Jeff Benjamin

Jeff Benjamin is a senior columnist who primarily writes about investments and practice management as they relate to the wealth management industry. In addition to news and opinion writing, Jeff also does regular video interviews and is the co-host of The InvestmentNews Podcast, a weekly show that takes listeners behind the scenes of our coverage. He joined InvestmentNews in 2000. Prior to InvestmentNews, Jeff’s career included working as an analyst at Cerulli Associates, and as a reporter for Dow Jones Newswires. Jeff is based in North Carolina and when he isn’t working, he can usually be found playing golf or fishing. Jeff is a former Marine and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Central Michigan University.

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INVESTING FIXED INCOME OCT 16, 2012
Natixis acquires asset manager with $13.5B in AUM

McDonnell deal will beef up purchaser's fixed-income chops

Recent rash of ETF closings could leave advisers red-faced
INVESTING ETFS OCT 14, 2012
Recent rash of ETF closings could leave advisers red-faced

Nearly 90 exchange-traded funds shut down this year; 'makes you look dumb'

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 14, 2012
Small-cap funds are struggling

State regulators to midsize shops: No need to hire compliance consultants
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 11, 2012
State regulators to midsize shops: No need to hire compliance consultants

Transition from SEC rule doesn't require outside help, just effort; fiddling with AUM

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2012
Women require different approach

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2012
Kashkari: U.S. economy still in a bubble

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 03, 2012
Where's the harm in hedge fund advertising?

A look at the ICI's predictable argument

<font color=red>Live from FPA</font>: U.S. economy still weighed down by debt: Pimco's Kashkari
INVESTING EQUITIES OCT 01, 2012
<font color=red>Live from FPA</font>: U.S. economy still weighed down by debt: Pimco's Kashkari

Progress has been made but more needs to be done, he tells FPA

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 01, 2012
Frost takes a shot with natural resources

With global monetary policy setting the stage for devalued currencies and a looming inflationary cycle, last year was apparently a good time for Frost Investment Advisors LLC to take its natural resources strategy to retail class investors.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 01, 2012
Franklin Templeton further elevates alt offerings with K2 buy

Franklin Resources Inc. Ticker:(BEN) is taking another step into the alternatives universe with the acquisition of K2 Advisors Holdings LLC, a $9.3 billion funds-of-hedge-funds firm.