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Goldman Sachs Q2 Earnings Plummet on SEC Settlement, U.K. Bank Tax, and Market Volatility
By Joyce HansonGoldman Sachs reported net earnings of $613 million for second-quarter 2010, an 82% drop from quarterly earnings a year ago, at $3.44 billion. Earnings per common share were posted at 78 cents versus $4.93, 84% lower.
July 19, 2010
Goldman Sachs Video Highlights Suitability StandardThe Committee for the Fiduciary Standard releases video and praises Senate vote for reform and releases analysis of the reform bill's fiduciary study provision.
July 19, 2010
Hearings, the SEC, the Fed, and Earnings: Advisor Briefing for the Week of July 19, 2010What's happening this week.
July 18, 2010
Senate Votes Yes on Financial ReformsA giant step in a marathon run for investors, but there's a long way to go.
July 16, 2010
FINRA to Expand BrokerCheck ServiceStarting in August, the FINRA will begin to implement changes to its free, online BrokerCheck service that will significantly expand the amount of publicly available information about current and former securities brokers.
July 16, 2010
Goldman Sachs Settles SEC Fraud Suit for $550 MillionGoldman Sachs settled fraud charges brought in April by the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with a collateralized debt obligation (CDO), the SEC announced Thursday, July 15.
July 16, 2010
New 401(k) Fee and Conflict Disclosure Rule Issued by Labor Dept.The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an interim final rule on disclosure of fees and conflicts of interest affecting 401(k) and other retirement plans on Thursday, July 15.
July 15, 2010
Labor Posts Plan Disclosure RegsThe Employee Benefits Security Administration has added a disclosure error correction provision to new retirement plan fee disclosure regulations.