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Wall Street's crystal ball on the fritz in 2012
EQUITIES JAN 03, 2013
Wall Street's crystal ball on the fritz in 2012

Top prognosticators way off the mark last year; 'fear du jour'

By John Goff
Firm run by L.A Dodgers' owner buys big annuity seller
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 03, 2013
Firm run by L.A Dodgers' owner buys big annuity seller

Guggenheim to purchase Sun Life unit; CEO Mark Walter building a giant

By John Goff
Social Security: More on how to collect on your ex
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 03, 2013
Social Security: More on how to collect on your ex

Even a self-professed expert gets it wrong sometimes

By Mary Beth Franklin
RIA NEWS JAN 02, 2013
What the tax hit will mean for the economy

The tax package that averted the fiscal cliff will significantly lower the deficit, but at what cost to economic growth?

By David Kelly
RIA NEWS JAN 02, 2013
Pru retail brokerage settles charges over mutual fund pricing

Unit to pay nearly $11M to close Finra action; B-D platform allegedly failed to place orders in a timely fashion

By Liz Skinner
RIA NEWS JAN 02, 2013
Buffett: Rate hikes won't deter wealthy investors

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JAN 01, 2013
The dual registrants ERISA duel

A new white paper from United Planners explores how ERISA reform is changing the game for broker-dealers and their advisers.

By United Planners
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 01, 2013
Investing in Retirement Using a Global Dividend Income Strategy

For clients who are within five years of retirement, investment consultants would be wise to heed that well-known value investor Benjamin Graham, who said that the investor “will do better if he forgets about the stock market and pays attention to his dividend returns and to the operating results of his companies.” We believe that an investment strategy that cultivates a substantial and growing cash flow via dividend and interest income can be an attractive solution for retirees who are trying to balance present income needs with future purchasing power. The combined focus on a rising income stream plus acceptable risk-adjusted total return may help keep retirees on path during difficult markets.consultants are rethinking how to help baby-boomer clients build sustainable retirement plans.

By Thornburg Investments
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 01, 2013
Senate's post-midnight budget deal moves pressure to Boehner

The Senate passed a bipartisan budget deal two hours after income tax cuts expired, reaching an after-deadline agreement to undo the potential economic harm of $600 billion in tax increases and spending cuts.

By FGabriel
RIA NEWS DEC 31, 2012
DCs bail out D.C.

By John Goff
RIA NEWS DEC 31, 2012
Budget bill sails through House, goes to Obama

All the doomsday predictions proved wrong, as the House late Tuesday evening overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan measure that will resolve the fiscal cliff.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Senate cliff talks hit rocky patch
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 31, 2012
Senate cliff talks hit rocky patch

Republican McConnell senses lack of urgency; Reid says to 'hang loose'.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS DEC 30, 2012
On the link between the growth of the Federal Reserve's balance sheet and inflation

Since the “Great Recession” began in late 2008, the Federal Reserve has responded decisively and aggressively in an attempt to contain economic malaise and spur growth.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS DEC 28, 2012
Fiscal cliff notes

Confused by the standoff in Washington -- and what it means for clients? This cheat sheet shows the immediate tax hits from going over the edge.

By John Goff
SEC extends 'temporary' trading rule for another two years
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE DEC 28, 2012
SEC extends 'temporary' trading rule for another two years

Brokers allowed to trade as principals in certain accounts.

By DJAMIESON
ICI, Chamber appeal CFTC mutual fund rule
ALTERNATIVES DEC 28, 2012
ICI, Chamber appeal CFTC mutual fund rule

Agency wants funds using commodities to register with it.

By Gregory Crawford
RIA NEWS DEC 28, 2012
Independents to launch consumer education push

By DJAMIESON
Big fund companies likely big winners in hedge fund ad rule
ALTERNATIVES DEC 28, 2012
Big fund companies likely big winners in hedge fund ad rule

Firms with alts like BlackRock, JPMorgan have muscle to seize the opportunity

By Gregory Crawford
WIREHOUSES DEC 28, 2012
Don't count the wirehouses out yet: Charles Goldman

Market share down, says Advizent boss, but Wall Street brokerages embracing RIA concepts

By AOSTERLAND
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 27, 2012
Post-cliff, life insurance a tougher sell

Raising of estate tax exemption to $5M lessens need for policies that shield assets.

By Darla Mercado