As the economy begins to pick up and as the Federal Reserve hints at a possible interest rate rise, investors are following their historical pattern and losing interest in classic certificates of deposit.

Dynasty Financial Partners last week detailed an ambitious plan to expand its adviser network to between 100 and 150 top-tier registered investment advisers with total assets under management of around $50 billion during the next five years.

In the wake of the economic downturn that pummeled markets and investor accounts, one would think financial advisers would have learned that forging and maintaining extensive contact with their clients is critical to keeping and finding new business.

Hugh Frater loses the "interim" title, taking full control of the government-sponsored enterprise as Congress begins debating (again) the future of Fannie as well as Freddie Mac.

Lawmakers still have a long way to go before enacting housing finance reform, but the testimony could signal how future legislative talks will play out.

Low unemployment and the promise of millions of new jobs have some in the industry seeing a chance to increase membership and lending in the Lone Star State.

For too long, Community Reinvestment Act enforcement has relied on income to serve as a proxy for race. This must stop.

The agency must take a principles-based approach rather than trying to cover every possible issue in detail.

It is essential to place the central focus on race, to bring nondepository mortgage lenders under the Community Reinvestment Act umbrella and to address bias in home appraisals.