Practice

Steve Wershing, "The Referral Doctor," says the client advisory board is every firm's most important tool for gathering detailed client feedback. But to take advantage of this wealth of information, your board's preparation is critical.

Chairman Mary Schapiro said she is asking SEC staff to propose a rule that will require exchanges and market centers to ensure the capacity and integrity of the systems they operate.

As legal eagles-including regulators, cops and attorneys-continue to swoop down for the kill in the wake of the LIBOR debacle, asset managers still struggle to gauge the scandal's impact on their investments.

Legg Mason's 2012 Intergenerational Survey of College Finances points out a lack of advanced planning among affluent Americans for their children's college education.

On August 7, 2012, The Segal Company today said that its founder and Chairman Emeritus, Martin Segal, has passed way. He was 96 years old.

On August 7, 2012, As legal eagles-including regulators, cops and attorneys-continue to swoop down for the kill in the wake of the LIBOR debacle, asset managers still struggle to gauge the scandal's impact on their investments.

The online tool analyzes program data against industry averages and best practices drawn from more than 2,800 financial institutions.

On August 6, 2012, Chairman Mary Schapiro said she is asking SEC staff to propose a rule that will require exchanges and market centers to ensure the capacity and integrity of the systems they operate.

Fighting over estates is never pretty. These court battles are emotional, draining, and sometimes downright nasty for everyone involved. When they happen to the estate of a beloved American icon, it's even more tragic.

The investors who bailed out Knight Capital Group Inc. by purchasing $400 million in convertible securities are gaining control of the biggest trading partner for individuals in the world’s largest stock market.