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S&P Capital IQ Signs Partnership Deal With La Francaise AM
By Joyce HansonThe Global Markets Intelligence unit at S&P Capital IQ has partnered with Paris-based La Francaise AM to share global credit expertise and expand their investor-driven businesses.
June 07, 2012
5 Misconceptions About Consumers and IRA RolloversThe IRA rollover market creates a massive opportunity for advisors, according to recent research from McKinsey & Co.
May 29, 2012
UK’s Prudential Names Manduca as New ChairmanPaul Manduca succeeds Harvey McGrath and will assume his new role on July 2.
May 24, 2012
LPL Financial Boosts FAs, SalesLPL Financial said its first-quarter net income was $41.2 million, or $0.37 per share, down $7.8 million compared with net income of $49.0 million, or $0.43 per share, from a year earlier.
May 24, 2012
Major Firms See Assets, Fees Rise in Q1 ‘12 But Post Mixed Results for FA HeadcountsFor the first quarter, Bank of America said the total number of financial advisors rose to 17,512 from 17,308 in the prior quarter and 15,797 in the year-ago…
May 23, 2012
Morgan Stanley Adds Reps From UBS, Credit SuisseA UBS team joins with about $1.3 million in production; an ex-Credit Suisse advisor comes on board with roughly $1.6 million of trailing 12.
May 18, 2012
Schwab, Envestnet Join Forces in Data Integration DealAdvisors using the solution will see dramatic gains in their ability to serve clients and scale businesses more profitably, said Stuart DePina, group president of Envestnet | Tamarac.
May 17, 2012
3 Steps for Adequately Insuring HNW Clients’ Art CollectionsDont scream if your high-net-worth clients' fine art collections are underinsured; manage and maintain coverage by following these steps.