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RIA NEWS JUL 15, 2010
UBS unit facing forgery probe on Bernie Madoff funds

UBS AG's Luxembourg unit is being probed by prosecutors over allegations of forgery when it oversaw two funds linked to Bernard Madoff.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUL 15, 2010
Former AIG exec Gruber back in B-D business

Joseph B. “Joby” Gruber, the former CEO of AIG broker-dealer FSC Securities Corp. who was forced to resign after Finra accused him of allowing an underling to take continuing-education exams in his name, is back in the independent broker-dealer business.

By Bruce Kelly
Cheap source of startup capital? Your 401(k)
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2010
Cheap source of startup capital? Your 401(k)

Investors are taking advantage of a loophole that lets them use their pension money to invest in new businesses -- tax free. But snares await

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 15, 2010
AIG's financial condition is stable, GAO report says

American International Group Inc.'s financial position remains relatively stable, according to a report released last week by the Government Accountability Office.

By Judy Greenwald and Gavin Souter
RIA NEWS JUL 14, 2010
Stocks mixed as investors push up health-care stocks

The landmark health-care bill passed by the House on Sunday appears to be a shot in the arm for health-care stocks

By Associated Press
FINTECH JUL 14, 2010
Website offers consumer reviews of advisers

Fabeetle.com, a website that allows clients to rate, review and research financial advisers, has the potential to become a third-party search and marketing hub for both consumers and advisers that one day could compete with Finra's BrokerCheck.

By Davis Janowski
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 14, 2010
Finra looks to fill holes in BrokerCheck net

Former brokers with disciplinary records are going to find it harder to cover their tracks if the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has its way. Today, the brokerage industry's self policing body proposed further expansion of broker information available through its free BrokerCheck service.

By Jessica Toonkel Marquez
RIA NEWS JUL 14, 2010
Stocks fall on regulatory concerns

Stocks are falling in early trading as investors remain skittish in advance of the president's State of the Union address and the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's latest interest-rate setting meeting.

By Associated Press
BlackRock's Stattman, other top investors placing chips on blue chips
RIA NEWS JUL 13, 2010
BlackRock's Stattman, other top investors placing chips on blue chips

Okay, large caps are boring. But top asset managers like Dennis Stattman and Jeremy Grantham see a 'once-in-a-lifetime' buying opportunity in these undervalued -- and dividend paying -- stocks.

By Bloomberg
FINTECH JUL 13, 2010
FaceTime launches security app for social networks

A small but growing number of vendors are tackling the problem of exerting control over social networks within the financial services industry.

By Davis Janowski
So where are all the muni bond defaults?
RIA NEWS JUL 13, 2010
So where are all the muni bond defaults?

Office closings. Job reductions. Cutting back on flowers at psychiatric hospitals. States are trying anything and everything to make sure they don't miss debt payments. And so far, they're succeeding.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUL 13, 2010
Bob Doll: Moving from recovery to expansion

Bob Doll is vice chairman and chief equity strategist for fundamental equities at BlackRock Inc.

By MFXFeeder
RIA NEWS JUL 13, 2010
Jesup & Lamont was under fire before Finra intervened

Embattled broker-dealer Jesup & Lamont Securities Corp. was dealing with other serious regulatory matters in the weeks before Finra last week ordered the firm and its 300 reps to cease conducting business.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA NEWS JUL 13, 2010
Raymond James' Jeffrey D. Saut: The get-rich-quick theory of life

Clearly it has been a “rough ride” for the equity markets since their parabolic peak of April 26th.

By Jeffrey D. Saut
RIA NEWS JUL 13, 2010
CFP Board cracks down on continuing-ed courses

After receiving complaints about the quality of some CE offerings, the standards board has started randomly assessing continuing education courses each month

By Lisa Shidler
RIA NEWS JUL 13, 2010
Death tax behind the proposed sale of NBA's Detroit Pistons?

Davidson has her reasons, but estate tax isn't one of them, rep says

By Bill Shea
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2010
Special report: The top clearing firms

Clearing firms, facing declining revenue and increased competition, have something new to worry about: More and more broker-dealers are seeking loans as an incentive to sign on with a new firm.

By Mark Bruno
World Cup in South Africa: Two foreign stocks that could score
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2010
World Cup in South Africa: Two foreign stocks that could score

There is no question that individual companies who are already well-placed in African markets will benefit from the increased attention on Africa as a result of the World Cup -- but these stocks may get more of a boost than others.

By Larry Seruma
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 11, 2010
Firms still enhancing target date funds

Despite a tepid response from plan sponsors, asset management firms continue to develop and promote annuity-enhanced target date funds, insisting that demand for retirement income will spur interest.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 11, 2010
Poised on the brink, but of what?

The economy and stock market are sending mixed and confusing signals.

By MFXFeeder