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Public Policy Forum to Discuss 'Fiduciary Duty in a Brokerage Setting'
By Kate McBrideThe Committee for the Fiduciary Standard (the Committee), announced a Public Policy Forum: Applying the Fiduciary Standard to the Delivery of Investment Advice, to be held on September 24.
August 10, 2010
BlackRock Survey: Computer Trading Created 'Flash Crash'An overreliance on computer systems and high-frequency trading were the primary drivers that contributed to the extreme market volatility on May 6, 2010, a BlackRock survey of advisors finds.
August 10, 2010
Three Ways to Make Financial Reform Work for YouThere are several positive ways in which advisors can respond to the inevitable industry changes ahead.
August 10, 2010
Silver Bridge to Buy H&S Financial Advisors in San FranciscoSilver Bridge, an independent wealth advisory firm headquartered in Boston, announced Tuesday, July 20, that it had agreed to acquire H&S Financial Advisors, a San Francisco-based wealth advisory boutique.
August 10, 2010
Experts Agree at Schwab Gathering: More ETFs on the WayNumber of funds and ETF flows both expected to grow.
August 10, 2010
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged; Historic Lows Expected for 'Extended Period'The Federal Reserve's policymakers kept interest rates at historic lows on August 10 as the nation's economy continues to struggle against deflation threats, lackluster growth, and the possibility of a double-dip recession.
August 10, 2010
Five Questions for a Top Retirement AdvisorWhat retirement issue has hit you or your clients out of left field and how did you solve it? Stress on the portfolio from...
August 09, 2010
Construction Unemployment Rate Hits 17.3%There were 11,000 jobs lost in the construction industry between June and July 2010, raising that key industry's unemployment rate to 17.3%, compared to an overall jobless rate of 9.5%, the Labor Dept. reported.