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IRS Refund Delays Could Force Changes In Treasury Bill Supply

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A high number of IRS employees remain absent, meaning refunds may be delayed.

CFA Says 45% Passed Level 1 Exams in December, Best In 9 Years

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A record 34,651 candidates passed the test.

Charitable Giving Projected To Increase 3.4% In 2019

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A new report also projects an increase in 2020, but warned of the impact of the government shutdown.

Advisors Warming Up To Defined-Maturity Bond ETFs

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Investors can use these products to build bond ladders.

Royal Alliance Agent Annuity Switch Cost Couple $60,000, Mass. Regulators Charge

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The BD allegedly failed to supervise an advisor who led the couple to make a costly change in annuities.

The New Generation Of Super-Rich Americans Is Surprisingly Young

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Inheritances and self-made money is creating a youthful generation of super-rich investors.

Wall Street Braces For MiFID-Style Rules Descending On The U.S.

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Europe’s revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive risks reshaping the global research industry.

2018 A Record Year For RIA M&A Deals

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Transactions jumped 20 percent over the prior year.

Raymond James To Acquire Silver Lane Advisors

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Silver Lane is a boutique investment bank focused on financial services industry mergers and acquisitions.

Bridgewater's Jensen Sees Protracted Economic Slowdown Coming

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Investors need to lower their growth expectations, Greg Jensen said.

Schwab Charitable's Donations Set New Record As Tax Reforms Take Hold

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The company's donor-advised funds gave more than $2 billion to charities in 2018.

Shift To Millennial Values Could Upend Wealth Management

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Most adults want more work flexibility, and that has big implications for advisors, says SEI.

Ex-Arizona Coach Pleads Guilty In Basketball Bribery Scandal

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He took payoffs from unscrupulous agents and financial advisors, says a U.S. attorney.

BofA Says Don't Believe Housing Collapse As Earnings Raise Alarm

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Bank of America says investors shouldn’t fear the worst.

Paulson Plans To Decide On Switch To Family Office In Two Years

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His assets have slumped about 75 percent from $38 billion in 2011.

Bank Pays Off Millennial Mom’s $185K Student Loan

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Fifth Third Bank paid off the loans of a psychiatric nurse to inspire others to make a difference.

Finra To Target Online Sales Practices Of Broker-Dealers

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Finra will closely scrutinize online sales as a leading exam priority.

Longer Lives Mean Greater Financial Risks For Elderly

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As people live longer, the health and financial risks faced by the elderly take on greater importance, a study says.

Newark Among Airports With Longest MLK Wait Times Amid Shutdown

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But there were others that struggled as well.