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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2010
SEC says adviser deceived retirees about 'low-risk' investments

Agency claims investment adviser pitched funds as 'immensely' diversifed; turns out they weren't, agency alleges

By Bloomberg
Brazen Ponzi artist scammed FBI, IRS agents for two decades
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2010
Brazen Ponzi artist scammed FBI, IRS agents for two decades

For more than two decades, scammer Kenneth Wayne McLeod gave seminars and managed money for U.S. law enforcement officials. Finally, the law caught up with him.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2010
Adviser to Ponzi scheme victims goes bust

Tax consultancy's specialty—helping those swindled in investment frauds may have been a tad too specialized: Chapter 7 filing shows less than a dozen clients

By Hilary Potkewitz, Crain's New York Business
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2010
Adviser who allegedly scammed retirees booted out of securities biz

SEC says Sandra Venetis targeted retirees in long-running fraud; allegedly used money for trips, gambling

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2010
From the best seat in the house to the big house: Ponzi artist to plead guity

Shapiro to cop to $880M fraud; used illegal gains to, among other things, purchase floor seats at Miama Heat games

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2010
Legg Mason tabs new retail distribution exec

Legg Mason Inc. named Tom Hirschmann to head of its institutional unit in the U.S., replacing Kim Mustin, who is leaving the asset-management firm.

By Bloomberg
Revealed: Millionaires' top stock and favorite mutual fund
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2010
Revealed: Millionaires' top stock and favorite mutual fund

A survey of Tiger 21 members offers an intriguing glimpse into what millionaires do with their millions

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2010
Retail investors bail while money managers binge on stocks

Individual investors are bailing out of the market. Meanwhile, mutual funds and other institutional investors are buying stock like crazy. What gives?

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2010
Insurance agent accused of running unregistered brokerage -- again

Missouri says Otto set up unregistered brokerage to liquidate client accounts; he settled similar charges with SEC this year

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 27, 2010
SEC gives OK to major redesign of ADV Part 2

Revisions to disclosure form seen as better for investors; could create headaches for advisers, though

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES JUL 27, 2010
Merrill, UBS sued by Schwab over mortgage-backed securities

Units of Bank of America Corp.'s Merrill Lynch & Co., UBS AG and Bear Stearns Cos. were sued by Charles Schwab Corp. over claims they lied or omitted information on mortgage-backed securities

By Bloomberg
BlackRock's Doll and Arledge: Investment directions for 3Q 2010
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2010
BlackRock's Doll and Arledge: Investment directions for 3Q 2010

The debt crisis in Europe and ensuing sell-off in risk assets in the second quarter have raised fears that the global economy could slip back into recession.

By mlanche
Michael Hasenstab: Why now is the time to be a contrarian
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2010
Michael Hasenstab: Why now is the time to be a contrarian

The sovereign-debt crisis in Europe has opened the door for contrarian investing in global fixed income, according to Michael Hasenstab, co-director of fixed income at the Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group and manager of the $30 billion Templeton Global Bond Fund Ticker:(TPINX).

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME JUL 27, 2010
Ex-NBA star's $1.45M arbitration claim against Morgan Keegan is upheld

A federal judge has upheld a $1.47 million arbitration award given last fall to former NBA star Horace Grant for losses he sustained on investments in failed Regions Morgan Keegan Select bond funds.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2010
John Hussman: A recession warning

Based on evidence that has always and only been observed during or immediately prior to U.S. recessions, the U.S. economy appears headed into a second leg of an unusually challenging downturn.

By Bloomberg
BNY Mellon buys $3B wealth manager
RIAS JUL 27, 2010
BNY Mellon buys $3B wealth manager

BNY Mellon on Friday said it reached a deal to buy I(3) Advisors of Toronto, an independent company with more than C$3.5 billion ($3.4 billion) in assets under advisement.

By Associated Press
Stocks on brink of 'big pop,' says famed investor
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2010
Stocks on brink of 'big pop,' says famed investor

Famed investor and hedge fund manager Barton Biggs thinks the market is 'very, very oversold' and headed for a substantial rally -- and soon. Others aren't so sure

By John Goff
RIAS JUL 27, 2010
BNY Mellon names Hughes to lead Its wealth management unit

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. named Lawrence Hughes head of its wealth-management unit, replacing David Lamere, who resigned.

By Bloomberg
Legg Mason eying acquisitions, lift-outs overseas
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2010
Legg Mason eying acquisitions, lift-outs overseas

Just days after announcing job cuts domestically, Legg Mason Inc. is looking to make acquisitions or lift-outs internationally to expand its presence abroad.

By Jessica Toonkel Marquez
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 27, 2010
Legg Mason to eliminate 350 jobs

Legg Mason Inc. plans to eliminate 350 jobs to cut costs and buy back $1 billion in shares after suffering the biggest losses among publicly traded money managers during the credit crisis.

By Bloomberg