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INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 10, 2012
4% withdrawal rule called into question

For nearly two decades, financial advisers have operated under the assumption that retired clients can withdraw a maximum of 4% of their nest egg each year. Now, the thinking is changing. <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&amp;Date=20120112&amp;Category=FREE&amp;ArtNo=112009999&amp;Ref=PH>10 worst states for retirement &amp;raquo</a>

By Darla Mercado
Is swimming phenom smart to turn down pool of cash?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2012
Is swimming phenom smart to turn down pool of cash?

World aghast that Missy Franklin clings to amateur standing, but sports agent says the move could pay off in the long run

By Lavonne Kuykendall
Trustee demands $19B in damages from Madoff-'enabling' JPMorgan
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 10, 2012
Trustee demands $19B in damages from Madoff-'enabling' JPMorgan

Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme trustee Irving Picard has filed a revised lawsuit now claiming a minimum of $19 billion in damages from JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.

By Doug Cubberley
Interest in Romney's carried interest compounding
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 09, 2012
Interest in Romney's carried interest compounding

Opponents -- both Dems and Republicans -- pouncing on front-runner's low tax rate; 'terrible blunder'

By John Goff
How to put clients' retirement dreams back together again
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2012
How to put clients' retirement dreams back together again

Three advisers offer advice about rebuilding shattered nest eggs -- and hopes

By John Goff
Buffett on Romney's taxes: Blame Congress, not candidate
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 09, 2012
Buffett on Romney's taxes: Blame Congress, not candidate

Carried-interest break Washington's fault, Oracle says; 'the wrong policy to have'

By John Goff
Roubini: Different year, same problems
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 09, 2012
Roubini: Different year, same problems

All asset classes still subject to uncertainties that plagued 2011, says Dr. Doom

By John Goff
Santorum's tax plan would add $1.3T to deficit, study finds
RIAS FEB 09, 2012
Santorum's tax plan would add $1.3T to deficit, study finds

Plenty of cuts 'but doesn't get rid of anything to help pay for that,' says Tax Policy Center

By John Goff
OPINION FEB 09, 2012
Why Merrill Lynch's small-account penalty is a big mistake

New policy could sour relationships in a business built on relationships; from small acorns ...

By Danny Sarch
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 09, 2012
Advisers see Romney as centrist most likely to unseat Obama

Mitt Romney may have trouble convincing some Republicans of his conservative bona fides, but his emergence as the GOP presidential front-runner is just fine with investment advisers, many of whom think that he has the best chance of beating President Barack Obama.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 09, 2012
Romney tax plan more deficit booster than deficit buster: Study

A new study by the non-partisan Tax Policy Center shows that Mitt Romney's tax plan would add $600 billion to the government shortfall.

By John Goff
Insurer-owned indie B-Ds going the way of VHS?
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 09, 2012
Insurer-owned indie B-Ds going the way of VHS?

Once the dominant player in the industry, carriers seeing reps exit; consolidation puts squeeze on

By Bruce Kelly
Large-caps will shatter earnings record in 2012: ING big
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 09, 2012
Large-caps will shatter earnings record in 2012: ING big

Earnings per share of S&amp;P 500 to reach eyepopping $115, says Cote: 'investor sentiment a contra-indicator'

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS FEB 09, 2012
Sluggish start, but recruiting moves heating up to close 2011

While some aspects of recruiting activity in the brokerage industry appears to have slowed a bit in 2011, things have started to heat up as of late -- with a number of large teams recently changing place, according to data tracked by <i>InvestmentNews.</i>

By Mark Bruno
OPINION FEB 09, 2012
Why this is a golden age of opportunity for financial advisers

By Bloomberg
BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2012
Chart of the day: LPL down nearly 10% on earnings miss

LPL posted a profit for the fourth quarter, but missed its earnings estimates causing the stock to drop nearly 10% today.

By Mark Bruno
Tomczyk: Long-term rates won't stay low for long
RIAS FEB 08, 2012
Tomczyk: Long-term rates won't stay low for long

TD's CEO sees those rates rising this year; short-term interest rates likely to stay low

By Bloomberg
Long-awaited FaceBook IPO close: Report
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 08, 2012
Long-awaited FaceBook IPO close: Report

WSJ says initial public offering could come next week; deal would likely raise $10B

By John Goff
Treasuries off to their worst start since 2003
FIXED INCOME FEB 08, 2012
Treasuries off to their worst start since 2003

A U.S. report showed home sales rose for a third month in December, adding to signs including falling claims for jobless benefits that the world's largest economy is gaining momentum.

By Doug Cubberley
UBS adviser arm to pay $300K for alleged misstated fund values
INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 08, 2012
UBS adviser arm to pay $300K for alleged misstated fund values

Firm didn't take into account $22M actually paid for the securities, commission contends

By Bloomberg