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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 08, 2014
PNC sues former adviser, Morgan Stanley for "surreptitious conspiracy"

PNC Bank sued one of its former advisers and Morgan Stanley, claiming the employee recruited colleagues and may have used her cellphone to photograph client lists from her work computer before moving to the wirehouse.

By Mason Braswell
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 08, 2014
Morgan Stanley to pay fine over CFTC customer-fund claims

Morgan Stanley will pay $490,000 to settle U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission allegations that the company failed to adequately oversee customer funds.

By Matt Ackermann
RIAS JUL 08, 2014
Steward Partners adds consulting unit

CEO says the consulting business will operate 'conflict-free.'

By Trevor Hunnicutt
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 07, 2014
Alan 'Ace' Greenberg, who remade Bear Stearns, dies at 86

Loved and hated on Wall Street, former CEO said 2008 run the firm stemmed from 'groundless rumor.'

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2014
An editor tests the reality of retirement: 24/7 togetherness

More than half of working retirees report taking a break from work when they first retired, as Mary Beth Franklin's husband plans to do.

By Mary Beth Franklin
ALTERNATIVES JUL 07, 2014
No inflation in energy prices – yet

While there is no inflation in energy prices just yet, consumers could cope with higher energy prices as long as they occur over time and don't hit in the form of a shock. But the tipping point is not too far away.

By Paul Schatz
Doing the math on a retirement annuity
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2014
Doing the math on a retirement annuity

Spending $125,000 now could earn you $40,000 a year after you're 80.

By Ben Steverman
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2014
The high taxes on art purchases might surprise you

Here's how to lower that extra, hidden cost: The secret is a like-kind exchange, but using one to save in the art market is a little more complicated than using one in the real estate world.

By Diana Wierbicki
RIAS JUL 07, 2014
Dollar rides high on hope into earnings season

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> The dollar is enjoying a big rally right into earnings season. Plus: Goldman moves up its rate hike forecast, putting GDP in perspective, El-Erian reads Yellen's mind, and proven old-school investing techniques.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES JUL 07, 2014
Most investors missed the Dow's early fireworks

Today's <i>Breakfast with Braswell</i> covers investors missing out on the Dow's latest rally, another gender bias suit hitting Wall Street, and much more.

By Andrew Leigh
EQUITIES JUL 07, 2014
Bob Doll's midyear assessment of investments, the market and the economy

Heading into the second half of the year, Nuveen's chief equity strategist reviews his 2014 expectations for the market, economy and investment vehicles.

By Robert C. Doll
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 07, 2014
Undoing a hasty Social Security claiming decision

There are remedies, but your clients may not like them.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 07, 2014
Liquid alts cannibalize hedge funds at wirehouses

Market share of liquid alternative assets rises to 51% as major shift in distribution seen.

By Joyce Hanson
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 05, 2014
Essential guide to Social Security

A longtime Social Security Administration employee shares critical guidance on how retirement, disability and survivor programs work.

By Andrew Leigh
Early filers regret Social Security claiming decisions
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 04, 2014
Early filers regret Social Security claiming decisions

Survey shows many retirees wish they had waited to begin taking benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 03, 2014
Barclay's bets on women in senior management to appeal to investors

Jumping on trend, UK bank follows on the heels of Sallie Krawcheck's new fund launched last month.

By Gregory Crawford
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 03, 2014
Small firms hustle for Finra board slot

Potential candidates for open seats battle voter apathy ahead of next month's annual meeting.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2014
SEC files cease-and-desist order against adviser accused of stealing $1.1 million

A New Mexico adviser is accused of stealing $1.1 million in a secret conspiracy with a broker-dealer manager over commissions from bond trading between 2008 and 2011.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2014
Morgan Stanley case spotlights legal hurdles for indie recruits

A former Morgan Stanley adviser who joined LPL last month won back the right to serve his clients.

By Mason Braswell
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2014
World stocks riding high on fresh market data

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Stocks around the world are rallying. Plus: New rules and regs are not helping investors, the psychological impact of low volatility, investing in consumer spending, and toast tries to become gourmet dish. Toast.

By Jeff Benjamin