Net income at the Société Générale slipped to $1 billion from $2.36 billion in the 2007 second quarter.
Following Invesco AIM were American Funds Group, Fidelity Investments and OppenheimerFunds Inc.
Dow Kim, former head of trading and investment banking, has shelved plans to launch a hedge fund, says Bloomberg.
Tax loss harvesting and defensive portfolios have been the way to go for financial advisers who rely on separately managed accounts — particularly during rocky equity markets.
Three new revenue rulings released by the Internal Revenue Service over the past few weeks are likely to have substantial effects on investors.
Personal spending increased 0.8% in June, marking the steepest one-month gain since a 1% increase in February 1981.
Demand for "green" investing is growing, studies show, but opinions vary widely on what makes an investment green.
With operational costs growing and financial advisers in short supply, the demand for talent has put the value of young financial planners at a premium, according to industry guru Mark Tibergien.
Many advisers who have been involved in arbitration cases are welcoming a move to give investors the option of having all-public arbitration panels.
For the first time in almost a decade, American Funds plans to launch a new equity fund.
