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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 30, 2014
Galvin expands investigation of Schorsch empire

Amid <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20141218/FREE/141219906/schorsch-accused-of-manipulating-arcp-books-suit target=&quot;_blank&quot;>allegations that Nicholas Schorsch ordered underlings to alter financial records</a>, the Massachusetts regulator expands probe to include American Realty Capital Properties.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 30, 2014
CFP Board head of enforcement leaves in midst of compensation-definition disputes

With no replacement named, it is unclear what Michael Shaw's departure will mean for board strategy.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 30, 2014
FPA, CFP Board deny urge to merge

Financial Planning Association officials say they, in fact, stand up to CFP Board, and that both organizations serve different missions.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 30, 2014
9 steps to adding $20.5 million in AUM

Whether you do a top-to-bottom or a bottom-to-top approach or both, it's critical to plan your work and work your plan.

FINTECH DEC 29, 2014
Why advisers need to keep their human touch in the digital age

New advances mean many things have been replaced, but we still need to take time to relate to each other.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 29, 2014
How to make the most of your airline points

Miles decline in value; so stop hoarding and schedule your winter getaway.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 29, 2014
2015 set to exceed expectations

Economists expect growth of 3.5%, but that may be a cautious estimate. A survey of indicators, from emerging markets to wages, reveals even more room for optimism.

FINTECH DEC 29, 2014
From robo to artificial intelligence to help clients

Facing the threat of competition from Google and Amazon, UBS turns to AI to deliver personalized advice.

ALTERNATIVES DEC 29, 2014
Thompson's former nontraded REIT drops nearly 30%

Investors in a nontraded REIT launched by Tony Thompson, the one-time noted real estate sponsor, were told last week that the net asset value of the REIT had eroded by nearly 30%.

EMERGING MARKETS DEC 27, 2014
Societe Generale calls 2015 a down year for stocks

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> features a contrarian market call from Societe Generale that seems obvious. Plus living in a world where oil is cheap, making the most of year-end client reviews, and nine tweets that made news this year.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 26, 2014
The New Year's resolutions that really work

A three-step process to help you make changes that stick

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 26, 2014
A New Year's resolution that really works

OPINION DEC 23, 2014
Catch and ride the next wave in financial advice

Clients expect their advisers to use technology to make their lives easier

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 23, 2014
The Buffett brand, borrowed by everyone from tech titans to fishermen

The third-wealthiest man is also a Great Leveler, exempted from the rancor and distrust between Main Street and Wall Street. And anyone can use his name.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 23, 2014
Ketchum: What this industry is missing when it comes to CARDS

Finra chief Richard Ketchum says industry groups like SIFMA are overlooking the investor protection benefit of Finra's controversial data-collection proposal.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 23, 2014
Broker-dealers hold fate of new active ETFs

Despite potentially lower costs and better outcomes for investors, broker-dealers are taking a cautious approach to a product that could slash their revenue.

ALTERNATIVES DEC 23, 2014
Money managers to redraw battle plans after SEC nixes batch of nontransparent ETFs

In a preliminary decision, the Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected applications for nontransparent ETFs from BlackRock, Inc. and Precidian Investments, determining that the proposals are not in the public interest.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 23, 2014
SEC investor advocate opposes third-party adviser exams

SEC investor advocate Rick Fleming sees adviser oversight as a top priority, but says the SEC itself should continue to conduct adviser exams.

OPINION DEC 22, 2014
Why security in retirement is often luck of the draw

Specific returns clients earn on investments right around retirement disproportionately impact their lifetime outcomes.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 22, 2014
Holiday-themed currency? Old St. Nick used to be on dollars

The surprising reason banks used Santa's image on tender