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Wealthy Americans line up to give up passports in Swiss capital
RIAS MAY 09, 2012
Wealthy Americans line up to give up passports in Swiss capital

Renouncements are up sevenfold in Bern since UBS whistle-blower triggered crackdown four years ago

By Doug Cubberley
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 09, 2012
B-D declares bankruptcy after $1.5M arb judgment

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS MAY 09, 2012
Talking Points: How firms manage their staff

By Paul Menchaca
RIAS MAY 09, 2012
Your most valuable asset? Your people

Every firm should have a well-documented compensation plan, which covers a lot more than just how much you pay people.

By Kcruz
RIAS MAY 09, 2012
Secret to success for advisers? Get an easy chair

Forget the C-suite power-play look. Advisers are finding that more casual office environments can make client meetings more comfortable and productive.

By LKUYKENDALL
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 09, 2012
The 'worst personal-finance video ever'?

The Columbia Journalism Review takes CNNMoney to task for a <a href=&quot;http://money.cnn.com/video/pf/2012/03/12/pf_win_lottery.cnnmoney/&quot;>video</a> on how to improve your odds of winning a lottery.

By Dan Jamieson
This state's lottery players are the country's biggest suckers
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 09, 2012
This state's lottery players are the country's biggest suckers

Georgia's citizens doing the most damage to their personal finances by trying to hit it big, data shows

By John Goff
Ex-Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accused of accepting gifts from adviser
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2012
Ex-Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accused of accepting gifts from adviser

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and the city's ex-treasurer were sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which accused them of awarding pension-fund business in exchange for $125,000 worth of gifts from an investment adviser.

By Doug Cubberley
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2012
Finra names new top lawyer

Ex-SEC official Robert Colby will replace Grant Callery, Marc Menchel

By DJAMIESON
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2012
Rep. Waters sets sights on financial services committee leadership

The second-highest-ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee is promising to put more emphasis on investor protection, if she attains the top position on the panel. Whether Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., ascends to committee chair would depend on her party winning back the House from Republicans this fall. Political prognosticators doubt that outcome, but it doesn't stop Ms. Waters from dreaming.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2012
Pace of B-D shutdowns slowed in first quarter

By Bruce Kelly
Are the days of the small B-D numbered?
BROKER DEALERS MAY 08, 2012
Are the days of the small B-D numbered?

Pace of shutdowns is slowing, but one in 10 firms open in 2007 are now gone

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2012
New strategy puts volatility forecast in driver's seat

By Thao Hua
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2012
More colleges adding financial planner programs

By JKEPHART
House extends 3.4% student loan rate, but Dems won't support how
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 08, 2012
House extends 3.4% student loan rate, but Dems won't support how

GOP wants to sap health care funds to pay the $5.9 billion to freeze a hike in Stafford loan rate; Dems want to end tax breaks for big oil

By Liz Skinner
Advisers, pay attention to House SRO bill — even though Senate may not
RIAS MAY 08, 2012
Advisers, pay attention to House SRO bill — even though Senate may not

Push for self-regulator for investment advisers could pick up momentum in the lower chamber

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra suspends, fines its own board member
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2012
Finra suspends, fines its own board member

It was revealed this week that Finra has fined and suspended the head of small indie B-D. No big deal, right? Well, this executive also happens to sit on the regulator's board of directors.

By DJAMIESON
Finra bars broker who stole from sick child
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2012
Finra bars broker who stole from sick child

Barred broker Ralph Edward Thomas Jr. was sentenced to four years in prison last February and ordered to pay $838,000 in restitution.

By DJAMIESON
EQUITIES MAY 08, 2012
A look at Litman Gregory's balanced portfolio

By Paul Menchaca
Industry groups to SEC: SIFMA wrong about fiduciary standard
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2012
Industry groups to SEC: SIFMA wrong about fiduciary standard

Urges commission to extend standard of care to brokers, not devise new rule

By Mark Schoeff Jr.