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RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2013
In a wirehouse first, Merrill offers a nontraded REIT

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 06, 2013
Senators to SEC: It's time to open private placements to public

Urge Commission to speed up regulation that will ease regs on Reg D offerings.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
WIREHOUSES JAN 04, 2013
Scandal does lead to adviser attrition — but not right away

Attention media: Connecting today's news to today's defections ignores the logistics of the business

By Danny Sarch
Stocks maybe, but advisers not impressed by fiscal cliff deal
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 04, 2013
Stocks maybe, but advisers not impressed by fiscal cliff deal

In an <i>InvestmentNews</i> poll, advisers slammed President Obama's handling of the budget agreement. The big complaint: The White House dithered on cutting government spending.

By JKEPHART
Call it the Boehner rally
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 04, 2013
Call it the Boehner rally

House speaker takes big political risk mustering enough cliff votes; market surges

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 04, 2013
IRS hikes tax break for LTCI premiums

Small-business owners stand to benefit from deductions

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 04, 2013
GAO report weighs allowing tax debt to appear on consumer credit reports

By Liz Skinner
Firm run by L.A Dodgers' owner buys big annuity seller
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 03, 2013
Firm run by L.A Dodgers' owner buys big annuity seller

Guggenheim to purchase Sun Life unit; CEO Mark Walter building a giant

By John Goff
Social Security: More on how to collect on your ex
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 03, 2013
Social Security: More on how to collect on your ex

Even a self-professed expert gets it wrong sometimes

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 01, 2013
Investing in Retirement Using a Global Dividend Income Strategy

For clients who are within five years of retirement, investment consultants would be wise to heed that well-known value investor Benjamin Graham, who said that the investor &#8220;will do better if he forgets about the stock market and pays attention to his dividend returns and to the operating results of his companies.&#8221; We believe that an investment strategy that cultivates a substantial and growing cash flow via dividend and interest income can be an attractive solution for retirees who are trying to balance present income needs with future purchasing power. The combined focus on a rising income stream plus acceptable risk-adjusted total return may help keep retirees on path during difficult markets.consultants are rethinking how to help baby-boomer clients build sustainable retirement plans.

By Thornburg Investments
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 01, 2013
Senate's post-midnight budget deal moves pressure to Boehner

The Senate passed a bipartisan budget deal two hours after income tax cuts expired, reaching an after-deadline agreement to undo the potential economic harm of $600 billion in tax increases and spending cuts.

By FGabriel
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 01, 2013
Dash toward fiscal cliff defies Capitol Hill's Schoolhouse Rock image

The Senate worked all weekend on proposals to avert the so-called fiscal cliff only to come closer than ever to the precipice by Sunday night. The mad dash to the edge undermines what is known as &quot;regular order,&quot; or the Schoolhouse-Rock image of Congress.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Country going over fiscal cliff as House won't pull all-nighter
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 01, 2013
Country going over fiscal cliff as House won't pull all-nighter

Advisers taking Washington's inaction in stride.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Senate cliff talks hit rocky patch
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 31, 2012
Senate cliff talks hit rocky patch

Republican McConnell senses lack of urgency; Reid says to 'hang loose'.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
If deal is struck, Boehner could go over the cliff all by himself
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 30, 2012
If deal is struck, Boehner could go over the cliff all by himself

If John Boehner makes small concessions to seal a last-minute deal with Democrats, it could cement his political legacy. It could also cost him his job as House speaker.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC extends 'temporary' trading rule for another two years
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 28, 2012
SEC extends 'temporary' trading rule for another two years

Brokers allowed to trade as principals in certain accounts.

By DJAMIESON
ICI, Chamber appeal CFTC mutual fund rule
ALTERNATIVES DEC 28, 2012
ICI, Chamber appeal CFTC mutual fund rule

Agency wants funds using commodities to register with it.

By Gregory Crawford
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 28, 2012
Proposal to merge SEC, CFTC will go belly up: Washington insiders

Rep. Frank's parting gift won't assuage Senate, Ag Committees' doubts

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
WIREHOUSES DEC 28, 2012
Don't count the wirehouses out yet: Charles Goldman

Market share down, says Advizent boss, but Wall Street brokerages embracing RIA concepts

By AOSTERLAND
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 27, 2012
Post-cliff, life insurance a tougher sell

Raising of estate tax exemption to $5M lessens need for policies that shield assets.

By Darla Mercado