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MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 13, 2017
Buybacks, CEO pay add up to big costs for shareholders

David Winters says passive investors are rubber-stamping compensation packages.

By John Waggoner
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 13, 2017
Critics say regulation hasn't curbed overly rosy projections for indexed universal life insurance

They say rule didn't go far enough and more stringent measures may be necessary.

By Greg Iacurci
EMERGING MARKETS DEC 13, 2017
Approaching international growth with a valuation focus: where ClearBridge sees opportunities

Learn more about ClearBridge's outlook and valuation approach to growth

By Gillian Albert
ALTERNATIVES DEC 11, 2017
Bitcoin futures debut with 26% rally

Cboe temporarily halts trading twice to calm market, as initial volume exceeds dealers' expectations.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME DEC 11, 2017
Brace for steepest rate hikes since 2006 in new year

Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase predict average interest rates across advanced economies will climb to at least 1 percent in 2018.

By Bloomberg
FS Investments parts ways with Blackstone, announces new partnership with KKR
ALTERNATIVES DEC 11, 2017
FS Investments parts ways with Blackstone, announces new partnership with KKR

With $18 billion in assets, FS Investments and KKR will have the largest BDC on the market.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2017
Why private equity wants a piece of the RIA market

Several factors, including consolidation in the independent advice industry and PE's own growing mountain of cash, are fueling the zeal to invest.

By Jeff Benjamin
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 08, 2017
Finra report hints at trouble with L-share variable annuities

Regulators question why investors would pay more for additional liquidity on a long-term product.

By Greg Iacurci
ALTERNATIVES DEC 07, 2017
Stripped of fat commissions, nontraded REIT sales tank

The "income, diversify and interest rate" pitch was never the main draw for brokers.

By Bruce Kelly
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 07, 2017
Finra censures Investacorp for laxity on fund sales

Ladenburg Thalmann subsidiary agrees to pay restitution of almost $250,000 for overcharges.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2017
Vanguard's Bogle sees pension pain in low bond returns

Conservative bond portfolio will return only about 3% annually over the next decade, making it hard for pensions to meet their targets.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 07, 2017
Next Financial whacked (once again) by Finra

Firm is back in hot water for poor supervision of VA sales, among other violations

By Bruce Kelly
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 06, 2017
You owe clients a better grasp on funds and SMAs

Advisers should understand each product's unique advantages and drawbacks.

By Jeff Masom
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2017
Finra says BB&T overcharged retirement plans, charities

Firm censured, agrees to provide remediation to clients affected.

By InvestmentNews
ALTERNATIVES DEC 04, 2017
Texas broker-dealer that sold troubled REIT to close

IMS was the wholesaler in charge of selling United Development Funding IV, which is under investigation by the FBI.

By Bruce Kelly
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 02, 2017
ESG funds boosted by women and millennial investors

Adviser interest in ESG expands along with investment options.

By John Waggoner
ALTERNATIVES DEC 02, 2017
Which investors are most attracted to ESG investments and why?

Growth in the environmental, social and governance niche is tremendous. New research illuminates the causes and why advisers should care.

By Ellie Zhu
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 01, 2017
Take Five with Daniel Chung of the Alger funds

He sees strong economic growth continuing into next year, supporting companies with accelerated revenue, earnings and cash flow.

By John Waggoner
FINTECH NOV 30, 2017
Will robos help direct indexing topple ETFs?

Technology is making it easier, and cheaper, for advisers to trade many shares without holding funds.

By Ryan W. Neal
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 30, 2017
States may strengthen rules for selling annuities

Under a draft proposal being considered by insurance commissioners, agents would be required to put "the interests of the consumer first and foremost."

By Mark Schoeff Jr.