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The Palaveev Manifesto
By Philip PalaveevFollowing is an excerpt from an article by Philip Palaveev, president of Fusion Advisor Network, formerly of Moss Adams, and a regular contributor to Investment...
July 30, 2009
Five Core Fiduciary Principles Attract SEC and Treasury InterestMembers of the Committee for the Fiduciary Standard were invited to meet with Securities and Exchange Commission officials, a Treasury official and Congressional staff members to discuss the Committee's five core fiduciary principles.
July 29, 2009
Measuring Full-Service Firms, AdvisorsThe latest J.D. Power and Associates study finds that investors are citing satisfaction with their advisor as the top factor in their overall investment experience.
July 05, 2009
House Bill Targets 401(k) AdviceThe ability of insurance and financial advisors to offer investment advice to owners of 401(k) benefits has been imperiled through legislation recently passed by a House committee.
June 26, 2009
ICI: Drafted House 401(k) bill sets "dangerous precedent"Investment Company Institute (ICI) President and CEO Paul Schott Stevens chided the House Education and Labor Committee's approval this week of a bill requiring full...
June 22, 2009
Conseco: NAIC Rule Change HelpedConseco Inc. says its capital position was improved by a recent National Association of Insurance Commissioners action.
June 15, 2009
FINRA campaign aims to help older investors crack down on fraudInvestment fraud. It can happen to you. A clear message now being issued by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. The regulatory agency is working to clean...