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EQUITIES MAY 29, 2013
Facebook second-worst IPO performer after share lock-up

Facebook Inc.'s 6.3% drop yesterday, after the end of restrictions on share sales by its biggest investors, was the second-largest post-lock-up decline among companies that have gone public since January 2011.

By Bloomberg
Opinion: Facebook flop doesn't look good for Morgan Stanley
WIREHOUSES MAY 29, 2013
Opinion: Facebook flop doesn't look good for Morgan Stanley

Opinion: Facebook flop doesn't look good for Morgan Stanley

By AOSTERLAND
FINTECH MAY 28, 2013
Android dominating much of the mobile world

While advisers remain heavy users of Apple iPads, much of the world is picking up a new Android smart phone or tablet.

By Janowski Davis
FINTECH MAY 28, 2013
Pershing to introduce second generation of its mobile platform

Timing unclear but mockups likely at the firm's annual Insite conference in June

By Janowski Davis
ALTERNATIVES MAY 28, 2013
Finra plan could upend illiquid investment reporting

SRO offers options on valuing vehicles like nontraded REITS on account statements.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 26, 2013
Avoid getting undone by the do-over strategy

By Mary Beth Franklin
OPINION MAY 26, 2013
'Coordination' is code for dilution

By Blaine F. Aikin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 26, 2013
All-bond VA from Pru gets tepid reception

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 24, 2013
SEC whistle-blower says she was frozen out by new enforcement chief

Furey case raises questions about how agency handles internal affairs

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 24, 2013
SEC focusing on B-D registration issues for private-fund managers

By Henry Nelson Massey, Greg H. Kahn and Samuel A. Jennings
FINTECH MAY 24, 2013
Advisers overestimate how 'personal' client relationships are

More using social media to stay in touch with clients, keep up to date.

By Liz Skinner
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 24, 2013
AIG completes Woodbury Financial Services deal

Insurer's B-D group now has more than 6,000 independent reps and advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2013
Online tools simplify planning

By Darla Mercado
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 24, 2013
Woodbury reps set to cash in: recruiters

Recruiters say management at Woodbury Financial, which is being acquired by AIG's broker-dealer, has doubled down on retention packages in a bid to keep reps in their seats.

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH MAY 24, 2013
Tool allows advisers, clients to communicate

By Janowski Davis
Advisor Software rolls out iPad app for consumers
OPINION MAY 24, 2013
Advisor Software rolls out iPad app for consumers

Joining the profusion of consumer financial applications out for the iPad today is Advisor Software Inc.

By Davis Janowski
FINTECH MAY 23, 2013
Takeaway from Google conference: Get ready for video

A vision of how good virtual conferences — and possibly even prospect and client meetings — might look in the future.

By Janowski Davis
FINTECH MAY 23, 2013
SEC: Social media OK for delivering info to investors

Commission says Reg FD applies to social networks the same as it does to web sites

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAY 22, 2013
More compliance officers allowing LinkedIn

Compliance and archiving application provider Smarsh shares results of third annual survey.

By Janowski Davis
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 22, 2013
Social Security software options

With different levels of sophistication and price, which claiming-strategy tool is optimal?

By Janowski Davis