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Global markets offer opportunities but central bankers hold the key: El-Erian
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 06, 2015
Global markets offer opportunities but central bankers hold the key: El-Erian

El-Erian, Doll, Krosby say investors will have to work harder for returns in a volatile market this year.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Morgan Stanley fires broker for stealing thousands of clients' data
NEWS FINTECH JAN 06, 2015
Morgan Stanley fires broker for stealing thousands of clients' data

Morgan Stanley fired an employee in its wealth management group who had stolen client data and posted some of it online. The theft affected up to 10% — 350,000 — of the firm's 3.5 million wirehouse clients.

By Bruce Kelly
$6.3B money manager looking for bargains in oil, European industrials
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 06, 2015
$6.3B money manager looking for bargains in oil, European industrials

At a time when U.S. stocks are beating the rest of the world, Sarah Ketterer mostly invests overseas. And at a time when index funds and exchange-traded funds are ascendant, she invests the old-fashioned way: She scouts for well-run companies and buys them when they look cheap.

By Bloomberg
Pimco Total Return suffers worst year for redemptions, with Gross, El-Erian departures
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 06, 2015
Pimco Total Return suffers worst year for redemptions, with Gross, El-Erian departures

Investors pull $105 billion, bringing assets to 2008 levels, but withdrawals slow in fourth quarter.

By Bloomberg
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 06, 2015
As hot as liquid alts are, most can't compete against the bull market

'The only thing that's working right now is the S&P'

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS FINTECH JAN 06, 2015
Using mobile technology to take client relations to another level

Are you missing out on leveraging mobile applications to actively help clients make better financial decisions? Here's what you need to know.

By Bill Crager
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 05, 2015
The best- and worst-performing target date funds

The latest data on target date funds through the fourth quarter of 2014, including a look at how J.P. Morgan has thrived in the space.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley data offered on Internet for virtual currency
NEWS FINTECH JAN 05, 2015
Morgan Stanley data offered on Internet for virtual currency

Financial adviser accused of pilfering data working with the wirehouse.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2015
$47M in retirement pay for CEO as crisis spreads for average Americans

Target chief's package a stark contrast to still-working retiree living on $1,000 a month

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2015
How cost-of-living adjustments change Social Security benefits this year

Retiree benefits increase and so do taxes for high-income workers.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Inflation may stay low this year but that won't keep Fed from raising rates
NEWS FIXED INCOME JAN 05, 2015
Inflation may stay low this year but that won't keep Fed from raising rates

Economists say that although prices will remain under control, the Federal Reserve will lift interest rates this year. The consensus is that a hike could come as early as June but perhaps be delayed until September.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2015
Key 401(k) Supreme Court suit will shake up retirement plan advisers

Expect more due diligence on funds and fees, and expect to do it more frequently.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 05, 2015
Malkiel on investment opportunities, financial advice and robos

The author of 'A Random Walk Down Wall Street' talks about investing in today's world, the financial advice business and robos.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS JAN 05, 2015
Mariner Holdings on hiring spree

Parent of RIA Mariner Wealth Advisors wants to hire up to 160 employees over the next six months.

By Bloomberg
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 05, 2015
$2.5 billion adviser duo fired by Merrill Lynch lands at Stifel

A team of elite advisers who was <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140919/FREE/140919904&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>fired last month</a> by Bank of America Merrill Lynch over private securities transactions has found a new home. <i>(Plus: The team <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20141007/FREE/141009940/terminated-2-5-billion-merrill-lynch-team-plans-to-fight-back&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>plans to fight back</a>.)</i>

By Mason Braswell
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 05, 2015
Ladenburg Thalmann to buy Securities Service Network for $45M

Cash and stock deal values the firm, with about 450 independent reps and advisers, at 39.4%, lower than other recent deals.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 05, 2015
Ladenburg Thalmann acquires KMS Financial Services

Firm continues independent broker-dealer buying spree in $24M deal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 04, 2015
Annuities' use in 401(k) plans gets green light

Will 2015 finally be the year when plan sponsors welcome these insurance products with open arms?

By Darla Mercado
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 04, 2015
Nicholas Schorsch's REIT empire is under siege

A blockbuster lawsuit alleging misconduct by Nicholas Schorsch is one of many issues confronting his vast real estate empire.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS FINTECH JAN 01, 2015
No more face-to-face meetings

Given the rapid pace of changing demographics and technology, advisers need to change their approach to client communication, particularly client meetings.

By Sheryl Rowling