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To prevent another meltdown of the market that helped spur the global crisis in 2008, large broker-dealers should receive access to Federal Reserve loans to enhance liquidity in the sector, according to a new report.

Some predict an increase in volatility in the U.S. followed by an uptick in global volatility. How should advisors help their clients prepare?

Linda Fienberg, the head of FINRA's contentious dispute resolution division, will step down from the organization at the end of November.

Some leaders of large community banks like are eager to line up the next big deal. Others seem content to steal lenders and open offices after several years of acquisitions.

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In client communications, wealth management professionals should be careful about using personal information and other data that could strike clients as "creepy," a new report finds.

Besides the risks inherent in any equities, and those of gold price fluctuations, mining stocks may be subject to geopolitical threats as well. Is there any way to screen for such risks and focus on “safe” gold mining stocks?

The number of transactions jumps to 16 in the second quarter, up from 13 in the first, with the average size of acquired firms rising to $1.18 billion.

Delaying Social Security and covering your fixed costs are just two of the tips for creating a sufficient retirement income.

Advisors who want to include single-country funds in clients' portfolios may have to choose between ETFs and closed-end mutual funds. While both versions trade like stocks, there are crucial differences to consider.