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SEC's White says private placement fundraising booming, but fraud is not
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 03, 2016
SEC's White says private placement fundraising booming, but fraud is not

She notes that advertising of sophisticated investments has been muted.

By Bruce Kelly
The rich already use robo-advisers, and that scares banks
FINTECH FEB 02, 2016
The rich already use robo-advisers, and that scares banks

Banks are watching wealthy clients flirt with robo-advisers, and that's one reason the lenders are racing to release their own versions of the automated investing technology.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES FEB 02, 2016
China widely misunderstood, Rothman says

Andy Rothman, investment strategist for Matthews Asia, says China is a tough sell these days despite some misconceptions about the opportunities for investors.

By John Waggoner
WIREHOUSES FEB 02, 2016
UBS U.S. wealth management: more advisers, less earnings

Headcount is up, but unit's earnings are down as a result of strong increase in litigation expenses.

By Christine Idzelis
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 02, 2016
The short list of those who could succeed Ketchum at Finra

Experts think the top candidates will have SEC experience.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 02, 2016
Finra restitution to investors triples to $96.2 million in 2015

Though fines dropped last year, experts think the regulator's revised sanctions guidelines will mean an upward trend in penalties as well.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 02, 2016
Labor Department's fiduciary rule survives challenge

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS FEB 02, 2016
Seniors a 'bulls-eye' for scams uncovered by the states

Advisers can help elderly clients avoid being a target, securities regulator says.

By Liz Skinner
EQUITIES FEB 01, 2016
BlackRock joins $46 billion Japan pullout

This year foreign traders have been pulling out of Tokyo's stock market for 13 straight weeks, the longest stretch since 1998.

By Bloomberg
Druckenmiller backs Kasich as best bet to beat Hillary Clinton
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 01, 2016
Druckenmiller backs Kasich as best bet to beat Hillary Clinton

'Kasich has been my favorite all along,' the billionaire money manager said.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 01, 2016
Adviser groups, financial firms keep cash flowing to congressional candidates

Organizations that dominate lobbying expenditures also donate the most to political campaigns. Leading the charge are NAIFA and the ICI, while TD Ameritrade contributed just $9,000.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 01, 2016
These days, running for president means talking tough about Wall Street reform

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> These days, running for president means talking tough about Wall Street reform.

By Jeff Benjamin
Muni bond funds providing shelter from global market mayhem
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 01, 2016
Muni bond funds providing shelter from global market mayhem

Municipal bond funds have remained relatively non-correlated to the turbulence infecting virtually every other investment category.

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES FEB 01, 2016
Wall Street money flows toward Marco Rubio, Hillary Clinton

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Wall Street is showing big support for Marco Rubio and Hillary Clinton. Time will tell if that's a blessing or a curse.

By Jeff Benjamin
How to best adjust your plans to new Social Security claiming strategies
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 01, 2016
How to best adjust your plans to new Social Security claiming strategies

Here are a few scenarios that can help guide your claiming decisions.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Fine-tuning the emerging markets
EQUITIES FEB 01, 2016
Fine-tuning the emerging markets

Fund industry pushes more specialized access, strategies for an eventual turnaround in emerging markets.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS FEB 01, 2016
Advisers cast their vote on who should be the next president

2,041 advisers surveyed by <i>InvestmentNews</i> weigh in on the presidential election

By Ellie Zhu
Jeffrey Gundlach says the Fed is off the mark
FIXED INCOME FEB 01, 2016
Jeffrey Gundlach says the Fed is off the mark

DoubleLine's founder: Yellen is out of step with other central bankers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Madoff victims get early holiday gift with $1.1M checks
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 01, 2016
Madoff victims get early holiday gift with $1.1M checks

Bernard Madoff's victims are getting an early holiday treat as the trustee unwinding his fraud begins sending out a total of $1.2 billion in recovered funds.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 01, 2016
How to tell a financial adviser from a scam artist

How do you know whether to trust someone with your money? These seven tips can help.

By Bloomberg