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Investors missing out on 'epic earnings recovery,' says Putnam's Thakore
RIA NEWS JUN 02, 2010
Investors missing out on 'epic earnings recovery,' says Putnam's Thakore

The economy is in a lot better shape than most people think, according to Nick Thakore, manager of the $4 billion Putnam Voyager Fund

Indictment, emails reveal disturbing details in alleged muni bond bid-rigging scheme
RIA NEWS JUN 02, 2010
Indictment, emails reveal disturbing details in alleged muni bond bid-rigging scheme

For three years, the Justice Department has been probing a purported massive conspiracy in the muni bond market. An inside look at the government's investigation reveals how banks, traders, advisers and brokers allegedly cheated towns and taxpayers out of billions of dollars.

REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 02, 2010
SEC targets shady practices in muni bond market

The securities regulator aims to boost transparency -- and curb conflicts of interest -- in the $2.8T municipal issuance industry

RIA NEWS JUN 01, 2010
El-Erian to investors: 'Keep your seatbelts on and tight'

RIA NEWS JUN 01, 2010
Eveillard: BP's woes may boost oil company stocks

Spill may mean less drilling, which would drive up price of crude, says renowned value-fund manager

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 01, 2010
Prudential fails in bid to cut price of AIA takeover

Prudential Plc's attempt to cut the price of its $35.5 billion takeover of American International Group Inc.'s main Asian unit failed, leaving the biggest purchase in the U.K. insurer's history on the verge of failure.

RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2010
401(k) fee disclosure rule: Dagger to brokers

Brokers who work with retirement plans may soon lose clients to registered investment advisers, thanks to a rule that the Labor Department is expected to approve this summer.

RIA NEWS JUN 01, 2010
El-Erian to investors: 'Keep your seatbelts on and tight'

True financial reform? OMG!  Female teens may hold the answer
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 30, 2010
True financial reform? OMG! Female teens may hold the answer

The teen game platform omgpop.com offers some useful lessons on how to get market participants to change their behavior.

MUTUAL FUNDS MAY 30, 2010
Collar Fund's Schwab uses options to manage risk

The volatility that has crept into the stock market over the past few weeks could turn out to be a selling point for The Collar Fund Ticker:(COLLX), managed by Thomas Schwab.