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NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 07, 2016
Bipartisan support from Democrats and Republicans bodes well for infrastructure investments

Infrastructure mutual funds and ETFs are currently beating the S&P 500.

By John Waggoner
NEWS FINTECH NOV 07, 2016
Technology guide for firms that turn to next gen clients

Adviser offers firm's experience building a business within the business for younger investors

By Matt Cosgriff
Morningstar cuts index benchmarking fees to zero
NEWS ETFS NOV 07, 2016
Morningstar cuts index benchmarking fees to zero

Through the launch of its Open Indexes Project, the fund tracker is now offering free access to more than 100 global equity indexes and hopes to build a brand as well.

By Jeff Benjamin
Advisers managing $200 million in client assets join Stifel
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 07, 2016
Advisers managing $200 million in client assets join Stifel

The Anderson Financial Group will be based in Madison, Wis.

By Grete Suarez
UBS Wealth Management Americas sees record profit in boost from fee-based assets, lending
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2016
UBS Wealth Management Americas sees record profit in boost from fee-based assets, lending

Mortgage balances rose 9% and securities based lending portfolios were up 6% from a year ago

By Christine Idzelis
In the wake of the DOL fiduciary rule, will adviser M&A surge?
NEWS RIAS NOV 07, 2016
In the wake of the DOL fiduciary rule, will adviser M&A surge?

Two industry leaders — Pershing Advisor Solutions CEO Mark Tibergien and Echelon Partners CEO Dan Seivert — disagree on what impact the regulation will have on the financial advice market.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 07, 2016
The DOL rule kicks in. Will independent broker-dealers survive?

When the United Kingdom implemented similar legislation a few years ago, about 40% of advisers simply left the business.

By Joe Duran
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 07, 2016
UBS denies report that it may want to unload its U.S. wealth management group

Unconfirmed New York Post story revives old rumor that Swiss company may want to sell its U.S. brokerage house.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 06, 2016
Advisory firms redesign their offices to attract millennial clients

Private offices and cubicles are a thing of the past at modern firms. <b><i>(Related read: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20161102/BLOG09/161109983/seven-technology-trends-shaping-investments&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seven technology trends shaping investments</a>)</b></i>

By Liz Skinner
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 06, 2016
Eyes wide shut on DOL fiduciary future

The advice industry is still largely speculating about what lies ahead.

By Ellie Zhu
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 04, 2016
Here's how much this presidential election really impacts your portfolio

The level of market jitters is pretty normal, despite a recent survey that shows the election is causing U.S. voters high anxiety.

By Bloomberg
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 04, 2016
Little bloodshed in bond market so far as interest rates rise

Despite redemptions, largest bond funds hold up well.

By John Waggoner
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 04, 2016
What financial advisers can do when clients make mountains out of molehills

Humans are great at projecting way into the future about something that may or may not happen.

By crichards
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 04, 2016
Federal court rejects NAFA attempt to kill DOL fiduciary rule

In the first legal challenge to be decided, judge upholds Department of Labor regulation. <b><i>(More: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">The DOL rule, from all angles.</a>)</i></b>

By Bruce Kelly
AlphaCore mutual fund debut rides a long track record
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 04, 2016
AlphaCore mutual fund debut rides a long track record

Putting past performance in perspective.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 03, 2016
Cautious investors hedge a Donald Trump presidency to the bitter end

Plus: Record bets on the election outcome, questions for your CTA, and don't take financial advice from your family

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS EQUITIES NOV 03, 2016
The markets fear a contested presidential election

Plus: Going for the gold, retiring with a $500k nest egg, and Templeton Global Bond Fund under the microscope

By Jeff Benjamin
Horizons ETF Management expands U.S. footprint with Recon Capital buy
NEWS ETFS NOV 03, 2016
Horizons ETF Management expands U.S. footprint with Recon Capital buy

Global ETF manager sees big opportunities in U.S. market.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 03, 2016
Frequently asked questions on the DOL fiduciary rule's FAQs

The Department of Labor's 24-page document on frequently asked questions on the fiduciary rule inspires even more questions from the advisory industry than it answers.

By DSARCH
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 03, 2016
Seeing green, asset managers ramp up purchases of ESG shops

Eaton Vance, Goldman Sachs, FOLIOfn among those firms going for goodness.

By John Waggoner