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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2013
Obama meets financial regulators on Dodd-Frank progress

Closed door gathering includes Treasury Secretary, consumer protection, CFTC, others.

By Gregory Crawford
EQUITIES AUG 06, 2013
The Takeaway: Brokers, you're not supposed to enable money laundering

By Joshua Brown
RIA NEWS AUG 06, 2013
At UBS, wealth management shines with record profits

Higher managed account fees on higher average invested assets boost numbers.

By DJAMIESON
ALTERNATIVES AUG 06, 2013
What's so bad about hedge fund advertising, anyway?

Fear-monger logic falls short

By Jeff Benjamin
WIREHOUSES AUG 06, 2013
New No.1 at top of wealth management ranks

UBS vaults past BofA in global AUM; Wells Fargo third on the list

By John Goff
ALTERNATIVES AUG 06, 2013
Former CFO of a Thompson REIT slapped for weak due diligence

Actions compromised independence of embattled broker-dealer, TNP Securities, Finra says.

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 06, 2013
D.A. Davidson in deal for Crowell Weedon

Montana-based D.A Davidson plans to acquire Crowell Weedon, a big brokerage run out of Los Angeles. How big? The combo will create the largest full-service IBD in the western U.S.

By AOSTERLAND
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2013
Ruling could help reps get rid of BrokerCheck blemishes

Following a controversial court ruling, Finra could be flooded by reps looking to clean up their BrokerCheck files.

By DJAMIESON
OPINION AUG 05, 2013
The next ETF juggernaut?

With 15 ETFs in the pipeline, Fidelity is poised to take on Pimco and Vanguard.

By Gregory Crawford
EQUITIES AUG 05, 2013
The Takeaway: Keep an eye on that sales assistant!

By Joshua Brown
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 05, 2013
Details are missing in the arbitration vs. court debate

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 05, 2013
Finra boosts arbitrator oversight after one indicted

Industry watchdog sets background checks and reviews for arbitrators after one panelist failed to disclose legal problems.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 05, 2013
Reps willing to bear 'substantial costs' of fiduciary duty: SIFMA exec

Reps are willing to deal with the 'substantial costs' of a uniform fiduciary duty, says a SIFMA exec — provided the SEC gives clear guidance for compliance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH AUG 05, 2013
RegEd's new platform should draw more IBD business

By Janowski Davis
SIFMA names two high-profile politicians to top posts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 05, 2013
SIFMA names two high-profile politicians to top posts

Gregg, Bentsen hired to lead securities industry group; want DOL to ditch fiduciary reform.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 04, 2013
Best ways to time retirement and Social Security

Earnings in months leading up to retirement date can be ignored.

By Mary Beth Franklin
OPINION AUG 04, 2013
Keep an eye on that sales assistant

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 04, 2013
Fiduciary champion gets his day in court

Plan adviser Hutcheson facing 17 counts of wire fraud.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2013
The Hartford pulls back on VA pullback — in a few states

Informs some clients that they can keep investment options.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2013
VA customers irate about rule changes

Advisers, regulators crying foul as insurers seek alterations.

By Darla Mercado