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RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2009
Fidelity: Matching contributions key to 401(k) participation

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS FEB 26, 2009
Phillies send relief for lefty pitcher

The World Series champion Phillies are relieving one of their pitchers, whose cash is frozen in the wake of the alleged $8 billion fraud committed by R. Allen Stanford.

By D Hampton
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 25, 2009
Obama begins 'stress tests' of banks

Obama administration begins "stress tests" to gauge the health of America's biggest banks.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2009
Advisers, adopt Obama’s tone

By Bloomberg
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 25, 2009
Major leaguer broke because of Stanford scandal

Scott Eyre, a left-handed relief pitcher with the reigning World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies, has joined the roster of major-league players ensnared by the Stanford Financial scandal.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2009
Financial planning is art: Techies

While financial planning software has helped streamline operations, experts encourage advisers to keep the client experience in mind.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH FEB 25, 2009
Navy Federal partners with FundQuest

Navy Federal Asset Management LLC today announced the launch of a new managed account platform in partnership with FundQuest Inc. of Boston.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 24, 2009
Congressional watchdog slams bailout

In the first watchdog criticism of the Obama administration’s handling of the financial bailout, the head of a congressional oversight panel said the new Treasury Department plan “lacks crucial details,” especially about how it will treat toxic securities held by banks.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 24, 2009
Regulators anticipate new rules for insurers

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2009
Today’s worst funds will be tomorrow’s best, analyst says

When combing through new investment ideas, advisers would be wise not to ignore mutual funds and separate-account strategies at the bottom of the heap.

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES FEB 24, 2009
Smith Barney seeks restraining orders against four ex-reps

Smith Barney, facing a rising number of broker departures from its branches, this month hit four ex-reps and a rival broker-dealer with a lawsuit.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 24, 2009
NYSE may allow penny stocks

With many major companies trading in penny-stock territory, the New York Stock Exchange is considering relaxing a rule that requires shares to trade above a dollar.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2009
Fewer Americans saving for retirement, survey says

A declining percentage of Americans believe they are saving enough for retirement, according to a survey released today by the Consumer Federation of America.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2009
Richest 401(k) participants hit hardest

While all 401(k) investors have sustained significant losses in the last year, no one has suffered more than the wealthiest 401(k) participants.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2009
FPA to help advisers choose best technology program

As market volatility persists, the Financial Planning Association has created a research program that is aimed to help advisers choose the best technology.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 23, 2009
Obama to tap ex-Secret Service agent to oversee stimulus plan

A former Secret Service agent is expected to be named chairman of the organization overseeing the federal-economic-stimulus-plan spending.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2009
Presenting retirement services to targeted companies

The challenge: Because of the increase in corporate layoffs, retirement plan rollovers are becoming bigger than ever.

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES FEB 22, 2009
Morgan-Citi favors 'awards' over bonuses

In a nod to today's touchy political environment regarding executive compensation, financial advisers at the firm born out of a joint venture between Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney will not receive retention bonuses.

By Bloomberg
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 22, 2009
Hartford's B-D suffers executive defections

As the broad market continues its free fall, independent broker-dealer Woodbury (Minn.) Financial Services Inc. is grappling with changes in senior management and the lingering problems of its owner, The Hartford (Conn.) Financial Services Group Inc.

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES FEB 22, 2009
The five new realities of wirehouse advice

The irony is powerful: Just as client demand for quality advice is reaching an all-time high, the business models that support the selling of advice have never looked worse.

By Bloomberg