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RIA NEWS FEB 27, 2009
Source: Stanford borrowed $1.6 billion from firm

The chief investment officer of Stanford Financial Group appeared in federal court Friday as details emerged showing the head of the firm borrowed $1.6 billion from.

RIA NEWS FEB 27, 2009
Economists question Obama budget

The Obama administration insists it isn't so, but some private economists are wondering if it has brought "Rosy Scenario" back to town.

RIA NEWS FEB 27, 2009
Economy contracted 6.2% in fourth quarter

MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 27, 2009
S&P raises volatility ratings on 10 funds

Standard & Poor's of New York today revised upward its fund volatility ratings on 10 U.S. offshore and European fixed-income funds.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 27, 2009
Manulife, Prudential may bid on AIG unit

In their bid to buy AIG’s American International Assurance Co. Ltd., Manulife Financial Corp. and Prudential PLC may pay cash and shares to but the Asian unit.

RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 27, 2009
Obama tax plan winner? Tax-managed funds

President Obama’s proposal to raise taxes on affluent households, detailed in his budget plan today, could be a boon for tax-managed mutual funds.

RIA NEWS FEB 27, 2009
Advisory (and adult escort) exec accused of embezzlement

An executive at an investment advisory firm who allegedly ran an adult escort business has been accused of pilfering $400,000 from his company's 401(k) plan.

MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 27, 2009
Reserve for fallen money fund set at $3.5 billion

A money-market mutual fund that notoriously "broke the buck" has set aside a $3.5 billion reserve to cover litigation costs and damages.

ETFS FEB 26, 2009
Should you dump mutual funds in favor of ETFs?

While it’s not wise to change your entire mutual fund investment strategy based on recent performance, it may be time to consider some alternatives like ETFs.

ALTERNATIVES FEB 26, 2009
New-home sales plunged 48% in January

Sales of new single-family homes dropped more than 48% to a record low in Jan.