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INsider: Finra granted Corzine a waiver on exams
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 13, 2012
INsider: Finra granted Corzine a waiver on exams

'No justification' for Wall Street giant getting a pass, says one compliance expert; making ex-boss of Goldman Sachs take a Series 7 might be deemed laughable

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2012
Fee decline in target date funds likely to persist

Target date fund fees have been declining year by year and basis point by basis point, and more cuts seem likely

By Robert Steyer
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 12, 2012
White's "hot' pitch

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 12, 2012
Public colleges may be the ticket, advisers tell clients

With tuition and fees at marquee private colleges now approaching a king's ransom, some advisers are telling clients to consider sending their kids to less prestigious -- but more affordable -- public universities.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 12, 2012
U.C. students propose a 20-year tuition plan

By MFXFeeder
Wealthy clients on FaceBook deal: Z-z-z-z-z ...
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2012
Wealthy clients on FaceBook deal: Z-z-z-z-z ...

Many passing up what's seen as risky, over-hyped bet; don't want to be 'the last money in'

By John Goff
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 10, 2012
Whitman stepping down as portfolio manager at Third Avenue

Legendary value investor Marty Whitman is stepping down as co-portfolio manger of Third Avenue Management's $3.3-billion flagship fund. Ian Lapey, who is currently co-portfolio manager of the Third Avenue Value Fund with Mr. Whitman, has been promoted to sole portfolio manager, effective March 1.

By Paul Menchaca
Investing legend from the 90s backs Santorum
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 10, 2012
Investing legend from the 90s backs Santorum

Rick Santorum's campaign for the Republican nomination for president is getting a big boost from the support of a legendary stock picker from the 80s and 90s.

By Bloomberg
Bill Gross: Life-and-death proposition
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 10, 2012
Bill Gross: Life-and-death proposition

Pimco chief ​explains how most short to intermediate Treasury yields are 'dangerously close to the zero bound,' which implies limited potential room, if any, for price appreciation.

By Bloomberg
PE man Romney not doing PE industry any favors
ALTERNATIVES FEB 10, 2012
PE man Romney not doing PE industry any favors

Candidate's tax revelation casts unflattering light on shadowy world of private equity; 'crazy not to bring it up'

By John Goff
State of disunion: Obama backs wealth tax, GOP fires back
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 10, 2012
State of disunion: Obama backs wealth tax, GOP fires back

President calls for implementation of Buffett rule; gridlock more likely

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 10, 2012
4% withdrawal rule called into question

For nearly two decades, financial advisers have operated under the assumption that retired clients can withdraw a maximum of 4% of their nest egg each year. Now, the thinking is changing. <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&amp;Date=20120112&amp;Category=FREE&amp;ArtNo=112009999&amp;Ref=PH>10 worst states for retirement &amp;raquo</a>

By Darla Mercado
Is swimming phenom smart to turn down pool of cash?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2012
Is swimming phenom smart to turn down pool of cash?

World aghast that Missy Franklin clings to amateur standing, but sports agent says the move could pay off in the long run

By Lavonne Kuykendall
Trustee demands $19B in damages from Madoff-'enabling' JPMorgan
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 10, 2012
Trustee demands $19B in damages from Madoff-'enabling' JPMorgan

Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme trustee Irving Picard has filed a revised lawsuit now claiming a minimum of $19 billion in damages from JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.

By Doug Cubberley
Interest in Romney's carried interest compounding
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 09, 2012
Interest in Romney's carried interest compounding

Opponents -- both Dems and Republicans -- pouncing on front-runner's low tax rate; 'terrible blunder'

By John Goff
How to put clients' retirement dreams back together again
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2012
How to put clients' retirement dreams back together again

Three advisers offer advice about rebuilding shattered nest eggs -- and hopes

By John Goff
Buffett on Romney's taxes: Blame Congress, not candidate
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 09, 2012
Buffett on Romney's taxes: Blame Congress, not candidate

Carried-interest break Washington's fault, Oracle says; 'the wrong policy to have'

By John Goff
Roubini: Different year, same problems
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 09, 2012
Roubini: Different year, same problems

All asset classes still subject to uncertainties that plagued 2011, says Dr. Doom

By John Goff
Santorum's tax plan would add $1.3T to deficit, study finds
RIAS FEB 09, 2012
Santorum's tax plan would add $1.3T to deficit, study finds

Plenty of cuts 'but doesn't get rid of anything to help pay for that,' says Tax Policy Center

By John Goff
OPINION FEB 09, 2012
Why Merrill Lynch's small-account penalty is a big mistake

New policy could sour relationships in a business built on relationships; from small acorns ...

By Danny Sarch