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Baucus' targeting of stretch IRAs a reach, say critics
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2012
Baucus' targeting of stretch IRAs a reach, say critics

Claim plan to rejigger taxes on inherited accounts could hurt savers with older spouses; 'a nonstarter'

By John Goff
RIAS MAR 29, 2012
InvestmentNews to launch 'Next Gen' virtual career fair

<i>InvestmentNews</i> will launch a strategic initiative designed to introduce college students and young professionals to opportunities in the financial advisory business.

By Bloomberg
Newest NBA rule: Players must provide their own (safety) net
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2012
Newest NBA rule: Players must provide their own (safety) net

Financial troubles of retired players sees union, league set up mandatory retirement savings plan

By John Goff
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 28, 2012
FDIC laces into ex-NFL star quarterback in suit

Accuse Bears' legend Jim McMahon of 'gross negligence' as director of Broadway Bank

By John Goff
Who knew you could make money investing in corporate events?
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 28, 2012
Who knew you could make money investing in corporate events?

Binary strategy tied to company happenings more predictable than macroeconomic plays; bit of brilliance?

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS MAR 28, 2012
Equity ownership: How and when to distribute

Of the myriad decisions faced by firms in today's market, none are more important or have longer-term implications than those surrounding the distribution of equity among existing and future owners.

By Scott Feraro
Senate Dems look to hold up investment bill backed by the President
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 28, 2012
Senate Dems look to hold up investment bill backed by the President

Crowd-funding bill has overwhelming bipartisan support, but new roadblocks appear

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Regulators to scrutinize nontraded business development companies
ALTERNATIVES MAR 28, 2012
Regulators to scrutinize nontraded business development companies

Coming Finra investor alert for business development companies could highlight concerns similar to those of nontraded REITs

By Bloomberg
Behringer Harvard client wants answers after seeing fund drop by 96%
RIAS MAR 28, 2012
Behringer Harvard client wants answers after seeing fund drop by 96%

An investor has seen her real estate investment with Behringer Harvard Holdings drop by 96% and she is appealing to Finra for answers.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 28, 2012
New from Uncle Sam: Treasury Zero

It's coming, and you know it; also on the way: euro a go-go and fiduciary fade out

By Evan Cooper
All-in purchase of MSSB could singe Morgan Stanley's credit rating: Analysts
WIREHOUSES MAR 27, 2012
All-in purchase of MSSB could singe Morgan Stanley's credit rating: Analysts

Say swifter acquisition of remaining Citigroup stake would likely involve leverage

By AOSTERLAND
Merrill adds a few heavyweights to herd
WIREHOUSES MAR 27, 2012
Merrill adds a few heavyweights to herd

By Andrew Osterland
Indie B-D reps flocking to fixed indexed annuities
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2012
Indie B-D reps flocking to fixed indexed annuities

Fixed indexed annuities were a hot product among independent broker-dealer reps last year as clients sought a safe-money alternative to CDs, made virtually worthless by low interest rates.

By Bloomberg
Support for financial reforms strong with those over 50: AARP
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2012
Support for financial reforms strong with those over 50: AARP

More than half of those surveyed by AARP want Dodd-Frank reforms on consumer protection implemented

By Liz Skinner
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 27, 2012
Special report: Variable annuities

A look at the latest trends in variable annuity sales and strategies.

By Paul Menchaca
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2012
The 25 largest variable annuity providers

By Mark Bruno
SEC maximizes performance-based fee minimums
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 27, 2012
SEC maximizes performance-based fee minimums

Critics have long claimed that advisers should not be allowed to charge performance-based fees when working with unsophisticated clients. Now, the SEC has weighed in, dramatically increasing the net-worth a client must posses to qualify for such a pricing arrangement.

By Dan Jamieson
RIAS MAR 26, 2012
DTCC names new boss

Bodson to take over at securities clearinghouse; Donahue retiring

By DJAMIESON
INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2012
Is there more upside?

By Invesco
For advisers, maximum rage over alternative minimum tax
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 26, 2012
For advisers, maximum rage over alternative minimum tax

AMT makes tax planning a royal pain; this year is no exception, despite bill that would kill the levy

By Mark Schoeff Jr.