U.S. Supreme Court

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  IRAs: In General

  By Tax Facts Online  |  March 4, 2013

  Individual Retirement Accounts are highly popular tools for contributing funds that grow on a tax deferred basis. Depending on the type of IRA, the accumulation can be tax free.

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  Obamacare Here to Stay Even With GOP Victory, Analysts Say

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  October 26, 2012

  Regardless of which party claims the greatest victory in November elections, Obamacare is likely to remain in place while the outcome of budget sequestration will be the key catalyst for the entire sector, Morningstar analysts say.

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  Can Seizing Mortgages Help Housing-Plagued Cities? News Analysis

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  July 13, 2012

  A controversial new proposal for cities to seize underwater mortgages through eminent domain is unfolding into sharp clashes between mortgage investors and would-be rescuers of depressed housing markets.

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  Scope of the Fiduciary Duty Owed by Investment Advisors

  By Les Abromovitz  |  January 1, 2012

  A fiduciary obligation goes beyond the suitability standard typically owed by registered representatives of broker-dealer firms to clients. The relationship is built on the premise that the advisor will always do the right thing for the person or entity receiving advice.

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  New Hire Roundup: Conley Rises at SEC

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 13, 2011

  This week in new hires, Michael A. Conley was named deputy general counsel in the SEC’s office of general counsel. Also, Scott L. Lummer was named CIO and head of Savant Investment Group’s new Santa Rosa office.

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  Supreme Court Ruling Hands Janus, Mutual Fund Industry Big Win

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  June 15, 2011

  In backing the Denver-based Janus, one of the largest mutual fund companies, the high court's 5-4 decision will mean few changes for the way big asset managers govern themselves.

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  SEC Fiduciary Report Is a ‘Bold Blueprint’

  By Knut A. Rostad  |  January 24, 2011

  In SEC rule-making to come, a call to adhere to the Advisers Act standard, as confirmed by the Supreme Court

• Senate Panel Eyes Combating Fraud After Enron’s Skilling Set Free

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  September 29, 2010

  The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Tuesday examining the U.S. Supreme Court decision that vacated the conviction of former Enron executive Jeffrey Skilling.

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  More on Supreme Court's Decision in Harris Case

  By Ed McCarthy, CFP  |  April 23, 2010

  The court's decision has been seen as favorable for fund companies, although some observers believe it could lead to more lawsuits over fees and possibly lower fees.

• Nobel Laureates Call for Fiduciary Standard

  By Kathleen McBride, AdvisorOne  |  March 15, 2010

  A group of American luminaries, including Nobel Laureates, top academics, economists and financial industry statespersons calls for the fiduciary standard in financial reforms.