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RIAS APR 13, 2012
RJ says that RIA custody is a 'strategic imperative'

By Dan Jamieson
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 13, 2012
Adviser in DOL probe denies charges he stole funds

An attorney for Matthew Hutcheson, a well-known fiduciary advocate who is being investigated by the Labor Department for alleged abuses in handling his clients' retirement funds, is asserting that his client has done nothing wrong and that the money is safe

By Darla Mercado
Probe of high-profile 401(k) fiduciary advocate could cost advisers business
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2012
Probe of high-profile 401(k) fiduciary advocate could cost advisers business

DOL said to be investigating claims Hutcheson stole money from plan sponsors; he trumpeted fiduciary standard to Congress

By Darla Mercado
FIXED INCOME APR 12, 2012
Bond buyers betting on big bounce-back for Treasuries

By Bloomberg
Money market funds still face contagion risk: SEC's Plaze
MUTUAL FUNDS APR 12, 2012
Money market funds still face contagion risk: SEC's Plaze

“There have been hundreds of money fund bailouts, where the funds would have broken the buck if the manager hadn't stepped in,” said Robert E. Plaze, deputy director of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Investment Management

By Jason Kephart
Goldman exec: Firm only interested in one thing — and it's not helping clients
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2012
Goldman exec: Firm only interested in one thing — and it's not helping clients

Smith claims bank's only concern is making money off customers; 'makes me ill'

By John Goff
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2012
Ex-NBA star David Robinson now managing money

NBA hall-of-famer David Robinson scores $15M From Texas Teacher's pension fund

By Bloomberg
Ex-broker charged with litany of offenses — including fleecing church
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 12, 2012
Ex-broker charged with litany of offenses — including fleecing church

Police claims James Scott McKee stole $584K from three investor; Finra alleges rep deceived clients for more than five years

By Bruce Kelly
Any more juice left in Apple's shares?
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2012
Any more juice left in Apple's shares?

Stock price now above $500; 'still inexpensive'

By John Goff
FaceBook IPO should float T. Rowe's boat
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 12, 2012
FaceBook IPO should float T. Rowe's boat

Mutual fund holds 5.2% interest in social networking company; also has large stake in LinkedIn

By John Goff
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 12, 2012
Ex-Red Sox backstop wins $1.2M in damages from Merrill

Not every ballplayer can cash in like Prince Fielder, but at least arbitrators were there to backstop ex-Red Sox catcher Doug Mirabelli, awarding the knuckleball specialist $1.2 million in a suitability case involving Merrill Lynch.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2012
Vanguard Primecap manager dies at 84

By Jason Kephart
RIAS APR 11, 2012
Is Pinterest the next big social network for advisers?

By Bloomberg
Mom's adviser actually listened to her
OPINION APR 11, 2012
Mom's adviser actually listened to her

My parents were married for 56 years, so when my dad passed away in 2006, it was no surprise that my mom suddenly found herself lost and alone.

By Jim Pavia
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 11, 2012
States give RIAs more time to get help with multiple registrations

NASAA today said advisers have until April 30 to sign up for a coordinated review program offered by state regulators.

By DJAMIESON
Baseless point: J.P. Morgan wins suit over $3M typo
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 11, 2012
Baseless point: J.P. Morgan wins suit over $3M typo

Judge says claimant knew $3.1M salary offer was in error; 'eyes wide open'

By John Goff
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2012
When tax men attack

New data shows that nearly one out of every three high net-worth filers were audited by the IRS in 2011 -- and that percentage could go up this year.

By John Goff
RIAS APR 11, 2012
If corporate tax rates were to drop

Some companies would benefit, but others would take a hit to earnings

By MFXFeeder
Rejiggering at UBS wealth management 'a big deal for retail'
WIREHOUSES APR 11, 2012
Rejiggering at UBS wealth management 'a big deal for retail'

Bob Mulholland, who was head of the wealth-management adviser group, was named head of wealth management and investment solutions

By Bruce Kelly
SEC must get smart with exams, be more efficient
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 11, 2012
SEC must get smart with exams, be more efficient

Even though roughly 3,000 investment advisers set to switch their registration from the SEC to the states by this summer, the commission's oversight burden will still be heavy. Limited resource means the regulator must conduct exams more efficiently, which translates to zeroing in on riskier practices.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.