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ALTERNATIVES OCT 29, 2013
REIT urges Thompson to resign in wake of regulatory charges

Finra's fraud allegations cited as Tony Thompson is urged to resign his role with the REIT he runs. <b>Also: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20130811/REG/308119973&quot;>Details on Finra's initial allegations.</b></a>

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2013
Senate Democrats urge delay in Labor fiduciary-duty rules

Group wants coordination between SEC and DOL on contentious issue.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2013
House Committee approves bill to slow DOL, SEC fiduciary rulemaking

If it gets through House, Senate passage unlikely but the idea is out there.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH OCT 28, 2013
Conquering the e-mail beast

Here are three ways to deal with the ever-expanding mountain of electronic mail.

By Sheryl Rowling
WIREHOUSES OCT 27, 2013
Wirehouses find a way through 401(k) regulation

As 401(k) plan advising gets closer attention from regulators, brokers are finding a way to play

By Darla Mercado
OPINION OCT 27, 2013
Seinfeld star's adviser sued

Adviser to the stars Bambi Holzer is facing the wrath of regulators for allegedly lying to one of her former firms. Bruce Kelly tells the story.

By Andrew Leigh
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 27, 2013
Fiduciary Corner: The importance of the investment policy statement

By Blaine F. Aikin
OPINION OCT 27, 2013
DOJ punishing JPMorgan shareholders

Approach smacks of taking the easy out while extracting a pot of money from JPMorgan's shareholders.

By MFXFeeder
Social Security-claiming options for spouses of different ages
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2013
Social Security-claiming options for spouses of different ages

Sometimes creative strategies just won't work.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 25, 2013
Insurer to sell its broker-dealer to John Hancock

Symetra Investment Services, with about 280 registered reps, not a fit with parent.

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES OCT 25, 2013
Alternatives crackdown continues as Finra fines VSR

More pain for broker-dealers as Finra fines another alternatives specialist. One exec cites the regulator's powerful message on need for supervision and approval processes among alternatives.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2013
Social Security benefits to increase 1.5%

Monthly Social Security benefits will increase Jan. 1, thanks to a cost-of-living adjustment.

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES OCT 24, 2013
UBS adds four-member team from Merrill that managed $3.1 billion

L.A.-based group is latest in wave of high-value advisers switching firms.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
ALTERNATIVES OCT 24, 2013
SEC proposes crowdfunding rules

The SEC announced its proposal for crowdfunding rules, but advisers remain extremely wary. With a potential vulnerability for fraud and failed investments, will the due diligence required for crowdfunding outweigh its actual benefits?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH OCT 24, 2013
New Apple iPad: Good for some advisers, but no knockout

For advisers with first or second generation models, more speed, more power.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2013
Shutdown delays announcement of Social Security cost-of-living allowance

Labor Department says CPI report will not be released this week

By Mary Beth Franklin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 24, 2013
BlackRock's Fink expects poor 4Q on debt talks

The fund giant's top executive said the U.S. will have a &#8220;very poor&#8221; fourth quarter even if lawmakers reach a compromise and extend the nation's borrowing authority.

By Matt Ackermann
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2013
Your retirement plan is now following you on Twitter

What employees miss by not connecting with plans on social media

By Megan Durisin
FINTECH OCT 24, 2013
Enlisting eMoney Advisor to boost your bottom line

Three ways oXYGen Financial has used the platform.

By tjenkin
FINTECH OCT 24, 2013
3 tips to improve your LinkedIn profile

Despite the growing success of the social-media site, most advisers' profiles are stuck in the 1980s. Check out three ideas from Ted Jenkin that will boost your connections right away.

By tjenkin