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Recession took bigger bite out of U.S. economy than estimated
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2011
Recession took bigger bite out of U.S. economy than estimated

The 2007-2009 recession gouged the world's largest economy more deeply than previously estimated and the recovery lost momentum throughout 2010 before stalling this year, revised figures show, painting a bleaker picture that may raise concern over the outlook for U.S. growth.

By Doug Cubberley
SEC blasts B-Ds over sales of reverse convertibles
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 02, 2011
SEC blasts B-Ds over sales of reverse convertibles

Broker-dealers have been engaging in sales practices for structured securities products that hurt retail investors, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission report.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 02, 2011
U.S. stocks may slide 24% as recession looms: Raoul Pal

The Standard & Poor's 500 Index may fall as much as 24 percent and the euro might tumble to $1.20 if the U.S. economy slows further and Europe's debt crisis widens, said Raoul Pal, the former GLG Partners Inc. fund manager currently writing the Global Macro Investor strategy sheet.

By Mark Bruno
House Republicans call Dodd-Frank a failure as anniversary nears
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 02, 2011
House Republicans call Dodd-Frank a failure as anniversary nears

Report from Rep. Spencer Bachus outlines the law's impact and says the law has not lived up to the expectations set last year by Treasury Secretary Geithner and congressional Democrats.

By Doug Cubberley
GOP is starving Dodd-Frank, says law's co-author
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 02, 2011
GOP is starving Dodd-Frank, says law's co-author

Barney Frank says lack of funding is impeding implementation

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bill Gross: How to fix the fractured U.S. job market
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 02, 2011
Bill Gross: How to fix the fractured U.S. job market

​A mind is a precious thing to waste, so why are millions of America's students wasting theirs by going to college?

By Bill Gross
Finra sets date for kick-in of controversial registration plan
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 01, 2011
Finra sets date for kick-in of controversial registration plan

Rule governing back-office personnel effective as of mid-October; reaction to Madoff?

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 01, 2011
Debt ceiling talks may foreshadow tax reform

In the days prior to the collapse Friday of negotiations over raising the debt ceiling, the outlines of major tax reform that likely will be required in the long run to restore fiscal balance in Washington began to take shape

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Trader who threatened to kill Schapiro, Finra officials pleads guilty
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 01, 2011
Trader who threatened to kill Schapiro, Finra officials pleads guilty

McCrudden faces ten years in prison for Internet threats against regulators; allegedly posted execution list on his company website

By John Goff
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 31, 2011
Raymond James in court over $1.7M arbitration settlement over suitability

By Mark Bruno
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 31, 2011
Default implications 'severe' and 'needless': Citi

A U.S. default triggered by the failure of politicians to agree to raising the country's debt ceiling would be an “act of collective insanity” with severe impact on asset prices and the global economy, according Citigroup Inc. economists.

By Mark Bruno
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 29, 2011
Fear and uncertainty have ETFs on fire

U.S. exchange-traded funds took in $56.3 billion for the first half of this year, an increase of more than 50.9% from the first half of 2010.

By Doug Cubberley
MetLife may sell bank to escape Dodd-Frank
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 29, 2011
MetLife may sell bank to escape Dodd-Frank

Stricter regs could hurt carrier's core businesses; MetLife Bank accounts for mere 2% of earnings

By John Goff
RIAS JUL 29, 2011
Bold denies Mutual Fund Store up for sale, but sources say deal in the works

Despite denials by Mutual Fund Store founder Adam Bold, sources claim the giant RIA is on the block. One says the firm is being valued at around $300 million.

By Bruce Kelly
Why is MetLife charging into business that others are exiting?
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 29, 2011
Why is MetLife charging into business that others are exiting?

Insurer MetLife moving into the business in a big way, while banks back out. Says one industry consultant: 'They must know something I don't know.'

By John Goff
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 29, 2011
Taxes, rising rates will hit rich in the wallet, experts say

The year 2013 may snap a 12-year winning streak for wealthy Americans on taxes due on income, capital gains, dividends and money given to their heirs

By Bloomberg
Insurers may be sitting on $1B in death benefits
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 29, 2011
Insurers may be sitting on $1B in death benefits

Florida insurance commissioner worried carriers spending more energy on collecting premiums than paying out on policies

By John Goff
Insurance cops grill MetLife, Nationwide on death benefits
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 29, 2011
Insurance cops grill MetLife, Nationwide on death benefits

Insurance regulators questioned MetLife Inc. executives today at a hearing in Florida as they sought to understand the insurer's death benefit settlement practices.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS JUL 28, 2011
Buzz:'Significant' rep exits at Securities America

The bleeding has started at Securities America Inc., as competitors are successfully recruiting reps from the beleaguered broker-dealer.

By Doug Cubberley
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 28, 2011
Buzz: Finra sounds the alarm about these three investments

Finra has warned investors about chasing yield with structured products, junk bonds and floating-rate bank-loan funds.

By Doug Cubberley