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The Securities and Exchange Commission reportedly is seeking documents from the Massachusetts’ Treasury Department in reference to its relationship with Goldman, Sachs & Co.

The Obama administration will not make its Jan. 31st deadline for proposing reforms to the government-sponsored enterprises, an administration official said Monday.

The SEC’s recommendation didn’t lay out a timeline or a framework, but now the ball is in motion, observers say.

Many mass-affluent investors, those with $50,000 to $250,000 in investable assets, have thrown in the towel when it comes to long-term financial goals and are, therefore, more focused on short-term needs than they are on retirement.

A study released by the Securities and Exchange Commission Saturday has recommended that a single fiduciary standard be created for brokers and investment advisers.

The much-anticipated study found that many investors are confused about the roles of brokers and advisors and are unsure of their protections when they receive advice. The study recommended a new standard would simplify the client experience.

Is this really no big deal for bank advisors?

The number of securities lawsuits filed in 2010 increased, despite a drop in new suits related to the credit crisis, according to a new report.

Public speaking is a skill that every advisor must master to be successful in a media-rich society.

According to an internal memo released late Thursday, the company is restructuring the unit into five areas.