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INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 28, 2008
Natixis moves to expand retirement business

Natixis Global Associates this week will announce an expansion of its retirement business, including the appointment of Tracey Flaherty, formerly of Bank of America Corp. and Fidelity Investments, to senior vice president of retirement strategy, a new post.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 28, 2008
European hedge funds launches falter

There were 106 hedge fund launches in Europe in the first half of 2008, a 45% decrease from a year ago.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2008
July Week 4: Create a holiday charity event

Break the mold and create a memorable and rewarding client appreciation event that gives back to the community.

NEWS RIAS JUL 28, 2008
Focus buys Wespac RIA

Focus Financial has acquired Wespac, an Oakland, Calif.-based RIA and benefits administrator.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 28, 2008
DWS Investments ties future to branding

In a bid to increase its market share among retail investors in the United States, DWS Investments has pursued a branding strategy and broadened its product line.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 28, 2008
‘Rescue’ bill White House bound

A sweeping housing bill is expected to be signed into law by President Bush in the middle of this week.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 28, 2008
Brokers troubled by ARS complaints on their records

As if dealing with clients stuck with auction rate securities isn't challenging enough, brokers are dismayed that firms are reporting some ARS-related customer complaints on the brokers' public disciplinary records.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2008
Labor Department proposal on 401(k) plans provokes debate

A Department of Labor proposal released last week seeking to provide the country's 65 million 401(k) participants with additional information about fund charges is stirring debate among different advocacy groups as to whether more data would be helpful or damaging.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 28, 2008
Freud meets finance: new focus on feelings

A wealthy prospect wanted investment-grade bonds, and only investment-grade bonds, in his portfolio.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 28, 2008
Global-infrastructure fund goes retail

First American Funds Inc. of Minneapolis is hoping to leverage the growing popularity of infrastructure investing by opening its seven-month-old previously institutional-class mutual fund to retail-class investors.