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NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 21, 2008
Recession could hit hard, last long

A 2008 recession could last longer and be more severe than any since the end of World War II, say economists.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 21, 2008
Moody's downgrade of FMR shows $6.3B of unrated debt

Moody's downgrade of FMR Corp.'s debt rating reflects an unseen mountain of unrated debt the company has accumulated in recent years, according to the rating agency.

NEWS OPINION JAN 21, 2008
Plan sponsors are avoiding a safe harbor

Upon implementation of the Pension Protection Act one year ago, sponsors of 401(k) plans gained the opportunity to limit their liability for advice given to participants under eligible investment advice arrangements.

NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 21, 2008
Relationships are king

Asset management might be at the heart of what drives an individual toward financial advice, but savvy financial planners are realizing that it takes more than asset management to bring lasting value to the advisory relationship.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 21, 2008
Advisers wary about Magellan's reopening

While Fidelity Investments has reopened its famed Magellan Fund, advisers remain skeptical and are keeping a close eye on its performance.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 18, 2008
Bush calls for tax cuts to revive economy

President George W. Bush proposed $145 billion in tax relief and other incentives to revive a sputtering economy.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 18, 2008
London insurer eyes Marsh & McLennan

Willis Group Holdings, the London-based insurance broker, is talking takeover with Marsh & McLennan, CNBC reported.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 18, 2008
Earnings: Wilmington Trust and LaBranche

Wilmington Trust's earnings fell 7% and LaBranche posted a net-income loss of 54%.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 18, 2008
Report: No quick end for 'sluggish' economy

The index of leading indicators decreased by 0.2% in December, according to The Conference Board.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 18, 2008
Greenberg checks up on AIG's fiscal health

Ex-AIG chief Maurice R. Greenberg and his investment firm have retained an adviser to review their stake in the insurer.