DOL fiduciary rule's 'grandfathering' exemption may be lost by changing firms Regulatory experts believe there's a strong likelihood advisers would lose the grandfathering exemption granted under the DOL rule simply by switching RIAs or broker-dealers Jul 26, 2016 @ 1:50 pm | By Greg Iacurci | Investment News Advisers banking on “grandfathering” pre-existing investments…

      Finra To Firms: Don't Duck Our Arbitration Forum JULY 28, 2016 | DAN JAMIESON | Think Advisor Finra could be girding for some fights against brokerage firms who insist on avoiding Finra arbitration in lieu of other dispute-resolution forums. Last week, Finra warned broker-dealers in no uncertain terms that they can’t force customers or…

    Which real estate market is next? BY ARLEEN JACOBIUS | AUGUST 8, 2016 | Pensions & Investments When it comes to the technology arena, real estate investors are holding their breath and waiting to see what other hub might start to slow next. “Seattle is holding up fine now,” said Andy McCulloch, managing…

    Donald Trump reveals his economic advisers August 5, 2016: 3:44 PM ET | by Tami Luhby | CNN Money Donald Trump on Friday unveiled his team of economic advisers, which draws heavily on industry executives in finance and real estate. The list has some big Wall Street names, such as Steven Feinberg and John Paulson,…

    Rich Investors Fear Fortunes Will Fade While They’re Playing Golf July 28, 2016 — 1:39 PM EDT | Suzanne Woolley | Bloomberg We’re all looking for a safe but adequate income stream, and that includes the very wealthy. Like most investors, they’re having a hard time finding it. That’s clear in the latest portfolio update on…

    'Unbelievable' Rent Growth During Past Quarter Spurring More Spec Warehouse Uptick in Logistics Construction Could Help Boost Sales, Satisfy Investor Demand for Modern Logistics Facilities August 1, 2016 | By Randyl Drummer | CoStar Logistics and light-industrial rental rates jumped by 6.7% for the 12-months ending in June 2016, leading all commercial property…

    Multifamily Loans Head for New Record August 3, 2016 | By Paul Bubny | GlobeSt.com The increases in multifamily loan origination are moderating along with other fundamentals, but Freddie Mac expects growth in the sector to continue at above pre-recession levels. Thanks to demand fueled by increasing property prices, new completions and maturities,…

    Financial Services Institute Appoints 2017 Board of Directors Chair 8/3/2016 | by Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault FSI President & CEO Dale Brown said, “Dick is well suited to lead FSI as Chair given his familiarity with the vast opportunities and challenges facing the financial services industry from his role overseeing Ladenburg’s network…

    S&P 500 Will Continue Rising But Earnings Better Come Along for Ride, Strategist Says After bouncing back strongly from the Brexit selloff, the S&P 500 is up over 6% so far in 2016. Aug 1, 2016 4:13 PM EDT |Gregg Greenberg | The Street After bouncing back strongly from the Brexit selloff, the…