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Wells Fargo sued by borrowers over reverse mortgage policies
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2012
Wells Fargo sued by borrowers over reverse mortgage policies

Wells Fargo & Co. is ignoring federal rules on reverse mortgages and forcing homes into foreclosure instead of giving heirs a chance to buy them, according to a lawsuit.

By Doug Cubberley
RIAS JUN 28, 2012
Adviser creates program for young professionals

When adviser Jackie Kleinman decided to create a program to help young professionals manage the money issues that come up early in their careers, she ended up rejuvenating her own career, too

By LKUYKENDALL
Advisers must act after Obamacare gets clean bill of health from Supreme Court
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
Advisers must act after Obamacare gets clean bill of health from Supreme Court

In the climax to an epic legal battle, the Supreme Court ruled that President Obama's massive health-care overhaul does not violate the Constitution. So what does this mean for advisers? Plenty.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Supreme Court ruling an ill wind for these health care stocks
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
Supreme Court ruling an ill wind for these health care stocks

Hospitals, big pharma likely winners, but HMOs, equipment makers could take a hit

By Jeff Benjamin
House Republicans to pitch one-year student loan rate fix
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 28, 2012
House Republicans to pitch one-year student loan rate fix

House Republicans will pitch a temporary fix for a student loan rate set to double to 6.8% July 1 by combining it with a highway spending bill

By Doug Cubberley
RIAS JUN 28, 2012
Delays mar switch to state registration

By DJAMIESON
Merrill fined for allegedly overcharging customers by $32M
WIREHOUSES JUN 28, 2012
Merrill fined for allegedly overcharging customers by $32M

Brokerage agrees to pay nearly $3M fine to settle Finra enforcement action; 'improper coding' blamed

By Liz Skinner
Tardy RIA state filers subject to 'deregistration' by SEC
RIAS JUN 28, 2012
Tardy RIA state filers subject to 'deregistration' by SEC

Tardy RIA state filers will be subject to 'deregistration' by the SEC. But it looks like scores of mid-sized firms are going to miss the deadline

By DJAMIESON
SEC or Finra? No contest which one advisers chose, IN survey shows
RIAS JUN 28, 2012
SEC or Finra? No contest which one advisers chose, IN survey shows

Respondents willing to pay user fee to commission to avoid SRO oversight

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MSSB's Darst: Three criteria needed for a new secular bull run
EQUITIES JUN 28, 2012
MSSB's Darst: Three criteria needed for a new secular bull run

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney's chief investment strategist remains optimistic about America's future, citing the country's ability to innovate.

By Paul Menchaca
Health care space has horse in race with possible Obamacare repeal
EQUITIES JUN 28, 2012
Health care space has horse in race with possible Obamacare repeal

Romney win would be boon for insurers, bust for hospital-related stocks

By Jeff Benjamin
GAO calls on SEC to beef up Finra oversight
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 28, 2012
GAO calls on SEC to beef up Finra oversight

The Government Accountability Office is calling on the SEC to step up its oversight of Finra, including reviewing the compensation of its executives. The GAO, the investigative arm of Congress, also said that Finra should conduct “retrospective reviews” of its rules to determine whether they are effective.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisers ducking crucial retirement issue: MIT prof
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
Advisers ducking crucial retirement issue: MIT prof

Financial advisers 'hide under the table' when clients ask about future health care costs, says Coughlin; guessing game

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
No easy fix to withdrawal rates in retirement

By MFXFeeder
Translating Medicare-ese for financial advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
Translating Medicare-ese for financial advisers

Another new tool helps advisers guide their clients through the ever-important Medicare decisions

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 28, 2012
Fed loans best option, even at twice the price

By Liz Skinner
Student loan rates about to double?
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 28, 2012
Student loan rates about to double?

Measure seeking to extend current 3.4% coupon in limbo as GOP blocks Senate debate

By Liz Skinner
Seven retirement questions all advisers should ask
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
Seven retirement questions all advisers should ask

The answers can prove pivotal in setting up an investment program for clients, says professor

By Darla Mercado
Fewer advisory firms make the switch to state oversight
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 28, 2012
Fewer advisory firms make the switch to state oversight

A strong March for equities and asset-building efforts may have helped some firms stay with SEC registration rather than switch to state oversight.

By DJAMIESON
European crisis will affect capital markets for years: Allianz
FIXED INCOME JUN 27, 2012
European crisis will affect capital markets for years: Allianz

Allianz investment experts see problems in global capital market for years to come.

By AOSTERLAND