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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 14, 2011
BNY Mellon engaged in 'multipronged campaign of deception': NY state

Claim custody bank defrauded customers in foreign currency transactions; 'virtually worst rates of the day'

By John Goff
What Kelly's exit means for Pershing
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2011
What Kelly's exit means for Pershing

The surprise departure of the CEO of BNY Mellon does not indicate any change of strategy for the custody bank -- or its clearing unit -- said a Pershing insider.

By Dan Jamieson
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2011
Yet another P-E firm buys an indie B-D

The latest: First Allied purchased by Lovell Minnick Partners and brokerage's management team

By Bruce Kelly
George Soros ditches hedge fund empire for — a family office?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2011
George Soros ditches hedge fund empire for — a family office?

Legendary investor George Soros is trading in his hedge fund firm for -- a family office. Of course, this family office boasts $24 billion in assets under management.

By John Goff
Guggenheim big resigns amid merger rumors
RIAS JUL 14, 2011
Guggenheim big resigns amid merger rumors

Baffico exits: sources claim that fund firm will meld Claymore, Rydex

By Jessica Toonkel
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2011
Seeking alternatives? Sign up for IN's 2011 Alternative Investments Conference

By John Goff
Troubles aplenty, but Bank of America still largest wealth manager
RIAS JUL 14, 2011
Troubles aplenty, but Bank of America still largest wealth manager

Now sitting on nearly $2 trillion in assets; it was a very good year for BNP Paribas

By John Goff
No asset class immune to June swoon
FIXED INCOME JUL 14, 2011
No asset class immune to June swoon

Investors were more like bridesmaids than brides in June. Stocks, bonds and commodities all fell, marking the first monthly decline for all three since 2009.

By John Goff
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 14, 2011
BofA's Krawcheck gives Sieg expanded wealth management role

Bank of America Corp.'s retirement services head Andrew Sieg will now be responsible for a unit managing investment products.

By Doug Cubberley
RIAS JUL 14, 2011
Tougher 401(k) rules seen as 'full employment act' for RIAs

As the Labor Department prepares to issue stricter rules for the retirement fund industry, financial advisers at RIA firms are licking their chops over the prospect of poaching business from broker-dealers and insurance agents

By Dan Jamieson
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2011
Surprise! CFA stands up for adviser SRO

For decades, the Consumer Federation of America has fought for greater SEC monitoring of investment advisers. But with the commission facing funding woes, the consumer group sees the writing on the wall-- and it says 'SRO.'

By John Goff
(G)ross and Rachel? Pimco bond king said to buy Jennifer Aniston's house
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2011
(G)ross and Rachel? Pimco bond king said to buy Jennifer Aniston's house

Apparently, the new normal is not so bad for famed Pimco fund manager Bill Gross. According to reports, the bond king has purchased actress Jennifer Aniston's Beverly Hills house for $38 million.

By Jessica Toonkel
401(k) expense ratios down — except for bond funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2011
401(k) expense ratios down — except for bond funds

Fees fall for stock and money market funds; charges for fixed-income offerings hold steady

By Darla Mercado
Senate Democrats seek to thaw House GOP freeze on SEC budget
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 13, 2011
Senate Democrats seek to thaw House GOP freeze on SEC budget

An attempt by House Republicans to freeze the Securities and Exchange Commission's budget will meet resistance in the Senate, where the Democratic majority will seek to give the agency the increase recommended in the Obama administration budget.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2011
Guidance imminent on 401(k) income products

The Treasury Department will soon offer guidance on lifetime income options in 401(k) plans with the aim of curbing the number of individuals who are likely to outlive their retirement savings.

By Liz Skinner
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 13, 2011
12(b)-1 ruling eases fund firms', B-Ds' worries - for now

By Jessica Toonkel
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 13, 2011
B-D compliance burden growing, Pershing says

By Dan Jamieson
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 13, 2011
Ketchum: Finra is beefing up its examination program

The following remarks were delivered May 24 by Richard G. Ketchum, chairman and chief executive of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc., at its annual meeting in Washington

By MFXFeeder
Why Bill Gross says Treasury investors are like frogs in a pot of hot water
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2011
Why Bill Gross says Treasury investors are like frogs in a pot of hot water

Bill Gross, Pimco's bond king -- and the king of the unusual analogy -- offers another offbeat comparison to get the attention of would-be purchasers of government paper.

By John Goff
Pimco's 'new normal' missed out on 94% stock rally: Wharton's Marston
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 13, 2011
Pimco's 'new normal' missed out on 94% stock rally: Wharton's Marston

Professor of finance pokes fun at Bill Gross — and sees continued run-up in stock prices

By Jeff Benjamin