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REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2012
SEC exam boss tapped to ride herd on investment industry

Champ replaces Rominger as head of Division of Investment Management

By Liz Skinner
TD, Schwab, others sued in patent infringement case
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2012
TD, Schwab, others sued in patent infringement case

Australian firm claims offerings from TD, Schwab, others violate patent

By DJAMIESON
B-D, execs who allegedly preyed on seniors hit with $2.6M in fines, restitution
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2012
B-D, execs who allegedly preyed on seniors hit with $2.6M in fines, restitution

Brookstone Securities socked by Finra for sale of CMOs to the elderly

By Bruce Kelly
Is Medicare the next frontier for financial advice?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2012
Is Medicare the next frontier for financial advice?

Expertise in government medical plan will boost an adviser's business, help retain clients, surveys show

By Mary Beth Franklin
Mary Beth Franklin reveals the magic number for claiming Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2012
Mary Beth Franklin reveals the magic number for claiming Social Security

Secret to getting the most money from Uncle Sam is like the secret of comedy: Timing

By Darla Mercado
Rominger: SEC has to become more efficient
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 15, 2012
Rominger: SEC has to become more efficient

The Securities and Exchange Commission lucked out with $136 million in extra funding from Congress this year, but it has to learn to stretch its budget further, according to an agency leader.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Rominger mulling timeline for 12(b)-1 fee rule
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 15, 2012
Rominger mulling timeline for 12(b)-1 fee rule

In the last 48 hours, Eileen Rominger, the new director of the Division of Investment Management at the Securities and Exchange Commission, has appeared before a congressional committee and addressed an investment advice industry group.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
WIREHOUSES JUN 14, 2012
Which brokerage has the top stock pickers?

Which brokerage has the top stock pickers?

By John Goff
RIA NEWS JUN 14, 2012
VA sales slow in 2012 as insurers leave the space

By Darla Mercado
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 14, 2012
Stanford's advisers face long, tough legal slog

The legal woes of R. Allen Stanford, who was found guilty on 13 of 14 charges of fraud by a Houston jury last week, may be over.

By Dan Jamieson
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 14, 2012
Why Allen Stanford could increase advisers' costs

The day after R. Allen Stanford was convicted of operating a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, members of Congress pressed officials of the Securities Investor Protection Corp. to reimburse his victims.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Investor panel to voice concerns of retail investors — but will anyone listen?
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 13, 2012
Investor panel to voice concerns of retail investors — but will anyone listen?

Advisory group designed to counter Wall Street clout; SEC not required to act on recommendations, though

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Kitces: Social media as drip marketing for financial planners
FINTECH JUN 13, 2012
Kitces: Social media as drip marketing for financial planners

By Michael Kitces
OPINION JUN 13, 2012
The financial adviser's quick guide to social media archiving

Social media is an incredibly fun and effective way to engage with millions of people online. Along with the excitement, however, is the perceived buzz kill—FINRA and SEC compliance standards.

By Amy McIlwain
RIA NEWS JUN 13, 2012
Clients want tech - but advisers still stalling

By AOSTERLAND
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2012
Wirehouse pay approaches parity with indies', study says

By Darla Mercado
D-Day for Bachus bill — and battle lines drawn over cost
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 13, 2012
D-Day for Bachus bill — and battle lines drawn over cost

Opponents and backers of an SRO for investment advisers clashed in front of a Congressional panel on Wednesday. And this was just the first act.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wirehouse pay approaching parity with indie advisers': Study
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2012
Wirehouse pay approaching parity with indie advisers': Study

50% drop in broker comp makes the case for going independent

By Darla Mercado
Three-rung drop would be 'somewhat stunning,' says Gorman
WIREHOUSES JUN 12, 2012
Three-rung drop would be 'somewhat stunning,' says Gorman

Morgan Stanley boss preparing for possible major downgrade by Moody's; hanging out there in the wind

By John Goff
$450M Big Apple team leaves MSSB, hitches up with Wells
WIREHOUSES JUN 12, 2012
$450M Big Apple team leaves MSSB, hitches up with Wells

Say clients like having assets at a AAA rated bank

By AOSTERLAND