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Articles in May, 2003 issue of Investment News

• Conference Call: Putnam exec says all's well with the economy.(News)
• Thrivent after more Lutherans - and advisers; Aims to be big player in financial services.(News)
• At the Bell.(Late News)
• Tax Watch: Looming, booming federal budget deficits.(News)
• Wilmington Trust says it's time to buy equities; Firm points to signs of a market recovery.(News)
• Providers, eyeing 401(k) sales, add fee-based option; Pitching small businesses will be tough, experts say.(News)
• Brother, can you spare a decimal point? Wall Street trying to set prices for trades.(News)
• Funds told they must play holistic role for investors; 180-degree shift called for, to a focus on customer's risk.(News)
• Datebook.(Calendar/Datebook)
• At the Bell.(Late News)
• Need CFP? Try your local bank; Competitive Southeast is most fertile ground.(News)
• Dollar cost averaging takes another beating.(News)
• Feds want advisers to foster compliance; Patriot Act rules a sign of heightened scrutiny.(News)
• Datebook.(Calendar/Datebook)
• Conference Call: Hedges' 'I can get it for you retail' pitch is a no-sale.(News)
• Pimco guru concedes December comment was mistimed; Gross rethinks `salad days' - calls bonds OK for now.(News)
• Concern about deflation may be inflated; Greenspan aside, confidence abounds.(News)
• SEC might cut back hedge fund regs; Weighs easing some retail-sales restrictions.(News)
• A $450M boondoggle that'll solve nothing.(Opinion)
• Fast Track: Head of Fidelity's charity fund has faith.(News)
• Reverse Spin: War in Iraq fails to defeat consumers.(Briefs)
• Taking Sides: More Street cleaning needed.(Opinion)
• CFP Board censures 18; revoking marks of five; Suspends seven others, admonishes six more.(News)
• One on One: "I don't want to chase the market with new products. I think we have a very good lineup".(News)
• Reverse Spin: The ardor cools for Fleet and Hancock.(Briefs)
• One on One: "Probably our greatest opportunity will be with Bank of America's own client base".(News)
• Phantoms and bonds; Weaker market may bring gains tax for funds.(News)
• Schwab fund fees making few waves; New per-position charge also draws little flak.(News)
• Financial pros' incredible shrinking wallets; Lower bonuses may hit equity analysts most.(News)
• Product Watch: Schwab adds a pair of tools for plan administrators.(News)
• One on One: "Americans have a greater, more urgent need to invest for retirement than ever before".(News)
• SARS takes its toll on China-region funds; Is the worst over? Opinions are mixed.(America's Investment)
• Schwab wearing a new look; As adviser-friendly exec exits, broker takes on East Coast feel.(News)
• What's old (hat) could soon be new again; Hype slowly building for tech stocks, funds.(News)
• Pru-Wachovia deal shows signs of strain; Scrutiny by exchange, defections latest woes.(News)
• Taking Sides: Fallout from tax bill seen lurking around the corner.(Opinion)
• Moving Up.(News)
• Hey, investor: Lower your expectations; Fund returns likely to be diminished in the future.(News)
• Big growth is expected in 529 plans; Proprietary options seen dominating.(News)
• Broker-dealer woos elite Bay Area stockbrokers; Aims to convert them to fee-based enterprises.(News)
• Settlement may sting advisers; Many expect to receive less research support.(News)
• Short Interests: Life insurance coverage is inadequate.(Briefs)
• Regulatory red tape ensnares fund industry; Focus now turns to implementation.(America's Investment)
• Now stepping into the spotlight: Directors' roles, executive compensation; Fund oversight, fees remain on radar.(America's Investment)
• Taking Sides: Broader definition of hedge fund investor can be limiting.(Opinion)
• At Issue; A strategy combining the wheat and the chaff.(Letters)
• Monday Morning: Portfolio disclosure proposal is on target.(News)
• At Issue; Exercising franchise a satisfying workout.(Letters)
• More money spent on marketing advice than products; Ads touting advice buck spending downtrend.(News)
• Moving Up.(News)
• Fast Track: Fidelity itches to compete in clearing biz.(News)
• Moving Up.(News)
• High-yield bonds make big comeback, but rally may be spent; Wall Street investing turns to junk.(News)
• At the Bell.(Late News)
• SRO for fund industry is `dead in the water'; Insiders say the concept won't be resurrected either.(News)
• Moving Up.(News)
• Fast Track: SAFECO crosses insurance with securities.(News)
• At the Bell.(Late News)
• Waddell & Reed walks an adviser tightrope; Expands third-party distribution channels.(News)
• Reverse Spin: Tax-deferral bill OK by fund industry.(Briefs)
• At Issue; Should hedge funds hold cash? Absolutely.(Letters)
• Must planners take road from perdition? As with CPA, it may take crisis to gain respect.(News)
• Tax Watch: Free File still an option for the extension crowd.(News)
• Short Interests: Working toward pressure-free analysts.(Briefs)
• Short Interests: Hedge fund investors duck for cover.(Briefs)
• Monday Morning: Sector overvaluation is in the making.(News)
• Street Wise: Fund manager sees water, water everywhere.(The Markets)
• 401(k) bigs use advice to retain $; Fidelity, Merrill move in; will advisers get left out?(News)
• Innovative new ETFs face uphill struggle; A crowded market makes attracting assets difficult.(News)
• Some observers detect opportunities for patient buyers; A silver lining is seen for VC investments.(News)
• Current market favors those with high risk tolerance; Investors shower assets on junk-bond funds.(News)
• Tax Watch: Sorry, no wiggle room on claim deadlines.(News)
• Governance regs don't fit us, fund firms say; Operating companies face less scrutiny.(America's Investment)
• After slow 2002, business with wealthy investors picks up; Flow of new clients heartening to advisers.(News)
• Revenue drop spurs cost cutting; FPA feels pinch, but a gentle one.(News)
• Fast Track: Liberty's McQuaid stepping into big shoes.(News)
• NAPFA to make run for settlement cash; Money would be used to highlight `fee-only'.(News)
• Taking Sides: Give phantom-gains tax the boot.(Opinion)
• Deferred comp lives; Spared in tax bill, but new attacks are likely.(News)
• Datebook.(Calendar/Datebook)

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