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MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 29, 2018
Morgan Stanley said to be trimming 600 funds from platform

While not confirming the number of funds on the chopping block, the firm acknowledged it is culling its offerings.

By John Waggoner
EMERGING MARKETS JAN 26, 2018
How a strong or weak dollar affects investment returns

Falling dollar a boon for international funds, but for how long?

By John Waggoner
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 26, 2018
New York lobbies for nationwide 'best-interest' standard for life insurance sales

Such a rule would mark a big shift in the way life insurance is currently regulated by the states.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2018
How new leadership at DOL could address retirement rules

The incoming head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration may pursue new regulations around 401(k) issues such as annuities.

By Blaine F. Aikin
ALTERNATIVES JAN 25, 2018
How bitcoin and blockchain will change the world

Digital currencies are the future of money, but bitcoin probably isn't the ultimate winner.

By Joe Duran
ALTERNATIVES JAN 24, 2018
Bridgewater's Dalio says bonds face biggest bear market since '80s

Hedge fund manager sees the Federal Reserve tightening policy faster than expected.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 24, 2018
New goal for ETF providers: Help advisers

Less time spent picking funds means more time with clients.

By John Waggoner
EQUITIES JAN 24, 2018
Shrinking cash balances provide latest evidence of investor euphoria

Custodians report cash is at record-low levels.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 24, 2018
Fidelity pushes Vanguard to compete on brand in 401(k) plans

With Fidelity imposing an additional fee, Vanguard likely will look less attractive compared with comparably priced index-fund providers, advisers said.

By Greg Iacurci
Fintech startup wants to help advisers find and sell muni bonds
FINTECH JAN 23, 2018
Fintech startup wants to help advisers find and sell muni bonds

280 CapMarkets says its Bond Navigator product is like Zillow for bonds

By Ryan W. Neal
ALTERNATIVES JAN 23, 2018
Pass-through provision in new tax law could benefit REITs, MLPs

Investors in such instruments are eligible for a 20% tax deduction as a result of the pass-through provision.

By Greg Iacurci
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 23, 2018
El-Erian warns advisers on ETF liquidity

If investors decide to exit exchange-traded funds en masse, things could get nasty, economist says.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 23, 2018
New tool helps advisers estimate health care costs

Data analysis can illustrate how healthy behavior increases longevity and reduces retirement expenses.

By Mary Beth Franklin
EMERGING MARKETS JAN 23, 2018
Buy emerging markets for the growth, not the commodities

Tech, finance dominate MSCI index ETFs

By John Waggoner
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 22, 2018
House panel backs bill to scrap floating prices for money funds

Committee vote is a victory for Federated Investors Inc. and pension funds

By Bloomberg
ETFS JAN 22, 2018
TD Ameritrade launches all-night trading for ETFs

Twelve funds now can be traded after-hours, but the list will grow, company says.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 22, 2018
Fidelity charging new fee on Vanguard assets held in 401(k) plans

The 0.05% fee is ostensibly a response to Vanguard's distribution model, but may also make the company's funds less attractive due to higher cost.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 22, 2018
Are you walking into a TDF trap?

Outdated assumptions about younger investors risk harming their returns.

By David M. Haviland
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 19, 2018
State fiduciary rules may be reckoning for life insurance industry

Unlike DOL fiduciary rule, New York's best-interest rule covers life insurance sales and could be a harbinger for other states

By Greg Iacurci
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 19, 2018
Blockchain ETFs launch after bitcoin rout

The fund industry has a propensity to roll out products just as a market trend peaks.

By John Waggoner