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15 cities where you don't want to own a home

5/22/2013

Business Insider

Do you own a home, or are you planning to buy one, in one of what are estimated to be the 15 worst housing markets for the next five years? Read this article to find out. Read More

Michael Tuomey is tapped interim CFO at Severstal North America

AICPA supports measure to modify fiduciary definition to exclude ESOP appraisers

Brazil uses accounting measure to recalculate budget surplus

Fitch: Lease-accounting change could lead to short-term leases

Commercial Real Estate »

Industry optimism brings record crowds to RECon 2013

5/22/2013

YouTube

Optimism was apparent during this year's productive RECon 2013, which hosted 35,000 attendees and more companies than ever before, after developers and landlords experienced a few leaner years. "We're… Read More

Waypoint Homes eyes $100M IPO

Cuneo: Consolidation seen in industrial CRE

Suburban office parks reinvented as mixed-use destinations

Westfield reportedly considering $1B sale of U.S. retail centers

Institutional & Investment Banking »

Bank of Japan's resolve on stimulus lifts Asian shares

5/22/2013

Bloomberg

The Bank of Japan's commitment to stimulus helped buoy many Asian markets Wednesday. The Nikkei jumped 1.60% to 15,627.26, and the Kospi added 0.64% to 1,993.83 while the Hang Seng eased 0.45% to 23,2… Read More

INTERNATIONAL MARKETS OVERVIEW

Bank of England maintains 0.5% rate amid disagreement on easing

Bank of Korea chief warns of risk if U.S. Fed policy shifts

U.S. April home sales, prices climb

Wealth Management »

Pros and cons of converting a 401(k) into an annuity

5/22/2013

Reuters

Annuities, which promise to translate retirement investments into a steady income stream, are growing in popularity, but they carry risks that investors need to consider, experts say. For example, gua… Read More

FINRA's Ketchum calls for better risk discussion

FINRA chief calls for SEC action on fiduciary rule

Use clients' major life events to prompt money discussions

Convincing someone it's time to retire

Insurance »

Study offers options to reduce storm-surge risk in La. parishes

5/22/2013

Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.), The

A study by the Army Corps of Engineers provides options for mitigating the risk of storm surges in three Louisiana parishes. The Pontchartrain Levee District backs an option known as Alternative D, wh… Read More

Total replacement value is estimated at $6B for properties hit by Okla. tornado

P/C insurers to face hefty losses from Okla. tornado, expert says

Bill seeks to defer flood insurance rate hikes

Passage of Mo. insurance measures draws praise from insurer group

Consumer Banking »

Uncertainty about director reportedly hampers CFPB progress

5/22/2013

Bloomberg Government (subscription required)

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is struggling to recruit a deputy director, assert its authority and work with states as planned since a court ruling cast doubts on the legitimacy of Director… Read More

Wal-Mart walks away from swipe-fee settlement

Fed presidents downplay imminent end to QE3

N.C., Iowa AGs rebuff N.Y. tack on foreclosure settlement

Fannie Mae reportedly plans CMBS sale

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