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ALTERNATIVES NOV 10, 2010
Options strategies advisers can put to work now: Webcast transcript

<i>The following is an edited transcript of the webcast &#8220;Options strategies advisers can use now,&#8221; held July 20 in New York. It was moderated by deputy editor Evan Cooper and senior editor Dan Jamieson. </i>

By MFXFeeder
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 10, 2010
Will 12(b)-1 plan fizzle without champion?

Buddy Donahue -- the 'driving force' behind the SEC proposal on fund fees -- is leaving the agency. The upshot? The final rule may look a whole lot different than the current model.

By Jessica Toonkel
MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 10, 2010
SEC watchers surprised by timing of Donohue's exit

The SEC's announcement last week that its top official overseeing the mutual fund industry will leave in November caught many by surprise.

By Mark Schoeff Jr. And Jed Horowitz
ETFS NOV 10, 2010
Invesco slapped with ETF trademark suit

Invesco Ltd., the Atlanta-based investment management company, has been sued by a Boston-based trust claiming infringement of its trademarks for exchange- traded funds.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2010
New regs forcing '401(k) dabblers' out of market: Expert

Tougher regulation in the 401(k) marketplace is driving &#8220;401(k) dabblers&#8221; out of the plan advisory business, according to an industry executive.

By Darla Mercado
EMERGING MARKETS NOV 09, 2010
Janus Overseas looks closer to home for bargains

Fund manager Brent Lynn finding gems in the U.S. and Europe; emerging markets no longer a secret

By Bloomberg
LPL's Kleintop: The 'most important' week of the year for the markets
FIXED INCOME NOV 08, 2010
LPL's Kleintop: The 'most important' week of the year for the markets

This week may be the most important of the year for the markets

By Jeffrey Kleintop
ETFS NOV 08, 2010
Not all advisers enamored of ETFs

Adam Bold, chief investment officer of The Mutual Fund Store, thinks that all the talk about exchange-traded funds is just hype

By Jessica Toonkel
ALTERNATIVES NOV 08, 2010
Hedge funds depend on beta as they ride careening equities

Hedge fund managers are having a hard time making a buck this year, unless they get a boost from a whole lot of market beta

By Christine Williamson
ALTERNATIVES NOV 08, 2010
Providers add alternative investments to target date funds

Some providers of target date options in defined-contribution plans are adding alternative investments ranging from commodities and Treasury inflation-protected securities to real estate investment trusts and master limited partnerships

By Robert Steyer
ALTERNATIVES NOV 07, 2010
Refinance roulette can send clients spinning out of control

Financial advisers whose clients are calling and saying, &#8220;Hey, I see that rates have fallen 1% below my current rate; shouldn't I refinance?&#8221; may have to remind them that though a 1% drop is considered enough reason to refinance, the homeowner still has to pay closing costs, and if they are planning to move soon, they may leave the home before they reach the break-even point

By Richard J. Koreto
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 07, 2010
Universal's joint problem: Low interest and lapse rates

Earnings reports for life insurers reveal a possible threat to future profitability: old books of universal life business.

By Darla Mercado
EMERGING MARKETS NOV 05, 2010
Mars Hill pulls back on emerging-markets bets

CIO Jason Huntley most concerned about rise in dollar, falloff in China

By Jessica Toonkel
Ken Fisher: Look for 16% post-election rally
EQUITIES NOV 03, 2010
Ken Fisher: Look for 16% post-election rally

The Standard &amp; Poor's 500 Index may rally as much as 16 percent in the next six months because yesterday's election will stymie legislative initiatives in Congress, billionaire investor Kenneth Fisher said.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME NOV 03, 2010
Goldilocks scenario triggers biggest debt gains since 2002

From Treasuries to bunds, and corporate bonds to mortgage securities, the world's fixed-income market is poised for its best year since 2002 as slow growth, tame inflation and record low interest rates create an almost perfect environment for debt investors.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME NOV 03, 2010
Gridlock would buck up Treasuries, say bond investors

Republican control of House would curb Democrats' spending initiatives; economy might suffer, however

By Bloomberg
EMERGING MARKETS NOV 02, 2010
Time to short emerging-markets debt?

While much has been said about a possible bond bubble in the U.S., there may also be one brewing in certain sectors of the emerging-markets space, according to Michael Cirami, vice president and a global fixed-income portfolio manager at Eaton Vance Management.

By Jessica Toonkel
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 31, 2010
Gauging clients' need for insurance beyond the house and car

Clients know that it is necessary to buy homeowners insurance and car insurance, but too many leave it at that

By Richard J. Koreto
FIXED INCOME OCT 31, 2010
American Century's MacEwen is betting on fixed income

To David MacEwen, the talk about the bond bubble is a lot of baloney

By Jessica Toonkel
EMERGING MARKETS OCT 29, 2010
Time to short debt in emerging markets, Eaton manager says

Although much has been said about a possible bond bubble in the United States, there also may be one brewing in certain parts of the emerging-markets sector, according to Michael Cirami, vice president and a global fixed-income portfolio manager at Eaton Vance Management

By Jessica Toonkel