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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2012
Bachus clears primary hurdle; SRO tussle resumes

It didn't take long for the lobbying to reignite on a bill that would establish one or more self-regulatory organizations for investment advisers after Rep. Spencer Bachus, R-Ala., prevailed in his primary on Tuesday. An interest group was soon paying respects.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MedCap-selling broker charged with fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2012
MedCap-selling broker charged with fraud

A Colorado man faces nine counts of securities fraud related to the sale of Medical Capital notes

By Bruce Kelly
Clients: So many investment products, so little understanding
RIAS MAY 07, 2012
Clients: So many investment products, so little understanding

Survey reveals investors confused by crush of options – and not sure what they are

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2012
Start now with end-of-life discussions: Expert

Advisers can fill void left by doctors, lawyers; living wills, DNRs crucial

By cmollison
RIAS MAY 07, 2012
Introducing yourself to young clients

By Cam Marston
RIAS MAY 07, 2012
As safety net shrinks, medical costs will grow

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2012
Seven retirement questions to ask

By Darla Mercado
Birinyi: Do not sell in May and go away
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 07, 2012
Birinyi: Do not sell in May and go away

Despite massive mutual fund outflows -- and conventional wisdom about the markets in the summer -- famed stock picker Lazlo Birinyi says investors are making a mistake if they sell in May and go away.

By John Goff
Merrill: Ex-brokers gave up right to stock when they left brokerage
WIREHOUSES MAY 07, 2012
Merrill: Ex-brokers gave up right to stock when they left brokerage

Dispute claims of reps who left after BofA merger

By AOSTERLAND
Social Security will be tapped out sooner than expected, warn Trustees
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2012
Social Security will be tapped out sooner than expected, warn Trustees

Program costs of Trust Funds to exceed non-interest income this year; well runs dry by 2033

By Darla Mercado
The lady or the tiger? Goldman likes stocks, Morgan Stanley senses danger
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 07, 2012
The lady or the tiger? Goldman likes stocks, Morgan Stanley senses danger

Right now, views on the market are as divided as can be. Example: Goldman Sachs says equities offer a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity. But Morgan Stanley says low interest rates signal the recovery is still not back on track -- and sees danger ahead for stocks.

By John Goff
Ex-Merrill execs hope to get mileage out of hybrid model
WIREHOUSES MAY 07, 2012
Ex-Merrill execs hope to get mileage out of hybrid model

Mooney, Morris launch Snowden Capital Advisors; counting on word of mouth to attract advisers

By DJAMIESON
After bailing on annuities, The Hartford looks to pump up its mutual funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2012
After bailing on annuities, The Hartford looks to pump up its mutual funds

Insurer sees big room for growth in fund world; relocating, bulking up sales force

By JKEPHART
MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 06, 2012
Invesco shakes up its distribution team

Combining U.S. retail sales with marketing, product management, global ETF groups

By JKEPHART
Exec at broker-breaking MedCap to be sentenced for fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 06, 2012
Exec at broker-breaking MedCap to be sentenced for fraud

Ponzi scheme wiped out almost $1B in investor money

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 06, 2012
Money-related stress leads to depression: Study

By JKEPHART
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 06, 2012
D.C. forecast is grim, says politics watcher

By Lavonne Kuykendall
FINTECH MAY 06, 2012
Social media is evolving by the day

By Janowski Davis
RIAS MAY 06, 2012
L.A. area RIA snags team of Wells Fargo advisers

By AOSTERLAND
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 06, 2012
Planners eye federal regulation -- but say it's a ways off

FPA stepping up efforts to gain mandatory oversight of the profession; 'aspirational'

By John Goff