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FINTECH JUL 01, 2014
Pershing digs into its big data plate to find securities to lend

Custodian's “Lending Ball” tech tool finds matches for securities lending.

By Joyce Hanson
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 01, 2014
New annuities offer exposure to equities and downside protection

New annuities offer uncapped exposure to equities plus downside protection. "It's been a game changer," one exec says.

By Darla Mercado
FINTECH JUL 01, 2014
As e-communication channels proliferate, risk of Finra fines spikes

Smarsh survey finds 88% of firms issue mobile devices to employees who use them to IM, text and tweet.

By Joyce Hanson
FINTECH JUL 01, 2014
Hearsay and Actiance top Forrester's social risk and compliance product list

'Near ubiquitous' social-media use drives growth in a nascent market, research firm reports

By Joyce Hanson
EQUITIES JUL 01, 2014
Equities awaiting stronger growth before next move

By Robert C. Doll
EQUITIES JUL 01, 2014
Does the market decline signal a pullback?

Nuveen's Robert Doll analyzes the market's pullback, says the next few days are critical and provides his longer-term perspective.

By Robert C. Doll
FINTECH JUL 01, 2014
After troubled start, Morgan Stanley tech platform stabilized

CIO Chris Randazzo says 3D has 'turned the corner,' while upgrade continues

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 01, 2014
Target date funds to capture 63% of 401(k) contributions by 2018

Risk management, asset allocation features appeal to younger investors, study finds.

By CODONNELL
WIREHOUSES JUN 30, 2014
Ex-UBS broker facing probe into loan advice

U.S. authorities in Puerto Rico investigating allegations over advice to borrow money to make investments.

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2014
Guaranteed features propel indexed-annuity sales

With low interest rates providing few fixed-income investment options, broker-dealers see these as a good choice for clients, with more growth potential than CDs.

By Darla Mercado
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 30, 2014
IRI hires Morningstar annuity executive

The new addition is aimed at bolstering the firm's resources to help advisers with retirement income strategies/

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2014
Genworth eyes new approach to long-term-care insurance rate hikes

The firm is advocating for incremental changes over double-digit rate hikes after many years. But can this new method catch on?

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 30, 2014
U.S. Trust hires managing director from JPMorgan in expansion bid

Firm looks to deepen its reach in the ultrahigh-net-worth market segment with plans to double head count in Washington by year's end.

By Mason Braswell
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 30, 2014
UBS faces $5 million class action claim on Puerto Rico bond funds

UBS faces a class action lawsuit for $5 million over an alleged breach in fiduciary duty in the sale of Puerto Rican bond funds.

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS JUN 30, 2014
Billion-dollar teams inch into indie market

With improvements in technology and compensation models, independent firms are narrowing the gap in the competition for the biggest talent on Wall Street.

By Mason Braswell
RIA NEWS JUN 30, 2014
Kitces, Alan Moore to launch XY Planning Network

New network will support advisers who work with Generation X and Y clients

By Joyce Hanson
RIA NEWS JUN 30, 2014
J.D. Power: Satisfaction with investment firms up

By Liz Skinner
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 29, 2014
Don't get stuck with a B-D lemon

By MFXFeeder
RIA NEWS JUN 28, 2014
Emerging markets draw big cash

Big ETFs from Vanguard, BlackRock have attracted more than $7 billion combined since end of March. Some markets offer better opportunities than others.

By Gregory Crawford
EQUITIES JUN 27, 2014
European equities have room to climb as global stocks continue to recover

Around the world, long-term returns are still below historical averages and valuations remain reasonable.

By Lisa Myers