Data reveals that Finra up its fines in 2012 by 15 percent. Disciplinary actions were up as well. Dan Jamieson breaks down the numbers
Breaking down expenses into essential and discretionary needs is a start to arriving at "the number'
Finra looking into why his brokerage allegedly failed to turn over requested documents
Stan Druckenmiller says rising entitlement costs, unsustainable spending will have dire consequences.
Insurers didn't seem overly interested in tweaking their VA offerings in 4Q. Instead, they tinkered with the fees.
Advisers now questioning value proposition for products
Investors in mutual fund companies doing better than fund shareholders.
Tracking investment strategies remains a focus.
Income fell 29% and earnings slid to $2.3 billion
Investors pulled $5.3 billion in 2012; better than the $36.3 billion yanked in 2011.
A panel discussion at TD Ameritrade Inc.'s fall regional conference on Tuesday drew heated discussions.
