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02/05/2012 11:01 AM
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Tech update: Data standards elusive
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LACK OF DATA standards has slowed the evolution of the advisory business. and#8220;Things move at glacial speed in the financial services world,and#8221; said Bill Harris, who is probably best known for having served as chief executive at both PayPal and Intuit Inc.
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02/05/2012 11:01 AM
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Focusing on 'yield chasing,' Finra issues watch list
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In a market defined by low interest rates, investors are searching for higher returns.
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02/05/2012 11:01 AM
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SEC targets compliance
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The SEC has compliance officers in their sights, but by dismissing a recent case against one of them, the commission failed to give clear instructions on the scope of their responsibilities.
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02/05/2012 11:01 AM
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'Superdowngrades' could sink munis
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A dramatic increase in the number of and#8220;superdowngradesand#8221; could wallop the municipal bond market this year, muni experts predict.
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02/05/2012 11:01 AM
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Keegan reps offered chance to go indie by RJ
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Morgan Keegan and#38; Co. Inc. representatives coming on board at Raymond James Financial Inc. will be given the opportunity to select whether they want to affiliate as in-house brokers or go independent.
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02/05/2012 11:01 AM
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Taxability of frequent-flyer miles up in the air
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The issue of whether frequent-flyer miles can be taxed has been muddied by a statement by the Internal Revenue Service that awarding miles for opening a financial account can create a and#x201C;taxable situation.and#x201D;
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02/05/2012 11:01 AM
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Finra amends complaint against David Lerner
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Despite a pending Finra complaint against his firm, David Lerner has continued to pitch nontraded REITs improperly, according to an amended complaint filed in December by the self-regulator.
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02/05/2012 11:01 AM
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Romney's IRA holdings pique interest
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Custodians that specialize in the handling of illiquid securities hope to see more asset flows from the publicity over Mitt Romneyand#39;s huge IRA.
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02/05/2012 11:01 AM
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Women and investing: What advisers need to know
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InvestmentNews has kicked off an integrated initiative to help financial advisers better serve female investors.
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02/05/2012 11:01 AM
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It may be mostly about size, but Barron's lists captivate advisers
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Ask John and#x201C;Jeffand#x201D; Erdmann III about rankand#39;s having its privileges and#x2014; or at least its marketing advantages.
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02/05/2012 11:01 AM
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Past performance may be a harbinger for future, after all
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Despite decades of statements to the contrary, it turns out that past performance actually is a pretty good indicator of future mutual fund returns and#x2014; provided that the performance is adjusted for risk.
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