Congress Returns as Government Shutdown Looms: Advisor Briefing for the Week of Feb. 28, 2011
By James J. GreenAmong likely developments of interest to advisors: DOL hearings on fiduciary, Bernanke testifying on monetary policy and the unemployment report for February.
February 25, 2011
JP Morgan on Middle East: Long-Term Oil Volatility Likely; Yemen Next to FallOther projections: 4% global GDP growth still likely; 5%-8% returns from emerging markets; Saudis replacing lost Libya oil production
February 25, 2011
Will Dodd-Frank Be Repealed? Will Congress Starve the SEC?Our man in Washington says no to repeal, but maybe on SEC funding, since it's part of a broader budget war. Next up: hearings and delays on Dodd-Frank implementation
February 24, 2011
A suitability primer for insurance-only agentsWith SEC 151A in our rearview mirror, I've been talking with as many advisors and industry folks as possible to get a read on what are the pressing suitability issues insurance agents are facing today.
February 23, 2011
New faces of tomorrowI'm on my way to the LIMRA Distribution Conference in Orlando for the remainder of the week, where I'll immerse myself in a variety of discussions about what's happening right now (and what's on deck) in product creation and distribution.
February 23, 2011
Something is missingOur national and state capitols are replete with more than enough ideologically crippled politicians.
February 23, 2011
A suitability primer for insurance-only agentsWith SEC 151A in our rearview mirror, I've been talking with as many advisors and industry folks as possible to get a read on what are the pressing suitability issues insurance agents are facing today.
February 23, 2011
Another stupid ideaThere's an ad in this month's Smart Money that suggests you can make a fortune the first few minutes of any trading day.
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