About 80% of advisory firms now have written policies about social networking, compared with 64% last year and 43% in 2010, a recent survey of 555 compliance professionals found
Financial advisers will have opportunities to help their clients navigate the new health care law.
Brokers and other observers say a culture clash and cost cutting have left legacy Smith Barney reps feeling demoralized and could cause more of the firm's brokers to leave.
Big breakout on price of contracts backing President Obama to win reelection
SEC boss says work continues on proposal; 'I've kept the issue alive and moving forward'