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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 01, 2010
Court ruling lays mutual funds open to whistle-blowers

District judge rejects Fidelity's argument, says fund company employees are covered by Sarbanes-Oxley; ruling 'will increase transparency'

By Jessica Toonkel Marquez
FINTECH APR 01, 2010
The iPad is here, almost

For advisers trying to convince themselves (read that as rationalize) that they can buy the new iPad to replace their laptop — don't bother, you can't.

By Davis Janowski
OPINION APR 01, 2010
Morgan Stanley <del>Smith Barney</del>

One year later, it's clear who's running the show

By Bloomberg
ETFS APR 01, 2010
SEC rule would narrow the price gaps in ETFs

By David Hoffman
FIXED INCOME APR 01, 2010
SEC, IRS to crack down on muni bond shenanigans

By Associated Press
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 01, 2010
If disclosed, 12(b)-1 fee is legitimate charge for honest service rendered

I don't understand the flap about service fees, and think that Blaine F. Aiken was wrong about many of his assumptions and representations (the Fiduciary Corner column “Let's say goodbye to 12(b)-1 fees,” which appeared in the Jan. 18 issue).

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2010
12(b)-1 fees pay for more than just hand-holding

I have a solution for Lee Feldman's salespeople who are worried about losing their income derived from 12(b)-1 fees (“Keeping 12(b)-1 fees discourages churning,” Feb. 1).

By MFXFeeder
WIREHOUSES APR 01, 2010
Merrill confirms hiring of Morgan Stanley exec

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management confirmed today that Jimmy Tighe, who left Morgan Stanley Smith Barney this week, has joined the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 01, 2010
Denied: Stanford judge won't grant mistrial in shredding case

A federal judge has refused to grant a mistrial despite signs that a Miami jury is struggling to reach a verdict in the Stanford document shredding case.

By Associated Press
Schapiro: SEC will act on 12(b)-1 fees this year
MUTUAL FUNDS APR 01, 2010
Schapiro: SEC will act on 12(b)-1 fees this year

The Securities and Exchange Commission will reassess the 12(b)-1 fees collected by brokers as compensation for selling and servicing mutual funds, SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro said today.

By Sara Hansard
RIA NEWS APR 01, 2010
InvestmentNews and Moss Adams partner on independent-firm research

By Bloomberg
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 31, 2010
Baird snags another Morgan Stanley Smith Barney team

Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. has made another addition to its wealth management business, this time snatching a $150 million adviser team from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.

By Hilary Johnson
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2010
On our blogs: Can small banks succeed in wealth management?

By Mark Bruno
Senators aim to put squeeze on Antigua over Stanford assets
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 31, 2010
Senators aim to put squeeze on Antigua over Stanford assets

Eight U.S. senators want Congress to oppose International Money Fund and World Bank loans to the government of Antigua and Barbuda until that government compensates victims of Stanford Financial Group. Stanford International Bank was located in Antigua.

By Sara Hansard
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 31, 2010
Schwab faces millions in claims over YieldPlus

The Charles Schwab Corp. could be liable for millions in investors' claims over losses to a short-term-bond fund that blew up this year because of its exposure to mortgage-backed securities.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2010
SEC's Schapiro: We're looking at conduct of some Wall Street firms

The agency's boss says the securities regulator is examing the actions of several companies in the run-up to the financial crisis

By Associated Press
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2010
Health-care cost now up to $20.50 an hour at home

While the national average cost of home health care increased last year, expenses vary from city to city.

By Darla Mercado
SIPC warns of web scam targeting Madoff victims
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2010
SIPC warns of web scam targeting Madoff victims

Look-alike site claims to have recovered $1.3B stash from a 'Madoff' hideout in Malaysia. It's also offering burned investors a chance to apply for some of that cash.

By InvestmentNews Staff
Bank of America already working on upgrade to its new Financial Wellness Monitor
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2010
Bank of America already working on upgrade to its new Financial Wellness Monitor

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is already planning the next evolution of its Financial Wellness Monitor to be able to score investors' overall financial situation.

By Jessica Toonkel Marquez
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 30, 2010
Administration pitches funneling repaid TARP funds to local banks

President Barack Obama's bid to sell his economic agenda and re-energize voters picks up in politically significant New Hampshire, where he will again promote an idea to free up money for small businesses that are hurting.

By Associated Press