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BROKER DEALERS JUL 03, 2014
LPL promotes two executives, does away with 'marketing'

Mimi Bock and Ryan Parker to get new responsibilities

By Bruce Kelly
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2014
Sell in May? No way, says almanac

Pattern now showing that it's time for defensive postures.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2014
SEC judge bans money manager for misleading Morningstar, investors

Florida portfolio manager's advertisements were not compliant, judge says.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2014
Finra, SEC at odds over disclosure of bad behavior by brokers

In today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, Finra and the SEC's mixed messaging over how much badly-behaved brokers need to disclose stirs up new discussion, plus more on Millennials, Obamacare and the Ukrainian conflict.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2014
No edge for active managers as stock prices diverge

Still, investors can bet on managers who can outperform

By CODONNELL
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2014
Barclays looks like the latest bank to back away from commodities trading

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Barclays backing away from commodities. Plus: Goldman hangs tough in the commodity-trading arena, getting esoteric with income investing, riding on an M&amp;A high, and IRS bonuses whether you've paid your taxes or not

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 03, 2014
Wirehouse executives push advisers to change the conversation

Firms focus on pushing brokers toward holistic advice and a different product set, but adoption has been slow.

By Mason Braswell
EQUITIES JUL 03, 2014
Jobs report looks beyond the winter blues

<i>Friday's menu:</i> Jobs report looks past winter blues; investing in weed for a pot of gold; GM execs get PR all wrong; five funds set to bounce: jumping on the HFT bandwagon, and when the rich don't feel rich

By Jeff Benjamin
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 03, 2014
SEC to hire former Finra exec to run trading division

The Securities and Exchange Commission is poised to name a former executive of Wall Street's self-regulator as its top overseer of exchanges, brokerages and clearing firms, according to three people familiar with the matter.

By Matt Ackermann
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2014
Government may lift restrictions on private equity investing

Will small investors get in over their heads? Experts disagree on who can handle the high-stakes world of investing in hedge funds and startups.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
FINTECH JUL 02, 2014
Does increased technology usage boost advisers' bottom lines?

By InvestmentNews Research
RIAS JUL 02, 2014
Adviser lessons from Dr. Dre: Long-term greedy vs. short-term greedy

What if taking upfront money actually reduces the ability to capture the real long-term wealth in your firm?

By Joe Duran
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2014
Wealthy clamor for luxury condo-hotel properties

Cities including Miami, New York and Los Angeles see renewed demand for properties with amenities comparable to full-service hotels.

By lkonish
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 02, 2014
FPA talks with White House about new advice fee models

Alternatives to charging a percentage of AUM might broaden market for financial advice, group suggests.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 02, 2014
Beware state premium taxes on annuities

With different rates in different states, these under-the-radar taxes require close scrutiny of annuities contracts to avoid hidden surprises.

By Darla Mercado
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 02, 2014
Morgan Stanley to pay $5M for supervisory violations

Firm had out-of-date procedures and delayed handing over email records to examiners, Connecticut securities regulators said.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 02, 2014
Morgan Stanley's Gorman seeks to tame broker compensation

Wirehouse CEO looks to reduce compensation to 55% of revenue from around 60% as brokers do more banking and lending.

By Mason Braswell
EQUITIES JUL 02, 2014
Three yards and a cloud of dust: The economy, the stock market and bonds

Wasatch Funds' Sam Stewart invokes legendary football coach Woody Hayes in reviewing the first quarter and says that today, sticking to the basics in a slow-growth economy with unprecedented monetary stimulus is the way to go.

By Sam Stewart
INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 02, 2014
Long-term unemployed no less productive on the job

New study shows that individuals who have been out of work for extended time contribute just as much once hired

By lkonish
FINTECH JUL 02, 2014
SEC searches for role in battling cyber threats

Primary risk for wealth managers is when a hacker poses as a client and manipulates accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.