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INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 04, 2008
Critics seize upon Vanguard's handling of U.S. Growth Fund

The Vanguard Group Inc.'s handling of its lackluster U.S. Growth Fund threatens to tarnish the company's reputation for putting investors first.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 04, 2008
This ain't your father's index fund

If there is an upside to rising energy prices, it might be the increased awareness among consumers and retail investors of commodities and the effect they can have on the economy.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 31, 2008
Marshals sell Bayou’s ill-gotten assets

While U.S. marshals were hunting down convicted hedge fund fraudster Samuel Israel III, their agency was busy recovering most of his firm's remaining assets.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING FIXED INCOME JUL 31, 2008
EMMA online to the rescue

The SEC has voted unanimously to help investors find free financial information about muni bonds on the Internet.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 30, 2008
Finra floats VA marketing reform

Clients would be urged to obtain a personalized hypothetical illustration, revealing all applicable charges and fees.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING FIXED INCOME JUL 29, 2008
SIFMA forms covered-bond-traders group

The member firms on the new committees have agreed to take a series of actions to enhance the U.S. covered-bond market.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 29, 2008
Home prices down 15.8% In May

The price of single-family homes in the country’s top 20 metropolitan markets posted the biggest year-over-year decline .

By Bloomberg
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 29, 2008
The Hartford’s VA assets fall in 2Q

The Hartford Financial Services Group's second-quarter profits fell to $543 million or $1.73 per diluted share.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 29, 2008
Insurance groups clash over regulation

Insurance industry representatives and regulators could not agree on moving ahead with comprehensive reform legislation.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 28, 2008
European hedge funds launches falter

There were 106 hedge fund launches in Europe in the first half of 2008, a 45% decrease from a year ago.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 28, 2008
Natixis moves to expand retirement business

Natixis Global Associates this week will announce an expansion of its retirement business, including the appointment of Tracey Flaherty, formerly of Bank of America Corp. and Fidelity Investments, to senior vice president of retirement strategy, a new post.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 28, 2008
DWS Investments ties future to branding

In a bid to increase its market share among retail investors in the United States, DWS Investments has pursued a branding strategy and broadened its product line.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING ETFS JUL 28, 2008
Bear market funds maul competition

Bear market funds seek positive returns in down markets, so it isn't surprising that they are mauling the competition and generating plenty of investor attention in the process.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 28, 2008
Advisers consider funds with managed futures access

There aren't many mutual funds that give investors access to managed futures, but the dearth of options isn't stopping some financial advisers from considering them.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 28, 2008
Global-infrastructure fund goes retail

First American Funds Inc. of Minneapolis is hoping to leverage the growing popularity of infrastructure investing by opening its seven-month-old previously institutional-class mutual fund to retail-class investors.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 28, 2008
Allianz taps new CFO

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America of Minneapolis today named Giulio Terzariol chief financial officer.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING FIXED INCOME JUL 25, 2008
Gov't bond issuance to jump more than 50%

Net new issuance of Treasury coupon securities is projected to hit $82.5 billion in the third quarter.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 25, 2008
Foreclosures up 121% in second quarter

One in every 171 households received a foreclosure notice in the quarter, according to RealtyTrac.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 25, 2008
United Healthcare hit with hefty fine

The insurance company will pay $786,655.87 as part of a settlement with the North Carolina insurance department.

By Bloomberg
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 25, 2008
Long term care issues addressed at hearing

Consumer protections and state partnership arrangements with insurance companies were among the topics.

By Bloomberg