California Securities Arbitrations at a Standstill 

Sep 1, 2002,

By Ann Therese Palmer

Nancy Zanolini, 57, a semi-retired art gallery manager in suburban Sacramento, Calif., had been eagerly awaiting July 2002 for months. That's when arbitrators...

Cashing Out 

Sep 1, 2002,

By William A. Jacobson

Understandably, the losses of brokerage clients have gotten all the headlines. But the truth is that the bear market has also devastated many careers...

Regulators: Borrowing From Clients is Legal But Foolish 

Aug 1, 2002,

By Bill Singer

The biggest mistake, one broker found, was lying to his frim-even as he was paying back the money....

Street Legal: Blame the SEC, Too 

Aug 1, 2002,

By Saul S. Cohen

Bloodied investors focus on bankers, greedy execs and crooked accountants. Where were the watchdogs?...

Avoid the Enron 401(k) Problem. 

Jun 1, 2002,

By Roger C. Siske

Setting up retirement plans for your business clients can be risky. Nevertheless, there's a recipe for protecting yourself from unpleasant surprises....

No Free Ride 

Jun 1, 2002,

By Bill Singer

Consider this: Two years ago you worked for XYZ broker/dealer's Westchester County, N.Y., branch. After a short stint, you moved to another firm, with...

If You Can't Do The Time  

May 1, 2002,

By Bill Singer

...don't do the crime of lying to regulators....

Street Legal: Return Policy 

May 1, 2002,

By William A. Jacobson

Firms now fear that they paid too much up front to recruit brokers during the bull market. They want the money back. What's a broker to do?...

Cleaning House 

Apr 1, 2002,

By Dave Sterman

The SEC, Congress, industry groups and even companies themselves are suggesting ways to straighten out the regulatory mess and give new gloss to investing....

The Father of the Bride 

Apr 1, 2002,

By Bill Singer

The party’s over and the NASD is stuck with a hangover and the tab. Will it seek more broker fines to fill the gap?...

Don't Panic! 

Mar 1, 2002,

By Saul Cohen

What should you do when an unhappy client threatens you with a suit?...

Betrayed? 

Mar 1, 2002,

By David A. Gaffen

Phil Spartis and Amy Elias say Salomon Smith Barney rushed to settle investor claims against them—and ruined their future as brokers....

The Advocate: Raise Your Voices for Post-Enron Regulation 

Mar 1, 2002,

By T. Sheridan O'Keefe

It is critical for our professional survival to restore confidence in the markets. The right kind of regulations can do that....

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