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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2013
Black pols oppose fiduciary rule

Congressional group says stiffer standards of care would force advisers to abandon smaller clients

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 27, 2013
American Realty Capital offers to buy a Cole REIT for $5.7 billion

Suddenly, two giants in the REIT universe are going at it hammer and tong. At stake? Creation of the largest net-lease real estate investment trust.

By Bruce Kelly
BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2013
Finra's broker-comp proposal raises hackles

Two large industry groups have slammed a Finra proposal that would require greater disclosure of incentive bonuses.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2013
Creating opportunities from the DOL's fee disclosure rules

Few changes in the retirement plan landscape have been as far-reaching and significant as the Department of Labor's (DOL's) recent fee transparency initiative. As a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), you have likely already assessed whether you are subject to the new regulations, and if you are, have reviewed your fee disclosure practices to ensure that you are in compliance. It's now time to turn your attention to business opportunities presented by the DOL's fee transparency rules, according to this white paper from TD Ameritrade Institutional.

By Mark Bruno
Morgan Keegan slapped with $1.38 million arbitration award
FIXED INCOME MAR 27, 2013
Morgan Keegan slapped with $1.38 million arbitration award

By Bruce Kelly
BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2013
InvestmentNews launches 'The Career Center'

<i>InvestmentNews</i> has launched a jobs board, The Career Center, at Investment News.com/careers that provides financial advisers with information about employment opportunities.

By Darla Mercado
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 27, 2013
Reps working hard to calm panicky investors

The uncertain economic recovery and stock market volatility, which have driven many equity investors to the bond market, are leading advisers to do intensive client hand-holding.

By Hilary Johnson
Some RIAs saw market meltdown as an opportunity, not a tragedy
OPINION MAR 27, 2013
Some RIAs saw market meltdown as an opportunity, not a tragedy

Over the past year, the business environment for registered investment advisory firms has been fraught with danger and opportunity.

By Frederick P. Gabriel Jr.
BROKER DEALERS MAR 26, 2013
Adviser mulling offer for NHL's Phoenix Coyotes

A California-based adviser is heading up a group of investment bankers and sports-entertainment advisers looking to take the NHL's Phoenix franchise out of bankruptcy.

By DJAMIESON
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2013
Searching for return in a tough bond world

By MFXFeeder
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2013
Apple set to raise dividend by more than half

Analysts expert iPad maker to ramp it payouts to shareholders; stacks of cash

By MFXFeeder
RIAS MAR 26, 2013
When it comes to social media, advisers should beware but be there

SEC isn't aggressively scrutinizing adviser use of social media, so with sound policies in place &#8212; take no fear.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2013
Mary Beth Franklin: Translating Social Security-speak

Looking for clarity in the fog of confusion when claiming benefits

By Mary Beth Franklin
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 26, 2013
Insurer's B-Ds may be Cetera's next target

Industry watchers say acquisitive broker-dealer Cetera may be eying two of the insurer's B-Ds.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2013
LPL plans 3Q job cuts, move to outsourcing

According to a letter sent out by CEO Mark Casady, LPL plans to outsource a number of back office jobs this year. As a result, some current employees will be let go in the second half.

By Bruce Kelly
BROKER DEALERS MAR 26, 2013
Ex-Schwab exec Barnaby Grist finds his 'sweet spot' in new gig

Newly appointed exec at Cetera Financial has been charged with integrating the firm's securities and advisory businesses. For Grist, that's where the action is

By Bloomberg
Barnaby Grist leaves Schwab for new venture
RIAS MAR 26, 2013
Barnaby Grist leaves Schwab for new venture

Barnaby Grist has left his position as senior managing director of strategic business development of The Charles Schwab Corp.'s investment adviser group to join Cetera Financial Group, a new independent-brokerage venture controlled by Lightyear Capital LLC.

By Jed Horowitz
EQUITIES MAR 25, 2013
The Takeaway: Going nuts for global REITs

Investors chasing yield find it in real estate investment trusts

By Joshua Brown
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2013
Gay spouses struggle to claim benefits

By Liz Skinner
OPINION MAR 24, 2013
Looking inside the president's budget

Included are several revenue raisers, including new reforms, old standbys and one big surprise

By Robert N. Gordon