Behavioral Finance
Read about the behavioral finance factors that affect clients and that help advisors tailor the best financial plans and portfolio strategies for investors.
SIFI Rule Being Proposed
By Arthur D. PostalAs the FSOC prepares to put forth a rule that would determine whether certain kinds of insurance companies are "systemically significant" enough to merit special regulatory attention, the industry braces for impact
October 03, 2011
New York Beefs Up, Gets New Enforcer in MergerLong held as the gold standard of state regulation, the New York Department of Financial Services looks to maintain the same high standards, despite being shorter in resources and manpower
September 26, 2011
NAACP, Partners Launch Financial Education ProgramThe NAACP announced Friday that, with partners that include Wells Fargo, the National Foundation on Credit Counseling, and the Financial Planning Association, it is launching the Financial Freedom Center Satellite program.
September 26, 2011
Roubini: Global Financial Crisis Has ‘High Likelihood’ of HappeningEconomist Nouriel Roubini said that worries last week that the world is in for another financial crisis were based on indicators that such a crisis was on its way.
September 13, 2011
Feds to Big Nonbanks: So, What If You Die?Federal financial services regulators have approved regulations that could shape the "living wills" that are supposed to explain how large, failing financial institutions can be safely dismantled.
September 12, 2011
JPMorgan’s Dimon Blasts Banking Rules, Krugman Blasts DimonJPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon called Basel III capital rules blatantly anti-American and suggested the U.S. should consider withdrawing from the group. Times Columnist Paul Krugman then took a shot at Dimon.
September 11, 2011
Beware: Some Producer Awards Aren't Worth AcceptingSome producer awards may be more harmful than helpful to your business reputation.
September 09, 2011
Fannie, Freddie Subprime Settlement Could Say Mea CulpaThe Securities and Exchange Commission may be close to a settlement with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac over their descent into subprime housing loans and lack of disclosure surrounding them, but the path to resolution is not smooth.