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ETF study projects strong growth
6/17/2013
- Financial Advisor online
The use of exchange-traded funds will more than double by 2017, according to a study by BlackRock's ETF unit, iShares. The study projects an increase in ETF use from $1.5 trillion to $3.5 trillion in Read More
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NAIFA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
Commentary: Gen X has strong potential for life insurers
6/16/2013
- National Underwriter Life & Health
Generation X, with its possibility of making $3.6 trillion in life insurance purchases during a 12-month period, is a promising demographic for life insurers, write Michelle Canaan and Jaykumar Shah, Read More
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Financial Planning Digest
Published in partnership with: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
AICPA releases Proposed Statement on Standards in Personal Financial Planning Services
6/10/2013
- Tax Adviser, The
Over the past 30 years CPAs have expanded the planning advice they provide to individuals and families in connection with personal finances. As both the profession and regulatory landscape rapidly evo Read More
Brokerages look to boost loyalty with financial plans
6/17/2013
- Wall Street Journal, The
Some big brokerage firms are offering financial incentives to advisers who draw up financial plans for clients. UBS Wealth Management Americas, for example, is offering advisers 50% of the financial-p Read More
News for surety-bond professionals
NASBP SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Association of Surety Bond Producers
Attorneys: Managing risk allows midsize firms to compete in conflict zones
6/12/2013
- Mondaq (free registration)
Midsize companies that do business in "failed states" and other foreign conflict zones can reduce their risk of civil and criminal liability by taking steps to ensure that all contracts are sufficient Read More
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FPA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Financial Planning Association
Uniform fiduciary standard unlikely, says consumer group chief
6/13/2013
- Financial-Planning.com
A single fiduciary standard for investment advisers and broker-dealers is looking unlikely, said Barbara Roper, director of investor protection for the Consumer Federation of America, at a conference Read More
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IMCA Insight
Published in partnership with: Investment Management Consultants Association
Advisers unlikely to see major regulatory changes this year
6/12/2013
- WealthManagement.com (U.S.)
Regulators are not likely to enact major changes this year that would affect investment managers and financial advisers, analysts say. A uniform fiduciary standard, for example, will take until next y Read More
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RCAP is acquiring First Allied
6/13/2013
- InvestmentNews (free registration)
RCAP Holdings has agreed to acquire First Allied Securities as part of a deal to purchase outstanding shares of First Allied Holdings. Nick Schorsch, who controls RCAP, plans to keep running First All Read More
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