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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2013
Is renouncing U.S. citizenship financially favorable?

New data indicates more Americans are deciding that the cost of hanging on to U.S. citizenship is too much of a tax burden.

By Liz Skinner
WIREHOUSES MAY 03, 2013
UBS listening to shareholders on wealth management split

A powerful shareholder thinks UBS should hive off its investment bank. Given the recent stellar performance of the company's wealth management business, this isn't such a whacky idea.

By Gregory Crawford
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 03, 2013
Raymond James' Helck warns of state-level financial transaction taxes

Momentum building in Washington as some see Internet sales tax as opening a door.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 03, 2013
Walter says SEC puts priority on lifting Reg D ad ban

Republicans express frustration with slow pace, missed deadline

By cmollison
WIREHOUSES MAY 03, 2013
Merrill Lynch bright spot in BofA earnings

Parent earnings miss estimates and stock takes a hit

By AOSTERLAND
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 02, 2013
Advisers affronted by "Frontline" piece

Reaction to documentary split along party lines -- rep or fiduciary.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 02, 2013
SEC halts trading in embattled LTCI seller

Penn Treaty's last financial statement filed in 2008; policyholders in limbo

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 02, 2013
ING on a voyage to change its name, not its color

Insurer close to being spun off in an initial public offering; business to remain the same.

By Darla Mercado
WIREHOUSES MAY 02, 2013
Revenue split the same for advisers and reps: Survey

New research shows that investment advisers are just as dependent on commissions as wirehouse reps are. Why is this?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH MAY 02, 2013
Dynasty seals deal with Octagon, a top sports management firm

Company provides financial planning, investment advice and lifestyle services, including bill payment, to athletes and entertainers

By AOSTERLAND
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 02, 2013
SEC sets examination priorities

Dually registered advisers will be one of the SEC's exam priorities for 2013. Oh yes, the commission also plans to focus on payments advisers make to companies that distribute mutual funds.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
WIREHOUSES MAY 02, 2013
UBS advisers break $1M revenue mark

The average revenue per adviser was a record $1,001,000

By Bruce Kelly
WIREHOUSES MAY 02, 2013
Wealth management Americas lone bright spot for UBS in 4Q

UBS' wealth management unit in the Americas turned in a stellar performance in the fourth quarter. The same cannot be said for the rest of the bank's operations.

By John Goff
FINTECH MAY 02, 2013
Pardon the disruption: Online advice a growing threat

Some advisers aren't worried about Web-based services. They should be.

By AOSTERLAND
FINTECH MAY 02, 2013
Tamarac listens to advisers' suggestions and implements them

By Davis Janowski
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2013
Profits take the day as fewer employers match kick-ins to 401(k)s

Drop-off in companies making contributions to retirement plans; trend not 'abating anytime soon'

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH MAY 01, 2013
Connecting advisers and prospects

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 01, 2013
Social Security rules define when a spouse is a spouse

There's no exception for the gray area of legally separated couples.

By Mary Beth Franklin
FINTECH MAY 01, 2013
More advisers stay in touch by tweeting

By Liz Skinner
FINTECH MAY 01, 2013
Dig further into social media to get the biggest business bang

Tools from Google and beyond will help you better connect with clients and prospects.

By Liz Skinner