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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...