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As we begin 2012, certain global concerns from 2011 continue to resonate. We're still dealing with an: uncertain global economy, with a focus on the troublesome European economies: Greece, Italy and Spain; uncertain political time: the Arab Spring...
If we had to sum up the current investment environment in one word, it would be World financial markets are currently extremely fragile as Europe heads towards recession, the United States faces the possibility of a double dip (or at least...
One of an investor's biggest bugaboos is inflation. Like a termite infestation, virulent inflation can eat at the integrity of a portfolio, turning it into a porous structure that leaks capital.
When most investors think of inflation, it's usual...
As clients stop accumulating wealth, move into retirement and start withdrawing their assets for income, you'd think this would have a negative impact on their advisors' revenues. But overall, advisors expect a net increase in revenues as clients...
Lenders hope to convince financial planners that reverse loans can be a safe, flexible financial tool for seniors. Many planners are skeptical of reverse loans due to their high fees; the industry also has been dogged lately by headlines about li...
Raymond James named Scott Curtis (left) to lead its independent broker/dealer unit, Raymond James Financial Services, replacing CEO Dick Averitt, who retires in 2012 after 33 years with the firm. Curtis has served as senior vice president of the...
Registered Rep.: In the summer of 2011, World Equity Group adopted Arkovi social media software and began allowing its reps to use social media interactively. Why?
Steve Crothers: Some of our advisors were already using social media, and others ...
While crystal balls and tarot cards certainly have their uses, here at Registered Rep. we've called upon a cadre of real estate investment trust (REIT) experts to share their predictions for various sectors in 2012. We've identified five things t...
