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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 26, 2012
Schapiro's endgame

Mary Schapiro is nearly four years into her term as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Will she see a fifth? Speculation is that Ms. Ms. Schapiro is on her way out — probably of her own accord.

By AOSTERLAND
No time to waste in making tax moves, experts say
RIAS NOV 26, 2012
No time to waste in making tax moves, experts say

Sell stock shares, reinvest in munis and other tax-advantaged vehicles; 'sooner rather than later'

By Liz Skinner
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 25, 2012
Opportunities amid rising rate environments

By Delaware Investments
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 25, 2012
Dividends make a difference

This white paper from RidgeWorth Investments argues why dividend-paying stock funds will continue to garner fund flows as investors look for solutions to navigate the current market challenges and position themselves for a steadier path to long-term growth.

By RidgeWorth Investments
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 25, 2012
The election is over: Let's get down to business

The U.S. economy is headed toward a fiscal cliff, and shortly thereafter, toward another debt ceiling confrontation, which carries the risk of another rating action on U.S. long-term debt. This white paper from Invesco explores why it is important to address these risks in order to promote sustainable long-term economic growth.

By Invesco
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 25, 2012
Fiscal cliff: Making decisions in crisis

How sharp is the “ax” in “tax” to U.S. Equity Valuations? Brian Singer, the head of William Blair's Dynamic Allocation Strategies team, explores in a new white paper exploring the implications of the fiscal cliff.

By William Blair
FIXED INCOME NOV 25, 2012
Pay more attention to yield or spread?

By Robert Persons
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 25, 2012
Updated Pru report out on Social Security strategies

By MFXFeeder
RIAS NOV 25, 2012
J.W. Cole set to go nationwide with deal

By DJAMIESON
OPINION NOV 25, 2012
Millions could be left in dark over AMT

Taxpayers probably won't have a clear idea of their 2012 tax obligations until the last minute this year — and possibly not even then.

By MFXFeeder
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 25, 2012
Jeremy Grantham offers most depressing forecast ever

By DJAMIESON
OPINION NOV 25, 2012
Manage conflicts or the regulators will

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 25, 2012
Indexed annuities' new pals

Private-equity firms are raising their profile in the indexed-annuity space, worrying observers who fear they are taking greater risks in increasing market share.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 25, 2012
'Death put' lawyer pleads guilty to fraud charge

By Darla Mercado
BROKER DEALERS NOV 25, 2012
LPL signs Alliant Credit Union, with its $8.2 billion in assets

By Liz Skinner
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 25, 2012
Out of favor, life settlements have boosters

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 25, 2012
Women's health care planning seen as pivotal

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2012
Florida authorities convict seller of phony life insurance

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 21, 2012
Firm hiked AUM by moving decimal point to the right: SEC

Claims Barthelemy Group exaggerated assets 'tenfold'

By Jeff Benjamin
WIREHOUSES NOV 21, 2012
Wells cuts payout to recruiters: Headhunters

Headhunters say Wells Fargo is cutting its payout to recruiters. Andrew Osterland looks at what this rejiggering may mean for wirehouse reps.

By AOSTERLAND