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FSOC Examines Volcker Rule, JPMorgan Losses; Provides SIFI-Label Protest Procedures
By Elizabeth D. FestaNonbank financial institutions insurers and financial market utilities (FMU), that want to argue their case before the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) if they receive a systemically important financial institution (SIFI) recommendation now have in place the framework for specific hearing procedures.
June 01, 2012
Nonbank SIFI “Dragnet” for Fed Supervision Targeted at Hill HearingMetropolitan Life Insurance Co., Americas, President William Bill Wheeler told a House panel in no uncertain terms that he does not believe insurers should be regulated like banks and warned against marketplace distortion should the final federal capital enhancement rules not be crafted well--or even if they are and insurers...
June 01, 2012
100 Best Sales & Marketing Ideas 2012Our Annual 100 Best List is 100 percent reader-generated and offers insight into whats working for working advisors today. Whether youre looking for insight on referrals, generating leads or simply listening to your clients, this latest list has all the information youll need to grow your practice. In addition, this...
June 01, 2012
How to Maximize Your Book of BusinessTechnology is making it much easier to mine your existing book of business for opportunities that might otherwise go unnoticed.
June 01, 2012
A Different Perspective: Reflections from an Ex-Wall Street BrokerFrom time to time, it helps to stop and reflect once again, Why am I in this business?
June 01, 2012
Create a Great Elevator SpeechCan you tell a stranger what you do within 30 seconds in a succinct and interesting way? If not, you need a new calling card.
June 01, 2012
The Outsiders (The Economist)A study indicates that companies are looking at executives outside the organization22% in 2011 from 14% in 2007. However, executives outside the organization are twice as likely to be terminated as insiders.