AIG boss Robert Benmosche has offered a radical yet simple solution to gaping shortfalls in government pension and medical programs. Push the retirement age back -- way back.
Economies of four giant countries growing at breakneck pace, but share prices lagging substantially ; 'huge opportunity'
Historically, the only path for an investor to gain exposure to hedge fund “alpha” was to invest directly with a hedge fund or a hedge fund-of-fund.
No clear path out of low-yield environment: Guggenheim's Boehly
Businesses added smallest number of workers in a year; approaching stall speed
Fund companies are increasingly cranking out mutual funds that invest in alternatives. But the most popular product may offer scant protection against down markets
Industry trade group up in arms over amendment to rule that exempted mutual funds from having to register as commodity pool operators
Firm's analysts say big four have peaked, but others not ready to cave
FTSE China 25 index fund from iShares recorded nearly $1B in net outflows this year; 'starting to get scared'
Press, attention had helped improve nontraded REIT's 'shareholder friendliness'
Investors may be making a mistake by overlooking emerging-markets debt or associating the fixed-income category with emerging-markets equity
Speakers at a gathering of Hatteras Funds advisers chimed in on the markets
Deficit swells to $16B; governor targets the wealthy with hiked tax
Firm joins the likes of LPL Financial, Commonwealth and Royal Alliance
Axa aims to offer VA policyholders a hike in account value if they agree to cancel a generous death benefit. If the plan works, expect other insurers to follow suit. Says one industry watcher: 'The floodgates will open.'
