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WIREHOUSES AUG 08, 2013
Judge denies Wells Fargo bid as MedCap suit rolls on

A Federal judge has put a sizable dent in Wells Fargo's plan to KO a class-action lawsuit filed by MedCap investors.

By DJAMIESON
RIAS AUG 08, 2013
SEC warns investors that advisers could be mishandling assets

The SEC has warned investors that advisers may be mishandling their assets. The caution comes after examinations uncovered custody-related problems in one-third of the firms reviewed.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS AUG 08, 2013
Ignoring Gen Y prospects a generation gaffe

Younger generation needs financial planning guidance and present opportunity for long-term relationship

By Darla Mercado
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 08, 2013
Bank of NY Mellon to pay $114M in private-placement settlement

Bank of NY Mellon will pay $114M to settle charges stemming from Medical Capital's fraudulent Reg D offering. The cash will go toward helping investors recoup money they lost when the notes tanked.

By Bruce Kelly
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 08, 2013
Reg D scare fading, but MedCap sales still haunt a broker-dealer

Hantz Financial could face class action complaint; 'don't get a do-over'

By Bruce Kelly
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2013
Finra board member's firm caught up in bribery scandal

The bribery scandal of former Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner (pictured) may have ripple effects for a new Finra board member who says it will have no impact on his ability to serve.

By DJAMIESON
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2013
Beware phone scams offering fake high-yield CDs

Fraudsters using real firm names in some cases, regulator says.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2013
Alleged Ponzi scheme bilks investors out of $300 million

Lawsuit claiming money manager touted triple-digit returns holds cautionary lessons

By Michael Shagrin
RIAS AUG 07, 2013
D.A. Davidson, Crowell seal deal

Los Angeles-based Crowell to become regional hub.

By Michael Shagrin
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2013
SEC gets 'shot in the arm' with victory in Tourre case

The SEC's victory in its case against former Goldman Sachs employee Fabrice Tourre gives it a 'shot in the arm' but critics say the agency is still falling short in policing Wall Street.

By Gregory Crawford
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 07, 2013
Tough road ahead for plans swindled by 401(k) champ Hutcheson

Seeking to recoup the $5.3 million swindled by 401(k) advocate Matthew Hutcheson, retirement plans could end up with just 25% to 50%. Darla Mercado on the tough road ahead.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2013
401(k) advocate Hutcheson gets 17 years for stealing client cash

401(k) advocate Matthew Hutcheson gets 17 years for stealing client cash; $5M went to home repair, stake in golf resort. Darla Mercado reports.

By Darla Mercado
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 07, 2013
Biggest gold bug puts his money where his mouth is

Peter Schiff launches a mutual fund that invests in the precious metal

By JKEPHART
RIAS AUG 07, 2013
Carson acquires $218M AUM hybrid

Carson Wealth Management acquired a hybrid advisory firm today and plans to buy a bunch more--up to eight--by the end of the year. What's CEO Ron Carson up to? Bruce Kelly has the story.

By Bruce Kelly
BROKER DEALERS AUG 07, 2013
With new name, broker-dealer group retrenches and sets relaunch

National Association of Broker-Dealers plans new member drive, regional confabs.

By DJAMIESON
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2013
Fiduciary backer Hutcheson found guilty of 17 counts of wire fraud

Officials charged he diverted $5 million in client money; civil case proceeding.

By Darla Mercado
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 07, 2013
Gold bugs 'obliterated' by good news

Gold bugs have taken a beating in the past five days. A raft of upbeat economic data won't ease their pain.

By John Goff
CFP Board chairman resigns amid ethics probe
RIAS AUG 07, 2013
CFP Board chairman resigns amid ethics probe

Alan Goldfarb tells <i>InvestmentNews</i> why he decided to resign as chairman of the CFP Board &#8212; and the nature of the allegation that has been leveled against him.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2013
Obama meets financial regulators on Dodd-Frank progress

Closed door gathering includes Treasury Secretary, consumer protection, CFTC, others.

By Gregory Crawford
RIAS AUG 06, 2013
Dallas RIAs combine to make $500M firm serving pilots

Smith Anglin, in first-ever acquisition, merges with Rhoads Lucca

By Michael Shagrin