An SEC task force on Thursday recommended that life settlements be defined as 'securities,' thus making such transactions subject to federal securities laws.
Like a road crew repairing potholes, analysts this week will be trying to measure the length and depth of the economic “soft patch” currently afflicting the U.S. economy.
It's been just over a year since Peter Kraus took over as CEO of AllianceBernstein LP.
With added charges, shrinking interest, putting mony in the bank can be a losing proposition; mattress starting to look good
Company's share price pummelled after sell-off by fund firms; 'fundamentals remain solid'
Affluent investors piling into master limited partnerships for pipelines, tankers; 'huge tax advantage'
License for cabs in NYC up 347% over 20 years; average price now tops $800K
A securities industry regulator investigating abuses in mortgage-linked investments has focused on the activities of Morgan Stanley, Barclays PLC and Credit Suisse Group AG, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said.
On the heels of completing the reorganization of its fund group, Wells Fargo Funds Management LLC is setting its sights on product development and is looking specifically at retirement income products.
Review reveals internal marketing materials drew regulator's attention; this year, sales to seniors, private placements on the radar
