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ETFS JUL 09, 2008
Invesco makes foray into Frontier Countries

The new ETF is designed to provide access to certain equity markets in the Middle East and North Africa.

ALTERNATIVES JUL 08, 2008
Fewer hedge launches carry more assets

Thirty-five new hedge funds with a total of $19.5 billion in assets were launched in the Americas during the first six months of this year.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 08, 2008
Marsh gets boost from Citi analyst

The ratings have been raised to “buy,” from “hold,” and the target price has been upped to $33 per share, from $30.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 08, 2008
SIFMA: Raise bar on settlement reporting

SIFMA wants Finra to raise the threshold for reporting settlements with customers to $25,000, from $10,000.

OPINION JUL 07, 2008
Customer service: Do you deliver?

While you can’t always guarantee investment, you can guarantee service that will make your clients feel valued.

ALTERNATIVES JUL 07, 2008
Merrill closer to selling BlackRock stake

As it faces $6 billion in new write-downs, Merrill Lynch may sell its BlackRock and Bloomberg interests.

RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2008
Goldman's hard-to-value assets decrease

Goldman Sachs' hard-to-value assets declined 19% in the second quarter, to $78.1 billion.

FIXED INCOME JUL 07, 2008
CFA Institute poll calls for rating reform

Investors, brokers and analysts believe the current bond-rating system should be reformed.

RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2008
Fed president predicts shaky markets

Janet Yellen predicts unstable housing and higher commodity prices will hamper recovery before 2009.

ALTERNATIVES JUL 07, 2008
Blackstone, Fortress estimates cut by BofA

Banc of America Securities cuts its earnings estimates and price targets on Blackstone Group and Fortress Investment Group.