill seems to be fading as Congress hears more about possible Finra oversight
Advisers warn that plan sponsors could stop offering self-directed accounts over concerns that they will have more fiduciary responsibility for investments.
