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NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 10, 2013
Morgan Stanley's Gorman: Chance of another financial crisis 'close to zero'

“The way these firms are managed, the amount of capital that they have, the amount of liquidity that they have, the changes in their business mix -- it's dramatic," according to Morgan Stanley's CEO.

NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 10, 2013
UBS to pay $120 million to settle Lehman claims

The brokerage giant was accused of violating federal securities laws in underwriting and selling Lehman securities to investors, who claimed that offering materials contained misleading information about Lehman's financial condition.

NEWS WIREHOUSES SEP 06, 2013
BofA Merrill bias settlement goes to once-skeptical judge for approval

The judge who today will hear arguments on Bank of America's $160 million settlement has repeatedly rejected requests by black financial advisers at BofA's Merrill Lynch unit to sue as a group over alleged racial discrimination.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 06, 2013
Finra examining analyst participation in IPO pitches

Wall Street's self-regulator is looking into whether research analysts are participating in pitches to win business underwriting initial public offerings.

INVESTING FIXED INCOME SEP 03, 2013
Gundlach says Fed making mistake in way it's ending asset buying

The central bank has opted for a “seat of the pants” way of handling policy, according to the Doubeline executive.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 03, 2013
Markets extend worst month since May 2012 as Syria looms

US. stocks extended the worst monthly drop since May 2012 as investors weighed a smaller-than- forecast increase in consumer spending and prospects for military action against Syria

INVESTING FIXED INCOME SEP 03, 2013
Bond funds suffer biggest redemptions since June as yields surge

Speculation that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting back asset purchases has investors wary

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 02, 2013
Gold bulls return after slump

Gold traders are the most bullish in five months on signs that demand for coins and jewelry increased

INVESTING FIXED INCOME AUG 29, 2013
Bond yields show selloff peaking until rates rise

As the U.S. bond market suffers its worst rout since 2009, the gauge that historically signals more pain for fixed-income investors is instead suggesting yields are near their peak.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 28, 2013
Man Group shuts funds in overhaul of guaranteed products

World's largest publicly traded hedge-fund manager is closing a range of products aimed to protect clients from losses after they failed to meet performance targets.