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NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2007
Advisers take U-turn from risky strategies

Charitable-remainder trusts have grown in popularity at universities that control the trusts using their own investing strategies, but financial advisers are often loath to hand over control to the schools, as the strategies are sometimes risky.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 20, 2007
In asset allocation strategies, the ‘dividing line’ is home equity

As ripples from the imploding subprime-mortgage market spread across the broader home lending industry, financial advisers might have to start helping clients reposition their mortgage and home equity exposure.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 20, 2007
Financial advisers likely to increase role as fiduciaries for 401(k)s, study finds

WASHINGTON — More financial advisers will specialize in becoming fiduciary advisers who work with 401(k) plans in coming years, according to a retirement executive who worked on a white paper on the issue.

NEWS OPINION AUG 20, 2007
A possible wallop for master limited partnerships

Washington tax talk these days seems focused on hedge funds, their investors and their managers.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS AUG 20, 2007
Jittery investors push advisers to liquidate stocks

NEW YORK — In the midst of stock market volatility, affluent investors are feeling nervous and are pressuring advisers to sell their stocks.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 16, 2007
Hedge fund crooner sings the blues

Country songs aren’t just about losing your dog, your truck and your wife—they’re also about losing your hedge fund.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 16, 2007
Aon names risk management director

Michael S. Flanagan has been named managing director within the Aon Technology Group, which is part of Aon Risk Services.

RETIREMENT TAX AUG 16, 2007
Schumer backs carried interest tax boost

Sen. Schumer wanted to increase the carried interest tax for a variety of partnerships that use a “two-and-20” structure.

INVESTING ETFS AUG 15, 2007
ETF to deal in carbon emissions

XShares filed a registration statement with the SEC to offer ETFs in AirShares EU Carbon Allowances Fund.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 15, 2007
Goldman cuts hedge fund fees

Goldman Sachs has slashed fees for its Global Equity Opportunities hedge fund.