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ALTERNATIVES MAR 10, 2017
Investors accuse Nicholas Schorsch of plundering RCAP for own gain

Unsecured creditors claim one-time REIT czar and his partners siphoned revenue from RCAP to enrich themselves, leaving shareholders in the lurch.

By Bruce Kelly
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 09, 2017
Senate panel approves bill to promote ETF research

Measure, passed by overwhelming House majority last year, gives brokers safe harbor for issuing reports.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2017
Brokers-dealers move to trim fund offerings as they adjust to DOL rule

Small fund companies may have to pivot, by embracing a niche specialization or redirecting sales forces toward new distribution channels.

By Greg Iacurci
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 08, 2017
Expect a spring torrent of new mutual fund share classes

Sparked by the DOL fiduciary rule, T shares and clean shares are expected to flood the market

By John Waggoner
ALTERNATIVES MAR 08, 2017
Nasdaq courts advisers with new private-equity trading platform

Marketplace promises PE rarities: liquidity and lower investment minimums.

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH MAR 07, 2017
Impact investing portfolios that come with a performance guarantee

Three new portfolios from Motif Investing promise to refund a monthly subscription fee for underperformance

By Liz Skinner
ESG MAR 06, 2017
'Green bond' ETF launched by VanEck

Fund is collection of debt used to finance pro-environment projects.

By InvestmentNews
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 06, 2017
Judge orders advisory firm to give up Ariel name

Ariel Investments wins trademark suit against small Florida RIA with same name.

By Liz Skinner
ESG MAR 06, 2017
5 investment trends behind growth in sustainable and impact investing

Many investors want to make sure the enterprises in which they invest don't fund practices that run counter to their personal values.

By Bloomberg
ESG MAR 05, 2017
Impact investing in the age of President Trump

If implemented, the president's policies could have a profound effect on issues that resonate with a growing number of investors: the environment, social issues and corporate governance.

By John Waggoner
EQUITIES MAR 03, 2017
Post-election confidence leads to gains for domestic stock funds

SPDR S&P 500 sees biggest inflow since 2014.

By John Waggoner
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 03, 2017
Bill Gross' Pimco successor, Dan Ivascyn, is on a hot streak

The Pimco Income Fund returned 10.6% in the past 12 months alone and investor money is now pouring in at a pace unseen by any other actively managed stock or bond fund

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME MAR 02, 2017
A caution light for high-yield bonds

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2017
Taking value into account could improve target-date results: study

By John Waggoner
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 01, 2017
TD Ameritrade jumps into pricing battle with Fidelity and Schwab

TD is cutting online brokerage commissions to $6.95 from $9.99.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES FEB 28, 2017
Putting alternatives into tax-exempt vehicles

Increase net income without adding risk by placing these typically tax-inefficient assets in retirement accounts.

By Jeff Kelley
EQUITIES FEB 27, 2017
Markets looking for policy details in Trump's speech

Some say it is critical for president to start outlining specifics on his pro-growth agenda to keep the rally going ​ 

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES FEB 27, 2017
Financial advisers bristle at SEC's pitch to redefine 'accredited investor'

Most think the net-worth limits should be raised, not lowered, when it comes to private and exotic products.

By Jeff Benjamin
FIXED INCOME FEB 24, 2017
What Fed rate hikes mean for retirees

As rates slowly move higher, the safest and shortest-term investments, such as certificates of deposit and money market funds, will start to pay higher yields. Finally.

By Jeff Benjamin
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 24, 2017
Vanguard cuts expense ratios — again

The firm cut fees on 68 mutual fund and ETF shares, marking the third time in three months that it has cut fees

By John Waggoner