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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
EQUITIES AUG 06, 2013
The Takeaway: Brokers, you're not supposed to enable money laundering

By Joshua Brown
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 06, 2013
Big week for market has investors on edge

Nail-biting seen ahead of FOMC meeting, quarterly GDP report, jobs data

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAS AUG 06, 2013
At UBS, wealth management shines with record profits

Higher managed account fees on higher average invested assets boost numbers.

By DJAMIESON
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 06, 2013
The Takeaway: What do advisers talk about?

By Joshua Brown
INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 06, 2013
Risk management, alts among increased focus of IMCA exams

IMCA updates curricula of CIMA program to enhance coverage of risk management, alternative investments, behavioral finance and fiduciary responsibilities.

By DJAMIESON
EQUITIES AUG 06, 2013
Nuveen's Bob Doll: Watch top-line revenue

Earnings acceleration likely needed for next upturn in stocks, strategist says

By By Bob Doll
ALTERNATIVES AUG 06, 2013
What's so bad about hedge fund advertising, anyway?

Fear-monger logic falls short

By Jeff Benjamin
WIREHOUSES AUG 06, 2013
New No.1 at top of wealth management ranks

UBS vaults past BofA in global AUM; Wells Fargo third on the list

By John Goff
ALTERNATIVES AUG 06, 2013
Former CFO of a Thompson REIT slapped for weak due diligence

Actions compromised independence of embattled broker-dealer, TNP Securities, Finra says.

By Bruce Kelly
BROKER DEALERS AUG 06, 2013
D.A. Davidson in deal for Crowell Weedon

Montana-based D.A Davidson plans to acquire Crowell Weedon, a big brokerage run out of Los Angeles. How big? The combo will create the largest full-service IBD in the western U.S.

By AOSTERLAND
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 06, 2013
Ruling could help reps get rid of BrokerCheck blemishes

Following a controversial court ruling, Finra could be flooded by reps looking to clean up their BrokerCheck files.

By DJAMIESON
OPINION AUG 05, 2013
The next ETF juggernaut?

With 15 ETFs in the pipeline, Fidelity is poised to take on Pimco and Vanguard.

By Gregory Crawford
EQUITIES AUG 05, 2013
The Takeaway: Keep an eye on that sales assistant!

By Joshua Brown
FIXED INCOME AUG 05, 2013
Pair of Pimco closed-end funds suddenly blue-light specials

A pair of Bill Gross-managed closed-end funds have been dragged down in the bond rout. How far down? The two are trading at a discount to their NAV — a rarity.

By JKEPHART
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 05, 2013
Details are missing in the arbitration vs. court debate

By MFXFeeder
RIAS AUG 05, 2013
Buckingham buys Dallas RIA with help from Focus Financial

Deal gives St. Louis-based firm a fourth location, asset bump to $4.9B.

By AOSTERLAND
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 05, 2013
Finra boosts arbitrator oversight after one indicted

Industry watchdog sets background checks and reviews for arbitrators after one panelist failed to disclose legal problems.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 05, 2013
Reps willing to bear 'substantial costs' of fiduciary duty: SIFMA exec

Reps are willing to deal with the 'substantial costs' of a uniform fiduciary duty, says a SIFMA exec — provided the SEC gives clear guidance for compliance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SIFMA names two high-profile politicians to top posts
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 05, 2013
SIFMA names two high-profile politicians to top posts

Gregg, Bentsen hired to lead securities industry group; want DOL to ditch fiduciary reform.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.