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

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.

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.

FINTECH SEP 30, 2012
Best way not to get burned by tech? Use active managers

Merrill settlement could provide more ammo for brokers
WIREHOUSES SEP 28, 2012
Merrill settlement could provide more ammo for brokers

Agreement will set the floor for future monetary claims; lowball figure would trigger new suits, lawyers say

ALTERNATIVES SEP 27, 2012
Acquisition will give Oppenheimer foothold in MLP space

OppenheimerFunds announced plans to acquire SteelPathCapital, which has $2.6 billion in assets and a seven-year track record in the master limited patnership space.

Greece still in ICU, but European debt a good bet
EMERGING MARKETS SEP 26, 2012
Greece still in ICU, but European debt a good bet

ECB finally addressing financial woes, says Pru fund manager; plenty of yield

Junk bin looking mighty attractive right now
FIXED INCOME SEP 24, 2012
Junk bin looking mighty attractive right now

Speculative-grade debt now seen as an alternative to equities, says JPMorgan's Shanahan; balance sheets 'in pretty good order'

EMERGING MARKETS SEP 23, 2012
Money managers are avoiding Mideast as turmoil spreads

EQUITIES SEP 23, 2012
Still shellshocked by "08, clients are oblivious to market run, research shows