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Sen. Franken Urges SEC to Ban ‘Unfair’ Arbitration Agreements
By Melanie WaddellSen. Al Franken, D-Minn., told SEC Chairwoman Mary Jo White in a Tuesday letter to act now to prevent Wall Street brokerage firms from forcing investors into unfair arbitration agreements.
April 29, 2013
The Future of FAs & ITThe broker-dealer industry is going through a less-than-wonderful transition to a more automated and tech-connected world, according to many experts and insiders at TechLeaders 2013, a B-2-B conference. The annual conference, held each spring in the greater Dallas area, drew about 150 professionals. The event highlighted the multiple challenges faced...
April 29, 2013
When Older Clients Falter: Mary Malgoire on Advisors’ RoleAdvisors may be the first to see signs of mental decline in older clients. Mary Malgoire, founder of The Family Firm, an advisory firm in Bethesda, Md., has given this issue a great deal of thought.
April 29, 2013
Wealthy Blacks Have Sunnier Outlook Than MostWealthy black Americans feel better off than they did five years ago, and think the country is better off as well, according to new research by Northern Trust.
April 26, 2013
Investors Are Optimistic, but More Conservative, Franklin Templeton FindsDespite an overall positive outlook, avoiding loss, rather than achieving higher returns, is still a top priority.
April 26, 2013
Reality Bites: Gen Xers Aren’t Slackers Anymore, MetLife SaysThe unthinkable inevitable has happened: Gen Xers are identifying more with their Boomer parents as they enter middle age and shoulder the burdens of work, family and financial planning.
April 26, 2013
Female professionals: Don't let fear of failure stop youA common impediment for women seeking to advance themselves professionally in the workplace is a fear or unwillingness to "toot their horn" to their superiors.
April 26, 2013
Female professionals: Don't let fear of failure stop youA common impediment for women seeking to advance themselves professionally in the workplace is a fear or unwillingness to "toot their horn" to their superiors.