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Labor-market gains in U.S. boost consumer optimism
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 16, 2012
Labor-market gains in U.S. boost consumer optimism

Claims for jobless benefits dropped last week to match a four-year low and U.S. consumer confidence rose to the highest since 2008, signaling an improving labor market may boost household spending.

By Doug Cubberley
Real story on inflation will soon be told: Arnott
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 16, 2012
Real story on inflation will soon be told: Arnott

Inflation appears tame on the surface, but Robert Arnott remains an inflation hawk.

By Dan Jamieson
Americans: We're responsible for our financial well-being — just don't ditch Social Security
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2012
Americans: We're responsible for our financial well-being — just don't ditch Social Security

Also believe it's Uncle Sam's job to protect investors from fraud

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 16, 2012
Oil price won't grease the skids for higher rates

By Andrew Osterland
Still no payment in Capital Analysts Ponzi settlement as firm readies sale
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 16, 2012
Still no payment in Capital Analysts Ponzi settlement as firm readies sale

The story of Kenneth Wayne McLeod -- and the Ponzi scheme he engineered -- reads more like a screenplay than real life. But to the victims of the con man, the bizarre tale must feel like a nightmare.

By Bruce Kelly
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 16, 2012
FBI: Stanford blew $20 million on yachts — and $379M on his B-D

Few of financier's investments turned a profit, special agent testifies; $7B hole

By John Goff
10 legislative and regulatory developments advisers need to know
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 16, 2012
10 legislative and regulatory developments advisers need to know

Finra backs off social media regs, also aims to hike transaction fees; Congress extends payroll tax deduction - and a millionaires' tax continues to bounce back after multiple rejections. More on these recent developments and other key happenings on The Hill that will impact financial advisers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC OK latest boost for alts clearing service
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2012
SEC OK latest boost for alts clearing service

Commission gives thumbs up again to Alternative Investment Product

By DJAMIESON
Republican tax break pruning complicates extensions outlook
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2012
Republican tax break pruning complicates extensions outlook

Debate continues over more than $30 billion in so-called tax extenders, such as the research and development tax credit and the ability for financial services companies to defer taxation on income earned outside the U.S.

By Doug Cubberley
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2012
Bill Gross: Opening up the playbook

Pimco chief discusses how successful investing in a deleveraging, low interest rate environment will require defensive in addition to offensive skills.

By Bill Gross
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2012
There are 22 jobs better than financial adviser right now

Last week, U.S. News &amp; World Report released its <a href=http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2012/02/27/the-best-25-jobs-of-2012-rankings>25 best jobs of 2012</a> ranking, and we couldn't help but notice that 'financial adviser' cracked the list.

By Mark Bruno
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2012
Grantham: Investors should heavily underweight U.S. equities

By Jeremy Grantham
Better employment picture could be a negative for stocks
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2012
Better employment picture could be a negative for stocks

Tightening job market will make it harder for companies to keep a lid on wages; there go the record profit margins

By John Goff
For small-caps, negative sentiment a big positive: Schachter
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2012
For small-caps, negative sentiment a big positive: Schachter

Snow Capital PM looks to buy stocks when they're out of favor; big on health care, infrastructure stocks

By Bloomberg
Investors plowing money into farmland — but could come a cropper
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2012
Investors plowing money into farmland — but could come a cropper

Rush to buy acreage fueling bubble in the north forty; 'kind of scary'

By John Goff
Suddenly, UBS and McCann have 'mo
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2012
Suddenly, UBS and McCann have 'mo

Turnaround at UBS Wealth Management Americas in progress; 'seemed lost a few years ago'

By Bloomberg
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 15, 2012
McCann, rising at UBS, gets plum job

UBS AG appears to be making good on its pledge to sharpen its focus on wealth management and rein in its investment banking operations.

By Andrew Osterland
Lincoln may get more defensive with MoneyGuard hybrid
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 15, 2012
Lincoln may get more defensive with MoneyGuard hybrid

Insurer mulling raising fees and cutting benefits on popular product; low interest rates to blame

By Darla Mercado
UBS leaking oil, but wealth management staging 'impressive turnaround': McCann
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 15, 2012
UBS leaking oil, but wealth management staging 'impressive turnaround': McCann

By Andrew Osterland
Seven years later, plaintiffs win 'Round 7' in Merrill bias suit
ADVISOR NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 14, 2012
Seven years later, plaintiffs win 'Round 7' in Merrill bias suit

Class action discrimination suit looks set to go to trial after latest court ruling

By AOSTERLAND