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It's time for retirees to start bracing for higher interest rates
EQUITIES JUN 09, 2015
It's time for retirees to start bracing for higher interest rates

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Even if the Fed isn't sure when they'll occur, retirees should be bracing for rising interest rates.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 09, 2015
Market analysts worry as S&P 500 rally thins

One expert says the market's foundation is now like a game of Jenga, where each wood block removed increases the chance the tower will fall.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 09, 2015
Firm sounds market warning: Increase cash holdings, reduce portfolio risk

An increased correlation between asset classes, with fewer options for protection from price swings, is one reason for Societe Generale's bearish stance.

By Bloomberg
Defying market logic, small-cap funds ride the strong dollar to beat large caps
EQUITIES JUN 09, 2015
Defying market logic, small-cap funds ride the strong dollar to beat large caps

Some advisers are getting in on the rally, but others are staying diversified.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pershing CEO: RIA growth outpacing B-Ds
RIAS JUN 09, 2015
Pershing CEO: RIA growth outpacing B-Ds

Ron DeCicco expects the RIA channel to continue growing while regulatory pressures and higher expenses weigh down broker-dealers.

By Mason Braswell
Big change coming soon for high income Medicare beneficiaries
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2015
Big change coming soon for high income Medicare beneficiaries

Buried in the new &#8220;Doc Fix&#8221; law are provisions that will adversely affect some folks on Medicare

By Katy Votava
Price tag is only one factor to consider when acquiring a firm
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 09, 2015
Price tag is only one factor to consider when acquiring a firm

Many elements, including whether the new firm is a good cultural and technological fit, should be considered before inking a deal.

By Liz Skinner
BROKER DEALERS JUN 09, 2015
Cetera factor dampens M&A activity among independent broker-dealers

The ongoing woes of Cetera's parent company, RCS Capital and inflated sale prices expected to deter deals among independent broker-dealers. </br><b><i>(Plus: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150118/IBDREPORT2015&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Don't miss our full 2015 Top IBD special report</a>)</b></i>

By Bruce Kelly
The next big worry is that the Fed already missed its chance to raise rates
EQUITIES JUN 08, 2015
The next big worry is that the Fed already missed its chance to raise rates

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: More Fed handwringing is coming, as concern that the Fed already missed its chance to raise rates persists.

By Jeff Benjamin
Investors shouldn't overlook small-cap stock funds' outperformance
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 08, 2015
Investors shouldn't overlook small-cap stock funds' outperformance

Some investors have gotten in on the small-cap equities rally, but others are underweight or missing out altogether.

By Jeff Benjamin
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 08, 2015
Inside the once-exclusive club of private company investing

Venture capital funds offer a number of investor benefits, but they also carry a commensurate level of risk.

By Sven Weber
INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 08, 2015
Only a matter of time before a home crosses $1B threshold

In the past 18 months there have been 30 U.S. homes sold at or above the $50 million mark.

By Bloomberg
SEC reveals general outlines of how it decides where to try enforcement cases
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 08, 2015
SEC reveals general outlines of how it decides where to try enforcement cases

But guidance on using in-house judges versus federal court falls short, lawyers say.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Investors see few benefits of lower fees in adviser-sold investments
BROKER DEALERS JUN 08, 2015
Investors see few benefits of lower fees in adviser-sold investments

Managed accounts sold by advisers deflect trend toward lower-fee money management as brokers work to maintain profits: Cerulli.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Morgan Stanley sues former broker, now at Ameriprise, over recruiting hijinks
WIREHOUSES JUN 08, 2015
Morgan Stanley sues former broker, now at Ameriprise, over recruiting hijinks

A former Morgan Stanley broker altered his clients' phone numbers in the firm's system before leaving for Ameriprise, according to a lawsuit

By Mason Braswell
FINTECH JUN 07, 2015
A new way for advisers to keep up to speed on clients' life events

The online tool lets advisers ask clients questions about their biggest life changes without emailing or calling for periodic check-ins.

By Alessandra Malito
Questions to ask when considering a continuing care retirement community
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2015
Questions to ask when considering a continuing care retirement community

Find out what kind of information you should know before committing to one of these assisted living facilities.

By Liz Skinner
OPINION JUN 07, 2015
What good is an ad if no one sees it?

Finra's ad campaign is unlikely to significantly raise consumer awareness of BrokerCheck.

By MFXFeeder
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 05, 2015
Ex-Merrill broker ordered to pay $1.4 million in insider trading case

Gary Yin, who pleaded guilty to laundering a client's insider trading profits, must pay restitution to Merrill but avoids prison sentence.

By Mason Braswell
Investors pull $13 million from Bill Gross' fund at Janus
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 05, 2015
Investors pull $13 million from Bill Gross' fund at Janus

May marks second month of redemptions since money manager joined after bolting Pimco last year

By Bloomberg