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RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2008
Finding niche in 401(k) consulting

While target marketing usually means targeting a specific audience, sometimes a product target also can bring success.

MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 25, 2008
'Failed' auctions spell opportunity, experts say

Closed-end mutual funds caught in "failed" preferred-securities auctions are making investors nervous, but industry experts and advisers say there are opportunities for those who look beyond the current turbulence.

OPINION FEB 25, 2008
Retirement Income Management Is Different

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 22, 2008
MBIA breaks ties with trade association

MBIA has pulled away from the Association of Financial Guaranty Insurers, saying it no longer shared the trade association’s views.

ALTERNATIVES FEB 22, 2008
D.B. Zwirn to shutter two hedge funds

The firm was “the unfortunate victim of misconduct by certain former employees,” according to a client letter.

ALTERNATIVES FEB 22, 2008
Hedge funds falter in January

The composite Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index fell 3.1% in January, the worst performance since the company began keeping data in January 2000.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 22, 2008
Ex-Marsh execs convicted for bid rigging

The two were among a group of ex-Marsh executives who were charged in a criminal indictment in September 2005.

RIA NEWS FEB 22, 2008
John Dixon to quit LPL broker-dealers

J. Andrew Kalbaugh is replacing Mr. Dixon as chairman of Mutual Service as well as chairman and CEO of Associated Securities.

RIA NEWS FEB 22, 2008
Penson wins $1 million from brokerage

MISR Securities International of Egypt allegedly refused to pay the debit balance in its account.

RIA NEWS FEB 22, 2008
Questar exec fired for disclosure failure

A top brokerage executive with an independent-contractor firm has been fired for failing to report outside business activity.