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RIAS JUN 12, 2012
Family Office Exchange creates list of elite wealth managers

The list is aimed at those with more than $20 million in investible assets

By Andrew Osterland
Morgan Stanley share price climbs after free falling
WIREHOUSES JUN 12, 2012
Morgan Stanley share price climbs after free falling

Stock regains some ground, but still trading at under $13; ratings cut looms

By John Goff
80 the new 65? Retirement age needs radical adjustment, says AIG boss
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2012
80 the new 65? Retirement age needs radical adjustment, says AIG boss

AIG boss Robert Benmosche has offered a radical yet simple solution to gaping shortfalls in government pension and medical programs. Push the retirement age back -- way back.

By John Goff
WIREHOUSES JUN 12, 2012
MSSB woes now in 3D

Roll out of new technology problem sees plenty of glitches; large undertaking

By Danny Sarch
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2012
Dilemma for Ford retirees: Monthly check or lump sum?

By Darla Mercado
Bachus bill pushed back
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 11, 2012
Bachus bill pushed back

Red light for now, but SRO bill still seen getting greenlighted

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 11, 2012
Forces beyond his control imperil Obama

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS JUN 11, 2012
Pershing banking on opportunity in helping indies retain hybrid reps

By DJAMIESON
In custody battle, Pershing reaches landmark
RIAS JUN 11, 2012
In custody battle, Pershing reaches landmark

Advisors Solutions unit surpasses $100 billion mark in RIA assets under custody

By DJAMIESON
Goldman retirement exec joins J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2012
Goldman retirement exec joins J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services

Bill McDermott, head of defined contribution at Goldman Sachs, to lead sales at J.P. Morgan unit

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2012
Tax-wise ways to draw down IRAs and 401(k)s

By MFXFeeder
Bachus bill could shutter 41% of advisory firms in this state, survey finds
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 11, 2012
Bachus bill could shutter 41% of advisory firms in this state, survey finds

Small firms in Massachusetts could be decimiated: Finra cites 'critical need to fill an untenable gap in investor protection'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
HighTower's open platform will put pressure on custodians: Weissbluth
RIAS JUN 11, 2012
HighTower's open platform will put pressure on custodians: Weissbluth

Firm's boss says HOST system shows strengths, weakness of other firm's systems; can influence pricing

By DJAMIESON
Claim of 25% returns from stock index investments was a fraud: SEC
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 11, 2012
Claim of 25% returns from stock index investments was a fraud: SEC

Commission claims Geringer actually lost millions in trades, duped clients

By Liz Skinner
Capital cushions would gut money fund profits: ICI
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 11, 2012
Capital cushions would gut money fund profits: ICI

Survey is the latest in institute's attacks on SEC's proposed reforms

By AOSTERLAND
Fisher's firm to pay $376K to retiree who just wanted to buy his book
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 11, 2012
Fisher's firm to pay $376K to retiree who just wanted to buy his book

Instead, investment outfit allegedly pressured 64-year-old into cashing out bond portfolio and purchasing equities

By John Goff
529 savings plans for lower ed proposed
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 10, 2012
529 savings plans for lower ed proposed

Bill proposed to allow parents to use 529 savings plans for K-12 in addition to college

By Liz Skinner
OPINION JUN 10, 2012
Real student debt problem is private

President Barack Obama and Congress should focus their efforts on helping students avoid predatory high-interest loans from private lenders.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 10, 2012
A shift to retirement readiness occurring in 401(k) plans

By MFXFeeder
BROKER DEALERS JUN 10, 2012
B-D, execs hit with $2.6M in fines, restitution on CMO sales

By Bruce Kelly