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3 ways to boost your business in 2013

While advisors increased assets and revenues last year, there are still some challenges ahead. Focusing on the client and ensuring pricing reflects value is key.

By Staff |March 12, 2013

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Bancassurance varies in global markets

Bancassurance, when banks and other lending institutions get involved in the distribution of insurance, varies greatly across the world depending on the product and structure of the market, finds research by Finaccord. Read: Canada should pursue global markets: Scotiabank The distribution share of banks is highest for life insurance in Brazil, France, Italy, South Korea […]

By Staff |March 12, 2013

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SEC charges 2 advisors with misleading investors

The SEC has charged two investment advisers at Oppenheimer & Co. with misleading investors about valuation policies and performance.

By Staff |March 12, 2013

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Broker steals $650,000 from elderly widow

Adorean Boleancu, a former Wells Fargo broker, has submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

March 12, 2013

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