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INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
SEC seeks more input on hedge-fund minimums

Securities regulators are seeking additional input on their controversial proposal to change the minimum net-worth requirements of hedge fund investors.

By IN Staff
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Arguments scheduled in muni bond case

Oral arguments are scheduled for Nov. 5 before the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that could affect 529 college savings plans.

By IN Staff
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
SEC proposes easing accounting rules on foreign firms

The SEC has issued a proposal to relax accounting regulations for foreign firms that trade on U.S. exchanges.

By IN Staff
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Anti-fraud rule in effect

A rule took effect Sept. 10 that clarifies the SEC’s ability to go after hedge fund advisers who make false or misleading statements to investors.

By IN Staff
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
B-D rules package still in pipeline

Securities regulators continue sorting through public input on proposed rules that address broker-dealer financial responsibilities.

By IN Staff
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Congress delves into taxes on hedge funds, private equity

Congressional hearings held last month addressed the contentious issue of taxes paid by managers of hedge funds and private equity funds.

By IN Staff
OPINION OCT 02, 2007
'Goldilocks' Retirement: Is your distribution rate just about right?

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 02, 2007
Bill mandates study of hedge funds, private equity

A bill introduced in August would create a commission to study the hedge fund and private equity industries.

By IN Staff
OPINION OCT 01, 2007
Insurance regulators flubbing their jobs

By Investment News Team
WIREHOUSES OCT 01, 2007
Wachovia-Edwards deal seen as a balancing act

By Bloomberg
OPINION OCT 01, 2007
Congress is unwilling to give up AMT addiction

By Investment News Team
FINTECH OCT 01, 2007
Advanced Equities emerges as big player in venture capital

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2007
Altered 401(k) landscape seen for advisers

More wirehouses and B-Ds realize they need to allow advisers to take on fiduciary services.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2007
Plan sponsors warm to automatic features as rule changes await

Automatic features are gaining momentum in the 401(k) arena, according to financial advisers.

By Lisa Shidler
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2007
529s need to raise profile, studies show

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2007
There's gold in them thar chills

Hedge fund managers, traders and analysts are keeping a close eye on the weather — and not just to get an idea of what the weekend will be like.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 28, 2007
A.G. Edwards approves Wachovia takeover

The new brokerage, to be called Wachovia Securities LLC, will be based in St. Louis.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 28, 2007
Insurer AIG to slash 600 jobs

AIG will trim 600 positions as one of its subsidiaries merges with 21st Century Insurance Group.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 28, 2007
Women climb ladder in the arts, finance, sports;willing to shift gears, work all night to pursue passion

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2007
Firms have fighting chance with FINRA

B-Ds facing litigation from FINRA might be better off fighting rather than settling, according to a study.

By Bloomberg