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FINTECH JAN 11, 2013
How bucket shops got America into the stock market

Small-time -- and sometimes shady -- operators rose to prominence with advent of the ticker tape; mass-marketers

By David Hochfelder
No linkage as Social Security stays unchained — for now
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 11, 2013
No linkage as Social Security stays unchained — for now

Pressure builds to scale back annual inflation adjustments

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 10, 2013
For some firms, brokerage-hiring protocol no longer holds value

Although the brokerage industry's recruitment protocol continues to gain new members, some advisory firms are pulling out because they're not recruiting from the wirehouses.

By DJAMIESON
FINTECH JAN 09, 2013
Solutions for the top six adviser social-media risk factors

Because of the open and interactive nature of social media, there are several risk factors of which financial advisers must be mindful and prepared.

By Amy McIlwain
Why platinum-coin critics are flat-out wrong
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 09, 2013
Why platinum-coin critics are flat-out wrong

Pundits express shock over deficit-ceiling work around; numismatists on the fence

By Josh Barro
Tip from Finra triggered SAC insider case: Sources
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 09, 2013
Tip from Finra triggered SAC insider case: Sources

According to sources, a heads-up from Finra led the SEC to investigate potential insider trading at SAC.

By John Goff
Panel approves money fund recommendations for public comment
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 09, 2013
Panel approves money fund recommendations for public comment

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JAN 09, 2013
Another promising one-off integration, Total Rebalance Expert meets Orion Advisor Services

By Janowski Davis
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 08, 2013
Ryan departs SIFMA to return to JPMorgan Chase

Kenneth Bentsen named acting president and chief executive

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Former MSSB manager wins $1 million award in Finra case
WIREHOUSES JAN 08, 2013
Former MSSB manager wins $1 million award in Finra case

A former MSSB manager has won a $1M Finra panel award. The dust-up? The exec claims the wirehouse forced him to resign.

By DJAMIESON
How the budget battle greases the skids for a tax overhaul
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 07, 2013
How the budget battle greases the skids for a tax overhaul

The fiscal-cliff denoument was not pretty. But it may have laid the foundation for broader tax reform in 2013.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 07, 2013
Finra takes foot off suitability pedal

In a move sure to cheer B-Ds — and their attorneys — Finra backtracks from an earlier, stricter interpretation of what reps can say to non-clients.

By DJAMIESON
FINTECH JAN 07, 2013
New tech lead at LPL Financial

By Janowski Davis
Mary Beth Franklin: For Social Security, it's 'till decade do us part'
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 07, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: For Social Security, it's 'till decade do us part'

Marriage must last at least 10 years to claim Social Security benefits on ex-spouse

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH JAN 07, 2013
LPL launching technology jobs initiative

By Janowski Davis
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2013
'Permanence' of estate taxes helps planners

By AOSTERLAND
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2013
Real estate rebound taking hold

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2013
Roth 401(k) switch is a good deal for younger taxpayers sitting on cash

By Darla Mercado
OPINION JAN 06, 2013
A plan to rein in spending is needed

Financial advisers can cheer on behalf of some of their clients — individuals with annual income below $400,000 and couples below $450,000 — but they shouldn't cheer too loudly or too long.

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 06, 2013
Advisers relieved, but wary of what may lie ahead

By Liz Skinner