Broker Dealers
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Educator Blasts RASFA Fiduciary Responsibility Section
By Arthur D. PostalThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission should study investment advisors and broker-dealers carefully before trying to revamp fiduciary responsibility rules, according to American College President Laurence Barton.
November 23, 2009
Molendorp to chair LL Global board of directorsOneAmerica companies Chairman, President and CEO Dayton H. Molendorp has been appointed chairman of the LL Global board of directors for 2010.
November 20, 2009
Independence Appeals to Most FAs , Latest Schwab Study ShowsA new Charles Schwab survey of advisors at major financial firms finds that nearly six out of ten respondents (59 percent) say the idea...
November 19, 2009
Fidelity Beefs Up Breakaway Broker ProgramFirm says it helped nearly 170 brokers on the road to independence in first three quarters.
November 18, 2009
Time for a Transition (III): Niche MarketingOne way to expand your existing practice is to target a market, which is what financial advisor Sammie Gatti did in Dallas by going after women working for Texas Instruments.
November 18, 2009
Positive Job News for Securities IndustryIn October, the securities industry fared relatively well -- with the first report of a gain in employment in over a year as employment crept up by 2,400 jobs in this sector
November 18, 2009
Street Recovery Beats ExpectationsThe total bonus pool - including cash and deferred compensation - could be higher than last year, but compensation reform will restrict the amount paid in cash this year, according to New York comptroller.
November 18, 2009
Cautionary Tales of Wirehouse LeadershipA look at some of Wall Street's big names, and what their successes and failures mean for the future of the financial industry.