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How much more will the S&P fall? Key level may have the answer
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2011
How much more will the S&P fall? Key level may have the answer

The Standard & Poor's 500 Index is falling toward a key level that, if breached, may mean the gauge will tumble further, according to Ryan Detrick of Schaeffer's Investment Research.

By Mark Bruno
Critics slam Finra panel ban plan
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2011
Critics slam Finra panel ban plan

Critics skewered a new proposal by Finra to bar ex-officials at the SRO from representing clients in disciplinary hearings conducted by the regulator. So what's all the fuss about?

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2011
A league of their own

Tuition for private colleges may be off the chart, but state schools are getting more expensive, too. Here's the ten priciest public colleges.

By John Goff
Now money managers spooked by all asset classes
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2011
Now money managers spooked by all asset classes

Survey reveals across-the-board decline in bullishness; 'back to wait-and-see'

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2011
Senate Republicans prod SEC nominees on Dodd-Frank

The leading Senate Republican on financial issues won't block the confirmation of two Securities and Exchange Commission nominees, though he will push the agency to conduct economic analyses of financial regulations — a demand that is slowing down the implementation of the Dodd-Frank reform law

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Most accurate analysts? Think small
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2011
Most accurate analysts? Think small

Small-cap stock analysts more accurate than those who cover large caps; smaller pond = greater impact

By John Goff
Illinois securities cops revoke licenses of reps for annuity sales
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 11, 2011
Illinois securities cops revoke licenses of reps for annuity sales

State regulator says husband-and-wife team recommended that elderly clients partially surrender VAs for indexed annuities; $426K in commissions in less than four months

By Darla Mercado
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 11, 2011
Surprise! Fee-based VAs gaining traction — at least among B-Ds

Commonwealth and five broker-dealers sign on to sell Allianz's variable annuity; apes LPL Financial's earlier move

By Darla Mercado
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 11, 2011
Larry Hagman's ex-MSSB broker jumps to Wedbush amidst dispute

Lisa Detanna, a former broker at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC who became <a href= http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20101010/REG/310109952>embroiled in an arbitration claim filed by actor Larry Hagman</a>, has moved to Wedbush Securities Inc. in Los Angeles.

By Dan Jamieson
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2011
Barclays Wealth set to reinvest cash

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2011
Federated eyes regionals to boost distribution

By MFXFeeder
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2011
European market offers hidden gems

By MFXFeeder
RIAS JUL 10, 2011
When is enough enough?

By MFXFeeder
BROKER DEALERS JUL 10, 2011
Small broker-dealers face pressure to merge

For the past 10 years, executives at the largest independent broker-dealers have been predicting a tide of consolidation, with economics forcing smaller firms to shut down or sell out to bigger firms.

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 10, 2011
AIG to pour more money into Advisor Group, Benmosche says

The public will reap a profit as the U.S. government sells off the remainder of its holdings in American International Group Inc., chief executive Robert H. Benmosche said today.

By Darla Mercado
BROKER DEALERS JUL 10, 2011
Independent broker-dealers fishing for top talent

Recruiting will become more expensive in 2011 as the fight for top advisers heats up among independent broker-dealers looking to bounce back from a lackluster 2010.

By Bruce Kelly
BROKER DEALERS JUL 08, 2011
National Financial Partners acquires Fusion Advisor Network

National Financial Partners, a consolidator of insurance-brokerage and financial-planning firms, has acquired Fusion Advisor.

By FGabriel
RIAS JUL 08, 2011
Fisher's firm to pay $376K to retiree who just wanted his book

By Doug Cubberley
Debt takes a holiday: Consumer credit scores surge
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 08, 2011
Debt takes a holiday: Consumer credit scores surge

Americans spending less, saving more; overall indebtedness at lowest level since 1994

By John Goff
INcite: Fire the Fed, hand keys to OPEC instead
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 08, 2011
INcite: Fire the Fed, hand keys to OPEC instead

If oil is what drives the U.S. economy, than let's put the real powers-that-be in the driver's seat

By Bloomberg