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ALTERNATIVES JUL 24, 2012
The modern economic and political cycle: Wash, rinse, repeat

The global financial markets and economy have been unable to return to steady growth following the financial crisis that began in 2008. This has not been without occasional bouts of optimism, where momentum builds as market participants embrace a growing expectation of reaching a critical escape velocity. However, these sentimental boosts have been fleeting. While each round has been distinct, it is worthwhile to note that the cycles are eerily similar.

By Paul Menchaca
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 24, 2012
Seeking creative ways to pay high college costs

By Liz Skinner
This fund seeks out innovation in companies large and small
EQUITIES JUL 24, 2012
This fund seeks out innovation in companies large and small

By focusing on the characteristics of business innovation without regard for market capitalization, industry or geographic location, the Alpine Innovators Fund has developed a pattern of often moving independent from the overall market

By Jeff Benjamin
Lawmakers want to limit scope of municipal adviser regulation
FIXED INCOME JUL 24, 2012
Lawmakers want to limit scope of municipal adviser regulation

Legislation to limit scope of municipal adviser regulation draws bipartisan support; subcommittee vote Aug. 1

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Another huge win as Dynasty lands $4B breakaway from MSSB
RIAS JUL 24, 2012
Another huge win as Dynasty lands $4B breakaway from MSSB

It's another huge win for Dynasty Financial Partners as the firm nabs $4B breakaway from MSSB

By DJAMIESON
New deadline looms for retirement plan fee disclosure
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2012
New deadline looms for retirement plan fee disclosure

Now that a new federal rule took effect requiring plan providers to disclose certain 401(k) fees, sponsors have until the end of next month to pass the word to participants

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2012
New fee disclosure rules could shake up 401(k) world

Financial advisers who work with 401(k) plan sponsors — as well as those prospecting for new clients in the retirement plan arena — will get a chance to shine this summer when new Labor Department fee disclosure rules kick in July 1.

By Mark Bruno
RIAS JUL 24, 2012
Merrill private bankers in Texas register, join Dynasty

New firm Syntal Capital Partners made up of six ex-Merrill advisers, chooses Dynasty Financial platform

By AOSTERLAND
For inflation protection, this JPMorgan fund doesn't allocate only to TIPS
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 24, 2012
For inflation protection, this JPMorgan fund doesn't allocate only to TIPS

A third of this JPMorgan fund is invested in real estate investment trusts, commodities and inflation-sensitive equities, including metals, mining and infrastructure.

By Jeff Benjamin
Compare and contrast: New financial aid letter reveals costs of different colleges
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 23, 2012
Compare and contrast: New financial aid letter reveals costs of different colleges

White House releases standard form that, among other things, shows the tab students will run up at various universities

By Liz Skinner
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 23, 2012
American, T. Rowe win big in oil M&A deal

American Funds and T. Rowe Price Group Inc. are the big mutual fund winners in Chinese offshore oil producer CNOOC Ltd's acquisition of Nexen Inc. (NXT).

By Jason Kephart
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 23, 2012
Two years later, Dodd-Frank remains in neutral

It's been nearly two years since the passage of the landmark legislation. So far, the law has translated into precious little reform.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Ex-BofA executive indicted for fraud in municipal bond probe
FIXED INCOME JUL 23, 2012
Ex-BofA executive indicted for fraud in municipal bond probe

A former Bank of America executive was indicted for allegedly participating in what prosecutors said was a “far-reaching conspiracy” to defraud municipal bond investments through bid rigging

By Doug Cubberley
Peregrine's fraud went undetected in two U.S. agency reviews
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 23, 2012
Peregrine's fraud went undetected in two U.S. agency reviews

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission reviewed operations at Peregrine Financial Group Inc. at least twice since 2006 without detecting the fraud that led to the collapse of the futures broker and a $200 million shortfall in client funds

By Doug Cubberley
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 23, 2012
Next NAPFA boss calls Finra 'colossal failure,' B-Ds 'dinosaurs'

By Jason Kephart
Following $84M loss, Finra board election commences
BROKER DEALERS JUL 23, 2012
Following $84M loss, Finra board election commences

Regulator reveals three candidates for small-firm seat, as well as other nominees; some hot topics

By DJAMIESON
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 23, 2012
Definitely not-for-profit: Finra loses $84M in 2011 on rising expenses

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. took a hit as regulatory fees continued to decline and the costs of its ongoing integration with the NYSE rose.

By DJAMIESON
When looking to commodities, consider long/short funds, ETFs
ALTERNATIVES JUL 23, 2012
When looking to commodities, consider long/short funds, ETFs

The wisdom of letting your manager worry about backwardation, contango when investing in commodities

By AOSTERLAND
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 23, 2012
FSI ramps up lobbying on indie contractor status, other tax issues

Lewis is latest hire charged with pushing advisers' agenda on Capitol Hill

By John Goff
Bill would dramatically jack up SEC fines on securities firms
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 22, 2012
Bill would dramatically jack up SEC fines on securities firms

A new bill in Congress would dramatically raise the fines meted out by the SEC. How dramatically? An individual firm could be hit with a $10 million charge -- per violation.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.