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Bill Gross a victim of the plunge in oil prices
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 03, 2015
Bill Gross a victim of the plunge in oil prices

Manager's $1.46 billion fund at Janus hit by investments in debt issued by U.S., Russian and Brazilian energy companies.

By Bloomberg
BlackRock adds fuel to smart beta debate in push for exotic bond strategies
NEWS ETFS MAR 03, 2015
BlackRock adds fuel to smart beta debate in push for exotic bond strategies

Money manager set to launch new strategy as “smart” way to dodge investment risks as rates rise.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Having integrated technology can improve RIAs' businesses
NEWS RIAS MAR 03, 2015
Having integrated technology can improve RIAs' businesses

Examples of how RIAs can make workflows more efficient by making sure their technology communicates

By Stuart DePina
Tax complexities delay distribution of 1099s
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 03, 2015
Tax complexities delay distribution of 1099s

As brokerages feel pressure ramp up, forms coming later than usual.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Will European easing sideline a Fed rate hike?
NEWS RIAS MAR 03, 2015
Will European easing sideline a Fed rate hike?

Advisers and experts say 'the Fed really is hamstrung' by European Central Bankers' planned $50-billion-per-month quantitative easing program, meaning they can't raise or lower interest rates in this environment.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 03, 2015
Coming off a big year, Janus files for exotic ETFs

Move launches competition with Goldman Sachs in alternative space

By Trevor Hunnicutt
How Warren Buffett's $1 billion prize for a perfect NCAA bracket went bust
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 02, 2015
How Warren Buffett's $1 billion prize for a perfect NCAA bracket went bust

Plus: Learn from the U.S. and invest in Europe, Carly Fiorina chides Hillary Clinton over email excuses, and St. Patrick's Day, American-style

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 02, 2015
Fresh rate-hike rumors will be testing investor nerves this week

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Investors' nerves tested by rate hike talk this week. Plus: Most of the world's major oil projects are doing just fine at current price levels, retirement savings in a nutshell, and the chokehold of consumer debt.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 02, 2015
Understanding neuroeconomics: Six tendencies affecting clients and advisers

Scientists are no longer the only ones paying attention to the groundbreaking advances in neuroeconomics&#8212;the study of how people make financial decisions. Recent studies have uncovered six tendencies that people may exhibit when making financial decisions. This information is opening doors to new insights that can help advisors stay relevant and deepen their client relationships.

By First Clearing LLC
Four reasons Berkshire Hathaway and Buffett are so successful
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 02, 2015
Four reasons Berkshire Hathaway and Buffett are so successful

Second-in-command Charlie Munger offers his take on the last 50 years and says four factors (one is luck) stand out as reasons the Oracle of Omaha has led his company Berkshire Hathaway to dizzying heights.

By Bloomberg
RCS Capital Corp. suffers big revenue hit in fourth quarter
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 02, 2015
RCS Capital Corp. suffers big revenue hit in fourth quarter

Fallout from ARCP hurt wholesaling unit but executives remain confident in recovery.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 02, 2015
TIAA-CREF in $6.25B deal to buy Nuveen Investments

TIAA-CREF, the manager of retirement accounts for teachers, has agreed to buy Nuveen Investments for $6.25 billion, including debt. The combined company would rank among the 20 largest U.S. mutual-fund firms.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEWS FINTECH MAR 01, 2015
Broker-dealer expands crowdfunding reach with new partnership

Broker-dealer North Capital Private Securities adds crowdfunding site OneVest to its platform that syndicates private offerings for investors.

By Alessandra Malito
Vanguard: Passive with investing, not governance
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 01, 2015
Vanguard: Passive with investing, not governance

The largest U.S. mutual fund provider has a message for the boards of directors of America's biggest companies: We're watching how they're being run.

By Bloomberg
NEWS EQUITIES MAR 01, 2015
Why an offense-only strategy won't succeed

Risk management is as important to long-term financial planning as the growth of investments

By Michael Russo
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 01, 2015
The loudest shouldn't speak for everyone

Time for advisers to tell industry groups pushing hard against a fiduciary rule that they're tired of the rhetoric &#8212; and that they're not acting in advisers' best interests.

By MFXFeeder
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2015
Demand for socially responsible investing options in 401(k)s on the rise

Money managers say more participants want to link retirement savings to values.

By Liz Skinner
Succession, continuity and the aging adviser
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 28, 2015
Succession, continuity and the aging adviser

Wells Fargo's Kent Christian says the advisory community is getting older and that requires attention immediately, whether you like it or not.

By Carla Flores
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2015
When is a good time to convert to a Roth IRA?

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> When it's OK to convert to a Roth IRA. Plus: Two emerge as Buffett successors; recognizing seasoned financial veterans, and Asian stocks get a boost from Chinese bankers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Warren Buffett gives up on Exxon as oil prices slide
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 28, 2015
Warren Buffett gives up on Exxon as oil prices slide

Drop in oil prices send the Oracle of Omaha, and his mixed track record on investing in energy, to the exits but he make a play for a Canadian producer and adds to his big IBM stake.

By Bloomberg