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MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 05, 2013
White offers little on future of MM reform

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
WIREHOUSES MAY 05, 2013
Outlook good for wirehouses

By AOSTERLAND
ALTERNATIVES MAY 05, 2013
Finra: REIT information misleading

By Bruce Kelly
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 05, 2013
UBS elevates Mathews to oversee ultra high-net-worth business

Former regional director replaces Chandler, who will run wealth management.

By Darla Mercado
WIREHOUSES MAY 05, 2013
Influential bank analyst says wirehouses looking good

Bank analyst sees wirehouses as big winners in wealth-management industry recovery. Light at the end of the tunnel?

By AOSTERLAND
WIREHOUSES MAY 05, 2013
UBS wealth management announces record profits, new money

Focus on wealth and asset management paying off as revamp from capital-heavy activities accelerates.

By DJAMIESON
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 04, 2013
Supremes may decide Finra-Schwab scuffle

The battle between Finra and Schwab over class-action waivers is not done. Lawyers say the case could get swept up in the national debate over consumer rights -- and ultimately end up before the Supreme Court.

By DJAMIESON
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 04, 2013
Schwab's class action win a blueprint for other firms

More brokerage firms are expected to demand that customers give up their right to file class actions against them

By DJAMIESON
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 03, 2013
More Americans giving up citizenship to dodge taxes

But financial advisers warn such moves could cost you more

By Liz Skinner
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
RIA NEWS 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 AND LEGISLATION 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 AND LEGISLATION 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
RIA NEWS 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.
RIA NEWS 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 AND LEGISLATION 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.