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BROKER DEALERS FEB 03, 2013
Finra warned on bonus disclosure plan

By FGabriel
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 03, 2013
Like predecessors, White not perfect

Her work as a prosecutor and later as a defense lawyer has given her insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the securities law and regulations that will inform her decisions.

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 03, 2013
Analysts wary of PE annuities

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 03, 2013
SEC nominee to be tested on JOBS Act

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS FEB 03, 2013
Overlooking security holes puts clients at risk

By DJAMIESON
RIAS FEB 03, 2013
RIA acquisitions down in 2012

By AOSTERLAND
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 03, 2013
Fidelity slashes fund fees, minimums

By Jason Kephart
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 02, 2013
Retirement landscape: Cliff, clamor, clarity and (dis)closure

With the November election in the rear-view mirror, what can retirement plan sponsors and participants expect in 2013? This new white paper from Invesco explores.

By Invesco
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 02, 2013
Investing while taking the moral higher ground

When it comes to investing, most individuals focus simply on the bottom line – the rate of return generated and how much money they made. Many investors don't consider that the companies in which they invest may violate their strong personal beliefs, according to Ave Maria Funds.

By Mark Bruno
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 02, 2013
Preferred securities: Technical factors create investment opportunity

This white paper, sponsored by Principal Funds, examines three technical drivers that will potentially create attractive investment opportunities in the preferred securities market over the next two to five years.

By areid
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 02, 2013
Breaking the cycle of investment regret

How investors can harness emotions for better investment decisions

By Franklin Templeton
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 01, 2013
Advocates to advisers: Charge Capitol Hill

Investment advisers stopped legislation last year that would establish a self-regulatory organization to oversee them by making their presence felt on Capitol Hill. They're keeping it up this year.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES FEB 01, 2013
Uncertainty is bullish for stocks: Bernstein

Market strategist turned adviser says many similarities today to early '80s bull.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 01, 2013
Texas Longhorn legend sold investors bum steer: Prosecutor

Kicker Russell Erxleben allegedly made false promises about WWI German bearer bonds and a Paul Gauguin painting

By AOSTERLAND
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 01, 2013
Structured-note returns too good to be true?

By Bloomberg
Stifel said to be in exclusive talks to buy Morgan Keegan
ALTERNATIVES FEB 01, 2013
Stifel said to be in exclusive talks to buy Morgan Keegan

Stifel Financial Corp. is in exclusive talks to buy Regions Financial Corp.'s Morgan Keegan brokerage after prevailing over private-equity bidders, said people with knowledge of the matter.

By Doug Cubberley
Stifel CEO downplays impact of fiduciary standard on brokers
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 01, 2013
Stifel CEO downplays impact of fiduciary standard on brokers

Stifel Financial Corp., which increased its brokerage force by 23% in the past year, won't be as buffeted as many analysts expect if regulators impose a fiduciary standard on brokers, the company's chief executive said today.

By Jed Horowitz
RIAS JAN 31, 2013
Genworth shrinks again, sells off wealth management unit

Executives at Genworth Financial took another step in their downsizing with the announcement of the much-anticipated sale of its wealth management unit. Who bought it? Darla Mercado has the details.

By Darla Mercado
BROKER DEALERS JAN 31, 2013
Finra backtracks on plan to end 5% markup rule

After receiving a fair amount of negative comments from reps, Finra is backtracking on its plan to end the 5% markup rule.

By DJAMIESON
RIAS JAN 31, 2013
TD's Dorsey trumpets boom in breakaways, tuck-ins

By John Goff