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NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 11, 2010
Workers need more retirement advice, survey finds

Some 41% of employees said they want more professional advice to help manager their 401(k) assets, but only 35% of employers currently offer retirement planning sessions

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 11, 2010
Raymond James nears settlement in raiding case

Wells Fargo had accused the firm of poaching brokers from A.G. Edwards, but both sides now say a deal ending the squabble looks likely

NEWS ALTERNATIVES APR 11, 2010
Ivy Asset employees sensed end was near

The demise of Ivy Asset Management apparently had been anticipated for some months by its employees.

NEWS RIAS APR 11, 2010
Ruling may benefit fund shareholders in the long run

The Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Jones v. Harris may seem to be a setback for mutual fund shareholders who think that the fees charged by many fund companies are too high.

NEWS RIAS APR 11, 2010
SEC's new adviser exam plan: 'We simply show up'

Unannounced exams of advisers — based on tips and complaints — are replacing pre-planned visits, says compliance big at securities regulator

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 09, 2010
Emerging market inflation: Brace for turbulence

History shows that when the governments grow desperate to finance deficits, they get creative.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 09, 2010
Wally Weitz: Companies aren't doing as well as their stocks

The renowned value investor offers his view on the current state of the equity markets

Plasma screens, day spas? Nope – filers have other plans for their IRS refunds
NEWS RIAS APR 09, 2010
Plasma screens, day spas? Nope – filers have other plans for their IRS refunds

Of those taxpayers who are getting money back, 30% said they intend to pay down debt, 28% say they will save or invest, and 26% anticipate spending their refund on food or utility bills.

BlackRock's Bob Doll: The cyclical bull market has further to run
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 09, 2010
BlackRock's Bob Doll: The cyclical bull market has further to run

Equity markets notched positive returns again last week, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.6% to 10,625, the S&P 500 Index advanced 1.0% to 1,150 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.8% to 2,368.

BlackRock's Bob Doll: A focus on risk assets, equities makes sense
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 09, 2010
BlackRock's Bob Doll: A focus on risk assets, equities makes sense

Last week was a strong one for risk assets, and for equities in particular, with the broad US averages entering positive territory for the first time since early January.

BlackRock's Bob Doll: The recovery is on track
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2010
BlackRock's Bob Doll: The recovery is on track

Despite some mixed data over the past couple of months, our view is that the global economic recovery remains on track, both in developed and emerging economies.

Brokerage, bond trading boosts JPMorgan Chase's results
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 08, 2010
Brokerage, bond trading boosts JPMorgan Chase's results

The bank's first-quarter profit easily beat expectations, as trading gains helped offset consumer loan losses

NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2010
Ask the Expert: Fire any and all questions at our retirement wiz

Skip Massengill takes all your questions on building a successful retirement service practice.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2010
Images of the day: Wall Street execs grilled on the Hill

Robert Rubin, a senior adviser to Citigroup Inc. at the time of its deep losses from subprime mortgages, and former CEO Charles Prince said they learned belatedly that Citi had $43 billion in high-risk securities on its books.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 08, 2010
SEC eyeing collective investment trusts

Advisers to popular bank retirement vehicles under scrutiny

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 08, 2010
TAXES: IRA charitable-gift extension included in tax extenders bill

The bill passed by the Senate last month that extends expiring tax breaks includes a provision affecting individual retirement accounts.

Spoils for sale: Accused Ponzi schemer's 'oddball' car collection auctioned off
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2010
Spoils for sale: Accused Ponzi schemer's 'oddball' car collection auctioned off

An eager crowd of about 700 bidders showed up at a North Salt Lake warehouse for a most unusual auction

NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2010
Advisers turning to study groups for support

More than ever, they want advice on hiring, firing and other practice-management issues

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 07, 2010
Former ING adviser, tripped up by surprise audit, could get 8 years for fraud

Federal prosecutors are seeking an eight-year sentence for a Kirkland, Wash., financial adviser who stole more than $12 million from 42 clients.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 07, 2010
Pimco's El-Erian: Greek crisis endangers private sector

I suggested last week, in what seemed like a counter-intuitive phenomenon to some, that sharply lower prices for Greek bonds would bring out sellers rather than buyers.