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Are brokers really ready to be fiduciaries? June 6, 2017

Are brokers really ready to be fiduciaries?

Are brokers really ready to be fiduciaries? There are plenty of legal risks and compliance pitfalls facing the securities industry following June 9, the official start date for the DOL fiduciary rule June 1, 2017 | by Bruce Kelly | InvestmentNews.com The Department of Labor's fiduciary rule for retirement accounts will take effect Friday, and advisers and…
The Fed wants to raise rates this year. One thing could stand in the way June 6, 2017

The Fed wants to raise rates this year. One thing could stand in the way

The Fed wants to raise rates this year. One thing could stand in the way May 24, 2017 | by Jeff Cox | CNBC As the Fed sets forth a fairly aggressive path toward higher interest rates, one key element could scuttle those plans. Substantially lower-than-expected inflation would be a significant hurdle for the central bank in…
Real Capital Markets: Grocery-anchored centers continue to thrive June 6, 2017

Real Capital Markets: Grocery-anchored centers continue to thrive

Real Capital Markets: Grocery-anchored centers continue to thrive  May 25, 2017 | by Dan Rafter | REjournals.com The retail sector is facing plenty of challenges, with online sales biting into the profits of brick-and-mortar retailers. But there is one traditional retail sector that continues to thrive today: retail centers anchored by grocery tenants. That’s one of…
Block Seeking to Prevent Testimony of “Cover Story” in ARCP Fraud Trial June 1, 2017

Block Seeking to Prevent Testimony of “Cover Story” in ARCP Fraud Trial

Block Seeking to Prevent Testimony of “Cover Story” in ARCP Fraud Trial June 6, 2017 | The DI Wire   Federal prosecutors have filed new documents in the criminal case against Brian Block, the former chief financial officer of American Realty Capital Properties (NYSE: ARCP) and partner in Nicholas Schorsch’s AR Global, who is now seeking…
Heavy Lifting Begins on Lease Accounting Changes June 1, 2017

Heavy Lifting Begins on Lease Accounting Changes

Heavy Lifting Begins on Lease Accounting Changes Those that have started the process are quickly realizing that they face some tough challenges ahead. May 31, 2017 | by Beth Mattson-Teig | National Real Estate Investor Companies are finally rolling up their sleeves and starting to prep for new lease accounting rules. Those that have started the process…
Trump Presidency Changes Little, So Far, For Investors June 1, 2017

Trump Presidency Changes Little, So Far, For Investors

Trump Presidency Changes Little, So Far, For Investors May 31, 2017 | by BRIAN J. ROGAL | GlobeSt.com CHICAGO—The election of Donald Trump to the presidency caused some uncertainty as people tried to figure out in what direction this unconventional… CHICAGO—The election of Donald Trump to the presidency caused some uncertainty as people tried to figure out…
Dodd-Frank Overhaul Poised for House Floor Week of June 5 June 1, 2017

Dodd-Frank Overhaul Poised for House Floor Week of June 5

Dodd-Frank Overhaul Poised for House Floor Week of June 5 May 30, 2017 | by Rob Tricchinelli | Bloomberg BNA A far-reaching bill that would overhaul the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act is set for the House floor the week of June 5, according to a notice posted on the chamber’s website. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Jeb Hensarling…
Atlanta-Area Medical Office Buildings Trade for $17M June 1, 2017

Atlanta-Area Medical Office Buildings Trade for $17M

Atlanta-Area Medical Office Buildings Trade for $17M May 25, 2017 | by Timea Papp | Commercial Property Executive  Developed in 2007, the identical properties are 98.5 percent occupied, with approximately 87 percent of the rentable square footage leased to St. Mary’s Health Care System Inc. Griffin-American Healthcare REIT IV Inc., has acquired The Exchange, a two-building…
Hines and Cousins Sign Lease With Crown Castle at 8000 Avalon in Atlanta, Georgia May 31, 2017

Hines and Cousins Sign Lease With Crown Castle at 8000 Avalon in Atlanta, Georgia

Hines and Cousins Sign Lease With Crown Castle at 8000 Avalon in Atlanta, Georgia May 30, 2017 | Cousins Properties   ATLANTA, May 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hines, the international real estate firm, and Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ), the Atlanta-based REIT, announced today that Crown Castle, the nation's largest provider of shared wireless infrastructure, has signed a…

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