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WIREHOUSES JAN 03, 2014
UBS to pay $50 million to settle SEC claim

Regulator says firm misrepresented parts of a CDO deal, making disclosures false.

By Gregory Crawford
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 03, 2014
So where are all the revolutionary new investment theories?

First half of 20th century saw flood of ground-breaking work; not so much lately

By Philip Lawton
ALTERNATIVES JAN 02, 2014
SEC settlement ends saga for former Ameriprise exec who aided SAC Capital insider case

Portfolio manager who helped feds must pay $390K, will do no prison time.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 02, 2014
SAC record $1.8B insider plea approved; caps 7-year probe

SAC Capital Advisors' landmark $1.8 billion settlement of a U.S. government insider-trading probe stretching back to 2007 was approved by a federal judge, bringing to an end the hedge fund's role as a money manager and capping a decade of insider-trading cases.

By Matt Ackermann
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 02, 2014
What you don't know about your 529 college savings plan could hurt you

Federal regulator wants consumers to become better informed on fees

By Liz Skinner
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 02, 2014
Regulator pushes for more fee disclosure from 529 college savings plans

MSRB wants to learn more to help consumers become more informed.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 02, 2014
Financial regulator signals caution on IRA rollovers

Investors shouldn't move funds based solely on the word 'free'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 02, 2014
Here's what happens to stocks when the Fed hikes rates

Equities usually react favorably when the central bank tightens, according to new research

By Jason Kephart
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 02, 2014
Bond funds post record withdrawals in 2013

Bond mutual funds in the U.S. posted record investor redemptions of $80 billion in 2013 as investors anticipated rising interest rates

By Matt Ackermann
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 02, 2014
Investors turn to stocks just in time

ETFs and mutual funds take in most cash since 2000 as S&P 500 surges

By Gregory Crawford
OPINION JAN 02, 2014
2014 countdown: 14 critical mistakes advisers will make next year

From ignoring social media to being unable to delegate, here are traps advisers need to avoid in 2014 if they want any chance to thrive

By Robert Sofia
EQUITIES JAN 02, 2014
Investors turn to stocks at the right time

Exchange-traded and mutual funds investing in stocks took in about $162 billion this year, the most since 2000, as the S&P 500 surged 29%.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 02, 2014
Helping advisers connect the dots about retirement planning

The demise of a noted research organization makes the job a bit harder.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FIXED INCOME JAN 02, 2014
Fed speculation drives 10-year Treasury yield past 3%

Investors placing bets on whether central bank will boost tapering.

By Gregory Crawford
EQUITIES JAN 02, 2014
At year end, markets more stable but uncertainty reigns

A top investment strategist seeks to answer questions on inflation, deflation, valuation and portfolio building.

By Alan Brown
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 02, 2014
Charitable IRA provision: Time is now

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 31, 2013
How to get a jumpstart on 2014 tax planning

Ease the bite of new tax rules with these strategies

By Darla Mercado
EQUITIES DEC 30, 2013
New love for mortgage REITs

2014 could be a good year for mortgage REITs and here's why. Plus: Which housing markets are vulnerable to rising rates, gold-mining stocks for the truest gold bugs, an ETF end zone dance, social media apps took over in 2013, and more proof of Obamacare bumbling.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 30, 2013
Gold's mixed signals leaves investors unsure which way to turn

Professional financial advisers also divided on what advice to give as the metal flashes bullish and bearish signals

By Jeff Benjamin
Americans vow to shed debt in 2014 but few commit to financial planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 30, 2013
Americans vow to shed debt in 2014 but few commit to financial planning

High-net-worth investors increase appetite for risk, poll shows.

By Mary Beth Franklin