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ALTERNATIVES OCT 06, 2017
Creation of new interval funds outpacing that of nontraded REITs

With the DOL fiduciary rule hampering sales of high-commission products like nontraded REITs and BDCs, interval funds are getting more attention.

By Bruce Kelly
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 05, 2017
How investors can leverage tax alpha to increase returns and savings

Don't scoff at the potential to add 100 basis points in value per year.

By Brandon Thomas
FIXED INCOME OCT 04, 2017
Trump budget chief says no U.S. bailout for Puerto Rican debt

Mulvaney says the president's comment on the island's debt shouldn't be taken literally.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES OCT 02, 2017
What you need to know about energy MLPs

Advisers who are tempted by rising oil prices and production should remember the last time these funds started pumping mud.

By John Waggoner
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 29, 2017
Highland to convert open-end fund to closed-end

By John Waggoner
FIXED INCOME SEP 29, 2017
Hurricanes that ravaged Puerto Rico also wreck its bonds

Some funds have over 10% of their holdings in the island's municipal bonds, which were already suffering from poor economic conditions before the recent storms.

By John Waggoner
FIXED INCOME SEP 28, 2017
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker at center of Puerto Rico bond disputes

Hurricane damage to island may complicate settlement of claims on munis and closed-end funds.

By Bruce Kelly
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 28, 2017
House sends safe harbor ETF bill to Trump

Legislation would allow brokerages to produce fund reports not classified as sales offers.

By John Waggoner
EQUITIES SEP 28, 2017
Investors see stock market correction ahead — but most aren't doing anything about it

More than half in survey expect a decline that will wipe out significant gains, but only 18% are taking steps to shield their portfolios.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 27, 2017
Invesco to buy Guggenheim's ETF business

$1.2 billion deal rounds out Invesco offerings and lets Guggenheim focus on mutual funds.

By John Waggoner
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 25, 2017
Active managers still losing to indexes

But American Funds proposes two rules to increase advisers' odds of choosing a winner.

By John Waggoner
ALTERNATIVES SEP 22, 2017
Collectibles market not what it used to be

It's getting more difficult to find bona fide collections of things like lunchboxes or Barbies, and the internet has taken the joy out of the chase.

By John Waggoner
FIXED INCOME SEP 21, 2017
Odd letter highlights fiduciary concerns in Puerto Rico

Oriental Financial Services sold the island commonwealth's triple-tax-free bonds, then dismissed a client when it was sued over the risky securities.

By Bruce Kelly
ALTERNATIVES SEP 20, 2017
Massachusetts blasts SII over nontraded REIT sales

Securities regulator says SII Investments failed to supervise agents over suitability.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES SEP 20, 2017
Massachusetts blasts SII over non-traded REIT sales

Securities regulator says firm failed to supervise agents over suitability.

By InvestmentNews
FIXED INCOME SEP 20, 2017
Fed to start shrinking portfolio in October

Policymakers signal one more rate hike this year, saying storms should have only a temporary impact on the economy.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME SEP 19, 2017
With yields low and interest rates headed up, what kind of bonds do advisers buy?

Because they offer diversification, multisector bond funds might be a good bet.

By John Waggoner
Sallie Krawcheck wants Ellevest to change the way women save for retirement
FINTECH SEP 18, 2017
Sallie Krawcheck wants Ellevest to change the way women save for retirement

The former wealth management executive's startup robo-adviser tailors portfolios to women's distinct career paths.

By Bloomberg
ESG SEP 18, 2017
Impax Asset Management to acquire Pax World

Move will create global sustainable investing firm managing $13.9 billion

By InvestmentNews
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 14, 2017
SEC fines SunTrust for recommending higher-cost fund shares

Using institutional shares would have saved investors $1.1 million, agency says.

By InvestmentNews