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INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 12, 2012
Bill Gross: Global monetary system may be fatally flawed

By Bill Gross
Taking stock of bullion: Rogers says monster correction for gold possible
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 12, 2012
Taking stock of bullion: Rogers says monster correction for gold possible

Commodities expert sees India and Europe as the catalysts for possible 50% drop in price of metal

By John Goff
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 12, 2012
National Financial Partners to bolster property-casualty arm with acquisition

National Financial Partners Corp. is bulking up its presence in the property-casualty space in an effort to bolster revenue.

By Darla Mercado
RIAS JUL 12, 2012
NFP Securities casting wider net to bring in RIAs, hybrid advisers

NFP Securities Inc., which in the past has targeted its brokerage services to the insurance agencies and financial planning firms owned by its parent, National Financial Partners Corp., is re-branding itself to attract a broader base of hybrid advisers and registered investment advisers.

By Jed Horowitz
Amid fight over Bush tax cuts, lawmaker sees desire for broad tax reform
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2012
Amid fight over Bush tax cuts, lawmaker sees desire for broad tax reform

Although they're fighting over how to extend Bush-administration tax cuts, both parties agree on the need for fundamental tax reform, according to one leading House Republican freshman.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
One more year! Obama seeks to extend Bush tax cuts for middle-income families
RIAS JUL 11, 2012
One more year! Obama seeks to extend Bush tax cuts for middle-income families

President Obama on Monday announced he wants to extend the Bush tax cuts for middle-income families -- for 12 months.

By John Goff
RIAS JUL 10, 2012
Mariner looks to Orizon for next acquisition

Purchases majority stake in Omaha-based company's wealth management unit; second deal this year

By DJAMIESON
New Finra suitability rules worry industry
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 10, 2012
New Finra suitability rules worry industry

On Monday, Finra rolls out its expanded suitability rules. Some advisers and attorneys say the rule is a little too expanded for their liking.

By DJAMIESON
Borzi, Schapiro demonstrate power of tough regulators
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2012
Borzi, Schapiro demonstrate power of tough regulators

In the middle of a presidential election year, it's natural to focus on the combat for the White House. The real impact of the vote this November, however, will be felt at the regulatory level by the personnel who are appointed by the president and implement financial-services rules.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Dueling fiduciary standards from SEC, DOL 'not workable,' says industry expert
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2012
Dueling fiduciary standards from SEC, DOL 'not workable,' says industry expert

But Labor's Borzi says single standard impossible since two agencies operate under different statutes

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2012
Young workers want sure things as 401(k) options

By Darla Mercado
Amid blaring of bagpipes, advisers urged to fight SRO
RIAS JUL 10, 2012
Amid blaring of bagpipes, advisers urged to fight SRO

Exhorted to contact legislators to voice opposition to Bachus bill; 'have your mother … write too'

By LKUYKENDALL
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 09, 2012
Financial planners in limbo after health-care ruling

Supreme Court decision could muddle end of the year wrangling in Congress; which taxes are in, which are out

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
'Investor fatigue' setting in as boomers tire of stock game
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2012
'Investor fatigue' setting in as boomers tire of stock game

Thrill of investing replaced by fear, trepidation, survey finds; 'constant worry'

By LKUYKENDALL
Obama's re-election top concern of advisers: survey
RIAS JUL 09, 2012
Obama's re-election top concern of advisers: survey

The latest Brinker Barometer survey shows that most advisers want this term to be Obama's last

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 09, 2012
Peter Schiff: Congress wants to repeat mistakes with housing market

By Peter Schiff
Is modern portfolio theory bunk?
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2012
Is modern portfolio theory bunk?

Surprising new research indicates that greater risk does not, in fact, lead to greater reward. This little nugget would seem to debunk a basic tenet of modern portfolio theory -- and could turn the world of investing on its head.

By Jeff Benjamin
CFPB says students victimized by 'subprime-style' lending
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 08, 2012
CFPB says students victimized by 'subprime-style' lending

Findings reveal that students were yet another group of consumers that were hurt by the boom and bust, said CFPB director Richard Cordray

By Doug Cubberley
Social Security's coming crisis quantified: $20.5 trillion
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 08, 2012
Social Security's coming crisis quantified: $20.5 trillion

The $20.5 trillion fiscal gap separating Social Security's liabilities and assets -- its unfunded liability -- is enormous; it is 1.4 times U.S. gross domestic product and 34 times annual Social Security taxes.

By Doug Cubberley
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2012
As smoke clears, advisers rush to clients' aid

By Darla Mercado