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ALTERNATIVES AUG 22, 2014
Private credit markets offer investors double-digit returns

Seen as an alternative to bonds, one direct lending fund returned 12.7% last year

By Jeff Benjamin
FIXED INCOME AUG 22, 2014
Amid global turmoil, bond managers' patience is tested

Delaware Investments co-CIO says biggest focus is on the economy and interest rates.

By Jeff Benjamin
BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2014
Tony Thompson barred from securities industry

The regulator said he misrepresented $50 million private offering that later went into default

By Bruce Kelly
BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2014
Lawyers for Tony Thompson want out

The law firm, which is representing the real estate investor in a number of cases, cites a breakdown in communication and failure to pay legal fees.

By Bruce Kelly
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 21, 2014
Wanted: Gold bears

On today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: Investors still too bullish on gold. Plus: Structuring client portfolios for retirement, about that breach at JP Morgan, Pimco's long, hard fourth quarter, a big real estate deal and an event you shouldn't miss.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 21, 2014
Wells Fargo facing possible Finra action over anti-money-laundering failures

Firm receives Wells Notice notifying it that action is possible because one branch office's activity

By Mason Braswell
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 21, 2014
Prepare yourself mentally for the next bear market

The bull has not finished running but the time is now for investors to get their minds around its impending end.

By Mike Boyle
EQUITIES AUG 21, 2014
Are you prepared for the next bear market?

The bull hasn't finished running but the time is now for investors to get their minds around its impending end.

By Mike Boyle
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
Why postponing Social Security benefits makes more sense now

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
Everyone's talking about postponing Social Security benefits

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
What grabbed InvestmentNews readers this week

A big arbitration award, a story about recruiting bonuses and how Vanguard grabbed Pimco's bond crown were among the most read stories this week on InvestmentNews.com. Plus: Lessons from Robin Williams' estate and another investment team loss at LPL.

By lkonish
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
DOL eyes brokerage windows in 401(k) plans

The agency's request for more information on the choices and disclosures available to participants could set the stage for new rule making.

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH AUG 21, 2014
How to use the cloud securely (because it's not going away)

Like anything you do for your business, don't do it just to keep pace. Make it a determined decision that will either save you time, money or both.

By Blane Warrene
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
Minimum Social Security benefit protects survivors

Widow's benefit could be larger than deceased spouse's reduced amount.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
Wife's unexpected death draws Social Security questions

Widower wonders whether he should change claiming plans.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
How higher Medicare premiums affect Social Security benefits

One woman finds out the real reason why her Social Security check declined.

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES AUG 21, 2014
Advisers with combined $300M AUM join Wells Fargo

Previously worked for Morgan Stanley, all for more than 20 years.

By Bloomberg
RIAS AUG 21, 2014
Traditional advisory firm hammers out deal with robo-adviser

Redhawk Wealth Advisors and Jemstep co-brand an online investment platform to help clients with investments.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH AUG 21, 2014
6 lessons traditional advisers can learn from robos

By Megan Graf
Baird snatches Wells Fargo adviser with $350M in AUM
BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2014
Baird snatches Wells Fargo adviser with $350M in AUM

Gary Foose Jr. will join the firm's Houston office.

By Minda Smiley