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Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors build and grow successful practices.
How LIBOR Settlement Could Hurt UBS
By Janet LevauxUBS, which has more than 7,000 advisors in the Americas, recently agreed to pay more than $1.5 billion over LIBOR manipulation and related charges. Will its troubles drive away clients and recruits?
January 23, 2013
PwC survey identifies RMORSA preparedness gapLess than 40 percent of company boards are not engaged or are only passively engaged in risk management.
January 23, 2013
NFIB index of business optimism rose in DecemberThe foundations Optimism Index hit 88.0, the second-lowest reading since March 2010.
January 23, 2013
IMCA NYC to Feature Ian Bremmer, Bob Pozen, Andrew LoPlanting the flag in private wealth advice is going to shape a lot of what IMCA focuses on over the next few years, says IMCA Executive Director Sean Walters.
January 23, 2013
New Hire Roundup: Caiazzo Chairs SIFMA’s Clearing Firms CommitteeChristian Sulger-Bel became managing director of FOX International, and Bill Mitchell was named senior portfolio manager at WHM Capital Advisors.
January 22, 2013
4 ways to get better at askingBolster your confidence and get the commitments you need with these tips.
January 22, 2013
Want Differentiation and Success? Advise 401(k) Plan Participants DirectlyForget the current focus on building a 401(k) business at the plan level; there is much more satisfaction and career fulfillment providing advice to plan participants.
January 22, 2013
SEC Names Martinez Chief of Market IntelligenceThe SEC announced Tuesday that Vincente L. Martinez has been named Chief of the Enforcement Divisions Office of Market Intelligence, which collects and evaluates the tips, complaints and referrals that come into the agency.