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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A certain ratio: Investors reveal No. 1 factor in choosing ETFs
ETFS OCT 17, 2012
A certain ratio: Investors reveal No. 1 factor in choosing ETFs

Like cash, cost is king; price war still raging.

EMERGING MARKETS OCT 17, 2012
Infrastructure funds provide shelter against inflation: Cohen & Steers

As prices go up, so do cash flows from investments; 'lot of money to be spent in this space'

Advisers stick to global-diversification guns despite turmoil
EQUITIES OCT 17, 2012
Advisers stick to global-diversification guns despite turmoil

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
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'

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

State regulators to midsize shops: No need to hire compliance consultants
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

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2012
Women require different approach

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

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

A look at the ICI's predictable argument