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FINTECH FEB 13, 2012
Yes. Advisers are really attracting clients with social media

Advisers offer their tips for winning business and networking with social media.

By Mark Bruno
FIXED INCOME FEB 13, 2012
How about an 'Arab Spring' at the MSRB?

By MFXFeeder
Cheney: Obama playing 'small ball' on entitlements
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2012
Cheney: Obama playing 'small ball' on entitlements

Former veep tells advisers current administration isn't doing enough to curb spending on social programs

By Bloomberg
Corzine sued by Montana farmers over futures account money
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 13, 2012
Corzine sued by Montana farmers over futures account money

Montana farmers are suing John Corzine for fraud, saying he oversaw the misappropriation of their commodity trading account funds.

By Doug Cubberley
Plan sponsors gird for sticker shock with 401(k) fee disclosures
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2012
Plan sponsors gird for sticker shock with 401(k) fee disclosures

Companies are ignorant about charges levied by plan managers, advisers.

By Lavonne Kuykendall
Changes in tax law could take big bite out of Steve Jobs' estate
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2012
Changes in tax law could take big bite out of Steve Jobs' estate

Now the best time for heirs to sell Apple, Disney stakes; no reason 'not to sell all of it'

By John Goff
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
FINTECH FEB 12, 2012
Welcoming the latest version of Junxure and a new data tool

By MFXFeeder
FINTECH FEB 12, 2012
Here's what financial advisers should do (and not do) to protect clients from cybercrime

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
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
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 & 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
Santorum's tax plan would add $1.3T to deficit, study finds
RIA NEWS 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