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Bill Gross is buying BP bonds; loads Total Return up on U.S. debt
INVESTING FIXED INCOME JUL 13, 2010
Bill Gross is buying BP bonds; loads Total Return up on U.S. debt

Bill Gross, co-chief investment officer at Pacific Investment Management Co., recently bought $100 million of shorter maturity BP Plc bonds

INVESTING ETFS JUL 13, 2010
Separated by faith only: Religion-based ETFs don't really differ, says S&P

The concept of offering faith-based exchange-traded funds is novel, but the offerings available to prospective investors barely differentiate themselves from one another — and are often too expensive — according to a new report from Standard & Poor's.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 13, 2010
Regulators 'gone wild'? Advisers sue state of Utah

In an apparent first, two former financial advisers have filed a lawsuit against a state government, claiming that it violated their civil rights.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 12, 2010
Would LeBron James make a good fiduciary? (Blog)

Whether or not he knows it, by setting his objective, doing his due diligence, following a process, and focusing on his goal, LeBron exhibited the skills of a good fiduciary.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 12, 2010
'Perplexed' hedgies still outpacing S&P 500 Index

The hedge fund industry saw investment returns decline by 1.4% in June. That's hardly a banner month, but the hedgies still managed to outperform the broad equity markets, which fell by 5.4% in June.

INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 12, 2010
Why one fund manager thinks renewed pessimism has created a 'stock picker's market'

Pessimism and fear are creating opportunities in the second half of 2010 for those with cash, said Terry Diamond, chairman of Talon Asset Management.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 11, 2010
Finra to post more broker complaints, convictions

Investors will soon be able to see more customer complaints, criminal convictions and rulings against brokers, a securities regulator said Tuesday.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 11, 2010
Firms still enhancing target date funds

Despite a tepid response from plan sponsors, asset management firms continue to develop and promote annuity-enhanced target date funds, insisting that demand for retirement income will spur interest.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2010
Clients acting irrationally? Hire a therapist - for them

Forget about pulling out that straight-backed chair when a client walks into the office; these days, some financial advisers are directing clients to the couch

What does the stock market know about LeBron James' 'Decision'?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 09, 2010
What does the stock market know about LeBron James' 'Decision'?

Yesterday and today, he's moved the markets. And eventually, he will actually play basketball. But after tonight, all of the rumors about where LeBron James will play next year will finally come to an end – and so will the ride that one stock has had over the last two days because of all the speculation over King James' next move.