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SEC Charges Wyly Brothers With $550 Million Fraud
By Staff WriterSam and Charles Wyly, Dallas billionaire investors known for their support of conservative candidates, made $550 million in undisclosed profits through 13 years of insider trading, according to a SEC lawsuit filed Thursday, July 29.
July 29, 2010
TD Ameritrade Rolling Out Data Integration Plan for Tech PlatformTD Ameritrade begin testing with application providers in weeks, and to advisors on Veo platform in months.
July 23, 2010
Vanguard Sees Positive Signs for Retirement AccountsMutual fund giant Vanguard says many of its participants in 401(k) and other defined contribution plans are "well positioned for retirement security" in an annual analysis of defined contribution retirement plans.
July 20, 2010
Schwab Profit Is Flat but Tops Estimates on Strong Management FeesThe brokerage firm has some $1.36 billion in client assets and nearly 7.9 million accounts.
July 19, 2010
Twitter, Facebook Confusion? LIMRA/LOMA to Offer Advisors Social Media HelpLIMRA and LOMA are offering help to financial services professionals by hosting a seminar on the various business opportunities and challenges that social media presents.
July 18, 2010
BofA Profits Fall in Q2, but Merrill Boosts Advisor Headcount, Fees and IncomeMerrill operations have 15,142 advisors as of the second quarter vs. 15,005 in the previous quarter and 15,008 a year ago.
July 15, 2010
Time for a Transition (XI): Blogging for BusinessIn recent months, I've been about building client loyalty and share of mind with prospective clients and clients of influence, or COIs. In the May...
July 13, 2010
Three New Members for Investment Performance CommitteeCFA Institute announces appointments to GIPS Executive Committee.