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INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 20, 2013
Nobel Prize winner argues markets are efficient

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 20, 2013
Finra urges brokers to adopt a 'best interests' standard

Finra moving inexorably in the direction of emphasizing a fiduciarylike standard.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION OCT 20, 2013
How to build the perfect niche

For a niche market, you're searching for something more than merely any individual with X number of assets. You're looking for a segment that is receptive to a tailored marketing and advising approach that both educates and meets the needs of the individuals.

By Scott Hanson
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 20, 2013
Merrill Lynch prospers as advisers depart

BofA unit delivered $719 million in profit, up 25% from a year earlier.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 20, 2013
Is it too easy to clear broker records?

PIABA study show so-called expungement granted at least 90% of the time in the 1,625 cases in which it was requested between '07 and '11.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 20, 2013
Health care exchanges aren't meant for retirees

Health care exchanges aren't meant for retirees, but advisers should still help clients with Medicare choices.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 20, 2013
Unease over global woes

By Trevor Hunnicutt
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 20, 2013
Lebenthal deal clouds E.F. Hutton relaunch

Core group says it is a go, but Campanale has bailed

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 20, 2013
Learn lessons of Nobel laureates

By MFXFeeder
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 20, 2013
Giving talk: Go holistic

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 20, 2013
SEC chief outlines plans for strong enforcement program

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 20, 2013
New NASAA chief: Time to beef up the SEC

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
OPINION OCT 20, 2013
Choosing your broker-dealer wisely

It isn't about which broker-dealer is 'best,' but rather which is the best match for an adviser's business.

By Jodie Papike
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 20, 2013
It's lump: Massachusetts latest to probe pension advances

Massachusetts is the latest state looking into upfront pension payments to retirees amid concerns that the payment may be less than a plan's future value.

By DJAMIESON
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 20, 2013
Galvin talks to Chuck about allowing class actions

Massachusetts' top regulator William Galvin has asked Charles Schwab Corp. to be a 'good corporate citizen' by allowing clients to file class actions.

By DJAMIESON
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2013
What's a tweet worth? Twitter sets IPO price

Social media site seeks $1.4 billion in biggest web offering since Facebook.

By Gregory Crawford
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2013
Now you can own a piece of an NFL running back's earnings

A look at new investment opportunities with the lifting of the general solicitation ban, and other must-reads from wealth manager and CNBC commentator Josh Brown

By Joshua Brown
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 18, 2013
Investors pour back into money funds after debt deal

Investors pumped $8.9 billion into money-market mutual funds on Thursday, following Washington lawmakers' deal to avert a government default

By Matt Ackermann
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 18, 2013
Medium to small advisers suffer the same compliance lapses

After switch to state regulators, study finds similar deficiencies.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS OCT 18, 2013
RIAs are losing competitive edge

RIAs appear to be losing their competitive edge. Why? Wirehouses and regional firms are adopting some of their practices.

By JKEPHART