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Fla. ruling extends statute of limitations to securities arbitration
5/20/2013
- Thomson Reuters
A Florida Supreme Court ruling may lead to shorter times for investors to file complaints with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. The court extended the state's statute of limitations from c Read More
Insurance News
NAIFA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
Commentary: Well-rounded firms are the wave of the future
5/19/2013
- National Underwriter Life & Health
Full-service advisory firms are a growing trend that could accelerate if the U.S. follows other countries' lead in applying a fiduciary standard to all retail products and shifting toward a fee-for-ad Read More
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Financial Planning Digest
Published in partnership with: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Location, location, location: How active asset location can lead to tax savings
5/13/2013
- CPA Insider
An adviser demonstrates how the investment strategy known as active asset location, which allocates investments between taxable and tax-deferred accounts, can result in tax savings for clients. While Read More
Expected retirement resources vary by income, survey shows
5/20/2013
- Gallup.com
Lower-income Americans expect to rely on Social Security and part-time work to fund their needs in retirement, while affluent Americans trust their investment accounts and pension plans to see them th Read More
News for surety-bond professionals
NASBP SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Association of Surety Bond Producers
Report: Tackling environmental liabilities can be a lengthy, tough process
5/15/2013
- Business Insurance (tiered subscription model)
Companies that lack environmental insurance may find themselves vulnerable to losses from events such as pesticide spills and oil-tank failure, according to a report by an international insurer group. Read More
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FPA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Financial Planning Association
More examination of advisers is priority, SEC's White says
5/16/2013
- InvestmentNews (free registration)
- Financial Advisor online
- Financial Advisor online
Mary Jo White, head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, told the House Financial Services Committee that the agency's top priority is increasing examination of financial advisers. "Significant Read More
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IMCA Insight
Published in partnership with: Investment Management Consultants Association
Emerging market securities offer diversification, experts say
5/15/2013
- Financial-Planning.com
Emerging market securities are becoming an important source of diversification for portfolios, according to two Fidelity Investments fund managers. Emerging markets are becoming more diversified and a Read More
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Carey is posthumously recognized by IPA
5/15/2013
- InvestmentNews (free registration)
- GlobeNewswire
The late William Polk Carey, founder of sale-leaseback real estate company W.P. Carey, has been honored by IPA for accomplishments during 60 years in the industry. Carey received IPA's first Lifetime Read More
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