06/13/2013

Witch Hunt of the Wealthy

Before we embark on another round of the blame game, we should take stock and question the logic of a witch-hunt on the wealthy. It is usually the Witch Finders who have most to hide and stir up the wrath of the mob to disguise their own failings.

06/10/2013

Wall Street Research Has A New Problem

You probably know the story — in the '90s Wall Street got carried away (to say the least) with the tech boom and the Chinese wall between its analysts' research and investment banking was crossed.

06/09/2013

The warning from minor tremors

The past few weeks have seen markets react to apparently even the slightest hint that their current stimulant of choice might just start to be restricted in its supply in the USA.

06/09/2013

Rolling back the contagion clock

The current degree of EM sensitivity to US financial stress is aligned with other post-crisis stress episodes. While changing perceptions of Fed policy and soft

05/29/2013

Three Shades of HighTower

a Chicago-based hybrid broker/dealer and registered investment advisor, has grown at a nice clip under its philosophy of “promoting choice at every level.”

05/28/2013

Recruiting Trends for 2013

Competition for top financial advisory talent has stayed strong, but the kinds of advisors interested in moving has changed