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RIA NEWS FEB 27, 2009
Two Montana firms accused of securities fraud

A state judge issued a temporary restraining order against two Montana firms accused of bilking seniors out of millions of dollars in a securities fraud scheme.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS FEB 27, 2009
Adhesion Wealth Advisor Solutions, Stonefield Software

Adhesion Wealth Advisor Solutions has upgraded its WealthADV Unified Managed Account platform, while Fla. vendor unveils report creation software

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2009
Utilities are slashing dividends, analyst says

The utilities sector is no longer the slam dunk it once was when it comes to generating income for investors.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS FEB 27, 2009
Obama tax plan winner? Tax-managed funds

President Obama’s proposal to raise taxes on affluent households, detailed in his budget plan today, could be a boon for tax-managed mutual funds.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 26, 2009
Ohio to relax accounting rules for 20 insurers

The Ohio Department of Insurance has confirmed it will provide temporary reserve relief for 20 insurance companies headquartered in the state.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 26, 2009
Analysts united: Citi deal bad for bank stocks

Many analysts and money managers wondered what impact nationalization would have on other bank stocks.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2009
Fearing low turnout, FPA cuts conference fee

The Financial Planning Association has lowered the registration fee for one of its upcoming conferences in light of the downturn in the economy.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2009
Fidelity: Matching contributions key to 401(k) participation

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS FEB 26, 2009
Phillies send relief for lefty pitcher

The World Series champion Phillies are relieving one of their pitchers, whose cash is frozen in the wake of the alleged $8 billion fraud committed by R. Allen Stanford.

By D Hampton
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 25, 2009
Obama begins 'stress tests' of banks

Obama administration begins "stress tests" to gauge the health of America's biggest banks.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2009
Advisers, adopt Obama’s tone

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 25, 2009
Major leaguer broke because of Stanford scandal

Scott Eyre, a left-handed relief pitcher with the reigning World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies, has joined the roster of major-league players ensnared by the Stanford Financial scandal.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2009
Financial planning is art: Techies

While financial planning software has helped streamline operations, experts encourage advisers to keep the client experience in mind.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH FEB 25, 2009
Navy Federal partners with FundQuest

Navy Federal Asset Management LLC today announced the launch of a new managed account platform in partnership with FundQuest Inc. of Boston.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 24, 2009
Congressional watchdog slams bailout

In the first watchdog criticism of the Obama administration’s handling of the financial bailout, the head of a congressional oversight panel said the new Treasury Department plan “lacks crucial details,” especially about how it will treat toxic securities held by banks.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 24, 2009
Regulators anticipate new rules for insurers

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2009
Today’s worst funds will be tomorrow’s best, analyst says

When combing through new investment ideas, advisers would be wise not to ignore mutual funds and separate-account strategies at the bottom of the heap.

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES FEB 24, 2009
Smith Barney seeks restraining orders against four ex-reps

Smith Barney, facing a rising number of broker departures from its branches, this month hit four ex-reps and a rival broker-dealer with a lawsuit.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 24, 2009
NYSE may allow penny stocks

With many major companies trading in penny-stock territory, the New York Stock Exchange is considering relaxing a rule that requires shares to trade above a dollar.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2009
Fewer Americans saving for retirement, survey says

A declining percentage of Americans believe they are saving enough for retirement, according to a survey released today by the Consumer Federation of America.

By Bloomberg