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INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 17, 2012
The largest money managers

By D Hampton
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2012
SEC exam boss tapped to ride herd on investment industry

Champ replaces Rominger as head of Division of Investment Management

By Liz Skinner
TD, Schwab, others sued in patent infringement case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2012
TD, Schwab, others sued in patent infringement case

Australian firm claims offerings from TD, Schwab, others violate patent

By DJAMIESON
Under Dems' bill, RIAs would be hit with user fees
RIAS JUN 15, 2012
Under Dems' bill, RIAs would be hit with user fees

Waters' legislation aims to retain SEC examinations of investment advisers; all registered firms would be assessed a charge

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
B-D, execs who allegedly preyed on seniors hit with $2.6M in fines, restitution
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2012
B-D, execs who allegedly preyed on seniors hit with $2.6M in fines, restitution

Brookstone Securities socked by Finra for sale of CMOs to the elderly

By Bruce Kelly
Is Medicare the next frontier for financial advice?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2012
Is Medicare the next frontier for financial advice?

Expertise in government medical plan will boost an adviser's business, help retain clients, surveys show

By Mary Beth Franklin
Mary Beth Franklin reveals the magic number for claiming Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2012
Mary Beth Franklin reveals the magic number for claiming Social Security

Secret to getting the most money from Uncle Sam is like the secret of comedy: Timing

By Darla Mercado
Rominger: SEC has to become more efficient
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2012
Rominger: SEC has to become more efficient

The Securities and Exchange Commission lucked out with $136 million in extra funding from Congress this year, but it has to learn to stretch its budget further, according to an agency leader.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Rominger mulling timeline for 12(b)-1 fee rule
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 15, 2012
Rominger mulling timeline for 12(b)-1 fee rule

In the last 48 hours, Eileen Rominger, the new director of the Division of Investment Management at the Securities and Exchange Commission, has appeared before a congressional committee and addressed an investment advice industry group.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
WIREHOUSES JUN 14, 2012
Which brokerage has the top stock pickers?

Which brokerage has the top stock pickers?

By John Goff
CPAs seek estate tax certainty from Congress
RIAS JUN 14, 2012
CPAs seek estate tax certainty from Congress

CPAs say uncertainty impedes proper estate planning, places undue burden on taxpayers

By Liz Skinner
RIAS JUN 14, 2012
VA sales slow in 2012 as insurers leave the space

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 14, 2012
Stanford's advisers face long, tough legal slog

The legal woes of R. Allen Stanford, who was found guilty on 13 of 14 charges of fraud by a Houston jury last week, may be over.

By Dan Jamieson
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 14, 2012
Why Allen Stanford could increase advisers' costs

The day after R. Allen Stanford was convicted of operating a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, members of Congress pressed officials of the Securities Investor Protection Corp. to reimburse his victims.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Big donor-advised funds see big jump in contributions
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2012
Big donor-advised funds see big jump in contributions

Fidelity, Schwab and Vanguard record 77% hike in donations; 'stunning'

By John Goff
Few advisers have full access to client investment info, but continue to advise anyway
RIAS JUN 13, 2012
Few advisers have full access to client investment info, but continue to advise anyway

78% of advisers lack access to clients' full financial pictures but continue to advise anyway

By Darla Mercado
Investor panel to voice concerns of retail investors — but will anyone listen?
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 13, 2012
Investor panel to voice concerns of retail investors — but will anyone listen?

Advisory group designed to counter Wall Street clout; SEC not required to act on recommendations, though

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION JUN 13, 2012
The financial adviser's quick guide to social media archiving

Social media is an incredibly fun and effective way to engage with millions of people online. Along with the excitement, however, is the perceived buzz kill—FINRA and SEC compliance standards.

By Amy McIlwain
BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2012
Wirehouse pay approaches parity with indies', study says

By Darla Mercado
RIAS JUN 13, 2012
Clients want tech - but advisers still stalling

By AOSTERLAND