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Will Australian Financial Reforms Be a Template for the U.S.? Pt. 2
By Michael E. KitcesChanges include a ban on investment commissions and fiduciary duty for those giving advice.
September 21, 2012
LPL Grabs Pennsylvania Group With 24 FAs, $500MDelaware Valley Financial is affiliating with LPL Financial's broker-dealer and corporate RIA platform.
September 21, 2012
The graph that should accompany every article about Millennials and economicsEven if young college grads can get a job these days, it's likely not paying much.
September 20, 2012
Ex-Minnesota Gov. Pawlenty Named CEO of Financial Services RoundtableFormer Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota was named president and CEO of The Financial Services Roundtable, replacing longtime CEO Steve Barlett, who is retiring.
September 20, 2012
New Hire Roundup: Wells Fargo Advisors Names 3 to Key RolesThis week in new hires, Wells Fargo Advisors filled three leadership positions; Gail Graham and Stephanie Bogan joined United Capital; Jonathan Morris went to Dynasty Financial Partners; and IRI announced changes to its board.
September 20, 2012
MSRB Names Goldsholle General CounselGoldsholle, currently with FINRA, will oversee legal activities including market regulation, professional qualifications, enforcement support and corporate governance.
September 19, 2012
Wells’ FiNet Adds Teams From Morgan Stanley, UBS & ChaseThe newly independent financial advisors are coming to Wells Fargo's Financial Network with a total of nearly $675 million in assets.
September 19, 2012
7 businesses saved from the brink of bankruptcyImpending failure is sometimes exactly what a company needs to find success again.