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ALTERNATIVES AUG 26, 2014
Values-based investing entices advisers as client demand grows

New survey finds 83% of financial professionals are interested in investing based on societal or environmental impact.

By Bianca Flowers
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 26, 2014
Two ETFs offer investors a way into Alibaba IPO

Strategic moves by two exchange-traded fund managers underscore the uniqueness of the stock.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers hop on mobile CRM trend
FINTECH AUG 26, 2014
Advisers hop on mobile CRM trend

While still figuring out how to use mobility in their practices, advisers are indicating mobile CRMs are here to stay.

By Joyce Hanson
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 26, 2014
Investors skeptical even as stocks top records

Last time the stock market reached these highs, car salesmen were quitting to become day traders. We've learned a few things since then.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES AUG 26, 2014
Warren Buffett's tax fairness doublespeak

In today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, Warren Buffett's fails to put his money where his mouth is, Canada finds a sensible way to stop corporate inversions, the Fed pushes rate-hike rumors out to the end of next year, and more.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 26, 2014
SEC cracks down on wrap accounts

SEC scores court victory involving wrap account fees and is making them a priority in exams

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 26, 2014
Morgan Stanley reaps payoff from lending business

Securities-based loans and mortgages helped drive profit margins up to a record 21%.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2014
Want to escape taxes, privacy laws? Try Monaco

With a $400 billion penthouse on offer, the principality is increasingly popular among the uber wealthy.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 25, 2014
Federal Reserve chairman Janet Yellen stays loose on monetary policy

In Jackson Hole speech, Fed chief says rates will stay low until economy achieves 2% inflation and 'maximum' unemployment

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2014
For (almost) every rule there are exceptions

There are more than 2,700 &quot;rules&quot; around claiming Social Security benefits and most of them can be broken

By Mary Beth Franklin
WIREHOUSES AUG 25, 2014
Wirehouse recruiting loans measure in the billions

Financial advisers conditioned to expect average loans of six figures as competition keeps firms ponying up for top talent.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 25, 2014
Wirehouses' cost cuts target support staff

UBS' plans to cut 75 sales assistants comes as firms including Morgan Stanley target new profit margin goals for next year.

By Mason Braswell
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 24, 2014
The lure of gold: Should you own it, and if so, how much?

Some experts advise buying now. Gold's returns are stellar over time, but its volatility is extreme.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES AUG 23, 2014
Delaware: The Sue-Me State for shareholders

In the past year or so, more than 30 major companies have quietly amended their bylaws to say Delaware courts are the only place where shareholders can file lawsuits alleging misdeeds by corporations, their managers or directors.

By Bloomberg
RIAS AUG 22, 2014
The Fed should raise rates, but it won't

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> The Fed should raise rates but... Plus: Financial advisers turn to options investing; the French government calls it quits; the SEC goes after asset-backed bonds; another Obamacare surprise; and what is really the most important meal of the day

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH AUG 22, 2014
Using technology to beat the robo-advisers at their own game

Here's a road map on how to compete with and beat online investment management services using technology.

By Sheryl Rowling
ALTERNATIVES AUG 22, 2014
Private credit markets offer investors double-digit returns

Seen as an alternative to bonds, one direct lending fund returned 12.7% last year

By Jeff Benjamin
FIXED INCOME AUG 22, 2014
Amid global turmoil, bond managers' patience is tested

Delaware Investments co-CIO says biggest focus is on the economy and interest rates.

By Jeff Benjamin
BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2014
Tony Thompson barred from securities industry

The regulator said he misrepresented $50 million private offering that later went into default

By Bruce Kelly
BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2014
Lawyers for Tony Thompson want out

The law firm, which is representing the real estate investor in a number of cases, cites a breakdown in communication and failure to pay legal fees.

By Bruce Kelly