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Self-directed IRAs require self-defense
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 16, 2012
Self-directed IRAs require self-defense

Regulators say it's up to investors to guard against scam artists; plenty of them out there

By Darla Mercado
Poll finds four in 10 favor ending tax cuts for wealthy
RIAS AUG 16, 2012
Poll finds four in 10 favor ending tax cuts for wealthy

A Pew Research Center poll has found that 44% of U.S. taxpayers believe that higher taxes for those earning over $250K would be good for economy and would make the tax system fairer

By Doug Cubberley
Cohan: The mystery of Mitt Romney's magic IRA
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 16, 2012
Cohan: The mystery of Mitt Romney's magic IRA

After 15 years of contributions at Bain, retirement account valued at up to $102M; best investor ever?

By William Cohan
ALTERNATIVES AUG 16, 2012
Interest payments are suspended on private placement

By Bruce Kelly
Now it's the Democrats' turn to razz the DOL's fiduciary proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 16, 2012
Now it's the Democrats' turn to razz the DOL's fiduciary proposal

Dozens of Dems — including Barney Frank — fire off warning shot to Labor Department; 'troubled'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra's settlement with ex-Provident execs 'slap on the wrist,' says lawyer
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 16, 2012
Finra's settlement with ex-Provident execs 'slap on the wrist,' says lawyer

Couglin, Harrison fined $50K each, suspended for two years; 27 firms that sold preferred shares have closed

By Bruce Kelly
Hog wild: Razorbacks get $1M donation for courage in firing top coach
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 16, 2012
Hog wild: Razorbacks get $1M donation for courage in firing top coach

Reynolds Foundation rewards University of Arkansas for 'acting with integrity' in Petrino scandal

By John Goff
Star-QB-turned-adviser goes independent route
WIREHOUSES AUG 16, 2012
Star-QB-turned-adviser goes independent route

Billy Blanton went from gridiron to wirehouse; now he's going solo

By Andrew Osterland
RIAS AUG 15, 2012
Networking key to attracting women clients

Advisers hoping to attract more women to their practice need to hone their entertaining skills: networking is everything when it comes to marketing.

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2012
SEC user fee bill faces steeper climb than SRO measure

Both on hold as House committee tries to reach consensus

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES AUG 15, 2012
Lawsuit against KBS REIT dropped

Allegations in dropped lawsuit included misrepresentation of objectives, holdings and dividend policy

By Bruce Kelly
Finra's fee hikes will KO some smaller firms: FSI
BROKER DEALERS AUG 15, 2012
Finra's fee hikes will KO some smaller firms: FSI

Several industry groups have laced into Finra over the regulator's plan to hike its charges

By DJAMIESON
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 14, 2012
Commonwealth: External factors most impacting U.S. slowdown

By Paul Menchaca
RIAS AUG 14, 2012
Adviser, indie B-D ranks in decline

Even as demand for financial advice is increasing significantly, the nation's pool of advisers continues to shrink.

By Liz Skinner
Inland CEO Daniel Goodwin criticizes REIT IPO
ALTERNATIVES AUG 14, 2012
Inland CEO Daniel Goodwin criticizes REIT IPO

CEO Daniel Goodwin doesn't rule out legal action against Retail Properties of America Inc., which Inland formerly controlled.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2012
$3B nontraded REIT will post new valuation in August

By Bruce Kelly
Thinning the herd: Merrill close to selling non-U.S. units
WIREHOUSES AUG 13, 2012
Thinning the herd: Merrill close to selling non-U.S. units

In final negotiations with Julius Baer, sources say; purchase price pegged at upwards of $2B

By John Goff
Berkshire benefits as Buffett wagers on U.S. housing
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 13, 2012
Berkshire benefits as Buffett wagers on U.S. housing

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK/A) is benefiting after billionaire Chairman Warren Buffett increased investments tied to the U.S. housing market and sidestepped bets on Europe amid the region's debt crisis.

By Bloomberg
Amended House bill includes fiduciary duty for muni advisers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 13, 2012
Amended House bill includes fiduciary duty for muni advisers

Legislation that would narrow proposed Securities and Exchange Commission regulation of municipal advisers would require them to meet a fiduciary-duty standard of care, according to the bill's sponsors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
BROKER DEALERS AUG 13, 2012
Indie B-D in Michigan getting out of the business

Leonard & Co. plans to delist from Finra; CEO starting new brokerage

By Tom Henderson