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INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 13, 2013
IPO market is back with a vengeance

What could public debuts from Twitter, Chrysler and Hilton mean for your returns?

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 13, 2013
IPO market is back with a vengeance, market watchers say

Chrysler, Hilton plan to soon follow Twitter; 'Facebook effect is finally wearing off'

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES SEP 13, 2013
Derivatives to face transaction fees under Obama proposal

The CFTC, starting in the 2014 fiscal year, would set a fee for futures, options on commodities, and swaps to fund the agency

By Matt Ackermann
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 13, 2013
Dodd-Frank, where are you?

Despite fears of red-tape-stranguIation, skyrocketing compliance costs and less time for clients, investment advisers take Dodd-Frank changes in stride. So far.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 13, 2013
SEC OKs advertising of private placements to general public

In 4-1 vote, commission greenlights marketing of Reg D offerings to credited investors; advisers stuck in the middle?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 13, 2013
Finra postpones action on recruitment disclosure rule

Finra had plans on Thursday to consider a controversial proposal requiring brokerages to disclose reps' recruitment deals. That discussion has now been postponed.

By DJAMIESON
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 13, 2013
Finra hampered by rising compensation costs, stagnant revenue

Critics complain about CEO's $2.6M pay package, wonder about the $1.6B investment fund.

By DJAMIESON
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 13, 2013
White's early agenda could impact advisers

Mary Jo White could be approved quickly by the full Senate to become the next chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. She might then move quickly on some investment-adviser related issues.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES SEP 13, 2013
SEC charges ex-GOP candidate with selling fake Facebook shares

The SEC claims a onetime gubernatorial candidate sold investors nonexistent shares of Facebook and other social-media darlings.

By DJAMIESON
Average 401(k) account balances nearly double since crisis
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2013
Average 401(k) account balances nearly double since crisis

ICI chief Stevens says assumption that 401(k) plans aren't working is wrong.

By Barry B. Burr
WIREHOUSES SEP 12, 2013
BofA quashed on arbitration

Court denies request by bank, Merrill on overtime suit.

By DJAMIESON
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2013
Steps you need to take now to protect your digital assets

Don't leave your loved ones without access to your funds

By Stan Luxenberg
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 12, 2013
Will investing on Broadway be curtains for your returns?

Why the difficulty in spotting a hit could make it difficult to turn a profit

By Marine Cole
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2013
Timing is everything when ex-spouses claim Social Security

Ex can claim on former spouse's record, even one who hasn't yet retired.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FIXED INCOME SEP 12, 2013
Finding safe havens in fixed income as rates climb

The key to finding out whether investors are exposed to too much fixed income or just the wrong fixed income is to look at the typical refuges in a rising rate environment.

By Michael Temple
FIXED INCOME SEP 12, 2013
How to climb from loss to gain on bonds

It's not impossible to find ways to benefit from rising interest rates. <i>(Don't miss: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20130901/REG/309019982&quot;>Five questions for Sungarden chief strategist Robert Isbitts</a> </i>

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2013
CFP Board's director of investigations exits

The board is currently searching for a replacement for Rex Staples

By DJAMIESON
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2013
SEC charges trader with Ponzi scheme using retirement investments

Clients in self-directed IRAs turned over control; 20% returns pitched.

By Darla Mercado
OPINION SEP 11, 2013
Are your assets protected from the next Hurricane Sandy?

With hurricane season upon us once again, now is the time to make sure you are prepared

By Andrew Ahrens
INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 11, 2013
In a class by itself, Vanguard had ETF inflows in August

Index pioneer is only one of five biggest ETF companies to take in more cash last month.

By Jason Kephart