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BlackRock CEO Laurence D. Fink said most of the “anemia” in the U.S. economy and uncertainty from CEOs at American companies is a result of government policy and this year's sequester.
Surprise announcement on QE includes worries about jobless rate, GDP
Life insurance was a primary source of estate planning and wealth enhancement for gay couples, but new rulings could force advisers to reevaluate
Advisers should revisit estate-planning techniques now that the Treasury Department and the IRS recognize same-sex marriages for federal tax purposes. How will this impact your clients?
An investor in a Medical Capital lawsuit gets a ruling from New Jersey's highest court that he'll be able to pursue action against an adviser and an accounting firm. <i>Plus: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20130808/FREE/130809928">Ex-stockbroker found guilty of fraud in MedCap sales</a> </i>
A House Democrat has introduced a measure to end mandatory arbitration, but the bill might get stuck in its Republican-controlled committee.
Financial advisers see opportunity for portfolio rebalancing, worry about macro risks
Republican commissioner blasts proposal, claiming its sole purpose is to 'shame CEOs'
A new polls finds that most investors don't think the markets will be roiled if the Federal Reserve begins to cut back its asset purchases - the much talked-about tapering - next week. Is a rally possible?
This week's top stories from wealth manager and CNBC commentator Josh Brown
Two key GOP congressmen blast SEC regulation of private funds, claim the agency is protecting fat cats at expense of ordinary investors. Focus on RIAs, they say.
The SEC says that in a 'free-rider' scam, a New York money manager bought stock with no funds and kept the gains but ditched losses. In the course of the trading, he allegedly defrauded three brokerages out of $2 million.
How a new tax law could affect your retirement funds
New Republican SEC Commissioner Michael Piwowar is likely to continue the emphasis on cost-benefit analyses of agency rules, an effort that was elevated by his predecesor, Troy Paredes. A potential uniform fiduciary standard of care for retail investment advice has proceeded slowly because of such a regulatory impact study.
Former Senate aides get late-night unanimous OK, White on board through mid-2019.
Would-be commissioners say White's approach makes sense.
