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Advisors and Broker Dealers Criticize Dodd's Reform Plan
March 15, 2010The decision by the Democratic Senator from Connecticut has frustrated investor groups who want the more stringent fiduciary standard to be applied to brokers as well as to financial planners who already abide by the rule.
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Research Roundup: Ideas and Analysis for the Week of March 15
March 15, 2010Have the markets moved too far ahead of the recovery? Is there even a recovery? Today, cautious commentary from JP Morgan, Gluskin Sheff, Envision and Euro Pacific Capital…plus the week in reports.
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How Will New Rules Impact Family Offices?
March 15, 2010Proposed legislation by the Securities and Exchange Commission to have single family offices register as investment advisors is part of the financial regulatory reform negotiations currently being debated in the Senate.
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Fidelity Hopes Reorganization Can Draw RIAs
March 15, 2010In an effort to sell more products through financial advisers, Fidelity Investments announced Monday that it plans to reorganize hundreds of its employees.
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UBS Expects Better Days in 2010
March 15, 2010UBS expects wealth management clients to return, even if near term sees more losses.
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On Wall Street Announces Branch Managers of the Year
March 15, 2010On Wall Street and MainStay Investments will honor the winners at a dinner in New York City.
Editor's Choice
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The Business Consultant: March Madness
March 11, 2010With March comes blustery weather, the Final Four, and signs of spring. But is also means economic uncertainty, continued market turbulence and questions about the business in 2010 and beyond.
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The March issue is now online
Special Report: Your practice management questions answered
You've endured a tough year (or two), and the challenges are far from over. We're here to help-with tips, ideas and insights that address your most pressing practice management questions. From how to sharpen your brand to how new regulation could affect your practice, here's what you need to know to make your business flourish.
What's happening to regulation?
Advisors and broker-dealers know that tighter rules are on the way. A few may even welcome the change. But 18 months after Lehman collapsed and more than a year after Bernie Madoff did his perp walk, we still don't know what regulatory reform could look like. So Financial Planning gathered a group of industry leaders to brainstorm about what's coming. Moderated by Paul Menchaca
Group Therapy
Group presentations can bring in qualified affluent prospects-if you know how to organize them effectively.
Successful Conferencing
Advisors who regularly attend national conferences are on the fast track in this profession. The tricky part is taking that first leap of faith.
Open Season
NFP Securities looks to shake up the hybrid space with a new platform that offers custody choice.
Social Value
Appleseed proves it's possible to be socially responsible and still pay attention to valuations.
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