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Only 31% of women feel “extremely” or “very” secure about their current financial situation, according to a study by the State Farm Center for Women and Financial Services at The American College of Financial Services. This widespread sense of insecurity indicates broad opportunities for advisors who can make female clients more confident about their finances.

A little more than a year after launching Retirement Ready, a retirement income program for its advisors, John Hancock Financial Network today announced the launch of a new iPad application and updates to the program.

The rule has been the most common ground for disciplinary action so far this year, according to an analysis by the law firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan.

Social media is all about building trust and reputation, and the latest Edelman Trust Barometer shows its relevance is on the rise. Are you still on the sidelines?

The SEC has pulled from within its ranks, tapping Jennifer B. McHugh as senior advisor to the director in its division of investment management.

Billionaire investors Warren Buffett and George Soros are calling on Congress to increase the estate tax as lawmakers near a decision on tax policies that expire Dec. 31.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch has refocused on growing fee-based and banking business and boosting client retention.

The husband-wife team of Joe and Penny DiRago have been hired by Wells Fargo in San Antonio.

Looks like eight Tennessee-based mutual fund directors bent the rules too far.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has initiated cease-and-desist proceedings against the former board members of five registered investment firms, alleging that they failed to maintain appropriate fair-market valuations of debt securities that comprised a substantial portion of the companies' portfolio.