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SEC, FINRA, DOL Enforcement Roundup: Investment Advice From the Heavens
By Marlene Y. SatterRecent enforcement actions included an astrology-based Ponzi scheme, along with fines for Morgan Keegan, Edward Jones and Janney Montgomery Scott.
June 20, 2012
Top 10 Countries With Most Millionaires: Capgemini/RBCWhere are todays HNW individuals most likely to be found? Capgemini/RBC Wealth Management's 2012 World Wealth Report lists the top countries for millionaires.
June 20, 2012
Gen Z’s Worries: Affording College, Carrying Student DebtA new survey by TD Ameritrade of Generation Zthose between 13 and 22found the next generation of investors are, contrary to popular belief, keenly aware of the importance of money.
June 19, 2012
Asian-Americans No. 1 Immigrant Group, but Tough Crowd for AdvisorsAsian-Americans have surpassed Hispanics as the largest immigrant group in the U.S., and their affluence and high levels of income make them a coveted, though challenging, target market for financial advisors.
June 19, 2012
7 Biggest IPO Flops of Last 25 YearsSome big IPOs, like Visa and UPS, have been a boon to investors, but others have been squashed by their own weight.
June 18, 2012
NPC Launches Social Media PagesNational Planning Corp. announced Monday that it has launched official Facebook and LinkedIn pages. Were trying to put a face to what a broker-dealer really is, said Craig Lewis, vice president of marketing.
June 15, 2012
CFPB Launches Fact-Finding Mission on Elder AbuseAs the White House was holding a symposium Thursday to raise awareness of elder abuse, the director of the CFPB issued a request for information on best practices for elder financial management.
June 15, 2012
How Greenpeace manipulated the media like a pro: Analyzing the Shell Oil hoax (Forbes)Internet hoax racked up 700,000 pageviews in its first day.