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ETFS SEP 08, 2008
Critic charges that ETFs are 'riddled' with structural defects

They may be gaining in popularity, but exchange traded funds are far from the perfect product.

MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 08, 2008
Acquisitions are top agenda at Natixis despite challenges

Even as it labors to gain visibility, Natixis Global Asset Management LP is forging ahead with plans to make acquisitions, particularly of firms that offer alternative investments.

MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 08, 2008
Quant funds tested by tough market

The proliferation of mutual funds that rely on computers to select stocks is coming to an end.

FINTECH SEP 08, 2008
MoneyGuidePro updates offer more flexibility, automation

The latest version of Money-GuidePro focuses on flexible features designed to automate an adviser's initial meetings with clients.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 08, 2008
Insurance distributors are resigned to approval of SEC's proposed rule

As the comment period ends this Wednesday on an SEC proposed rule that would regulate certain index annuities as securities, independent distributors are gearing up in anticipation of the rule's enactment.

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2008
Auto 401(k) plans keep participants in the game

Consider the inertia of today's 401(k) plan participants the vindication of behavioral economics.

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2008
The cost of cashing out

How does terminating your 401(k) plan affect your retirement?

RIA NEWS SEP 05, 2008
Bleak unemployment news batters markets

The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 6.1% in August, marking the highest level since 2003 and the eighth consecutive month of slashed payrolls, according to the Department of Labor.

ALTERNATIVES SEP 05, 2008
Toll Bros. downgraded on industry fundamentals

Raymond James & Associates Inc. analyst Paul Puryear downgraded homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc. to market perform from outperform today.

RIA NEWS SEP 05, 2008
BofA set to settle with regulators over ARS

Bank of America Corp. said yesterday that it is ready to settle with state and federal regulators over a probe into its marketing of auction rate securities.