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Big bets come back to haunt Franklin Templeton's global bond fund
ALTERNATIVES OCT 10, 2016
Big bets come back to haunt Franklin Templeton's global bond fund

Investors exit as the manager sticks to his guns.

By Jeff Benjamin
BlackRock cuts ETF prices anticipating greater passive shift
ETFS OCT 10, 2016
BlackRock cuts ETF prices anticipating greater passive shift

World's largest provider of exchange-traded funds is cutting prices across its core ETFs in anticipation of a new U.S. rule.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity fires the latest salvo in ETF fee war
ETFS OCT 09, 2016
Fidelity fires the latest salvo in ETF fee war

No more commissions for 18 BlackRock ETFs.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES OCT 09, 2016
Viewing a recession threat through rose-colored glasses

Plus: Warren Buffett thumps Donald Trump on taxes, Russia drives energy ETF rally, and Ken Bone and his famous red sweater

By Jeff Benjamin
ALTERNATIVES OCT 09, 2016
ETFs emerging as important part of alternative investment market

Exchange-traded products are allowing investors low-cost access to asset classes previously available only to institutional investors.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES OCT 07, 2016
Cyberattack threats to nation's utilities pose credit risk for investors

Moody's says the sector is both vulnerable and attractive to those seeking to disrupt the national grid

By John Waggoner
Prudential Investments joins the fee-cut bandwagon
EQUITIES OCT 07, 2016
Prudential Investments joins the fee-cut bandwagon

Asset manager cuts expenses on nine mutual funds, after a string of ETF fee cuts by Charles Schwab and BlackRock. <b><i>(Related read: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/article/20160628/FREE/160629906/fidelity-takes-on-vanguard-by-cutting-prices-on-index-funds-etfs&quot;" target="&#8221;blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fidelity takes on Vanguard by cutting prices</a>)</i></b>

By Jeff Benjamin
Gold's price drop puts traders and investors at odds
ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2016
Gold's price drop puts traders and investors at odds

A 24% gain since January and an 8% drop since July

By Jeff Benjamin
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 07, 2016
Use fee compression as an opportunity to address life insurance concerns

Focus on the costs inside the life insurance policies of clients and prospects, where they need management and advisory services arguably even more so than in their investment portfolios.

By Barry Flagg
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 07, 2016
Why traditional balanced portfolio of 60% stocks, 40% bonds can still work for investors

Some financial advisers question the idea of having a bond-free portfolio

By John Waggoner
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 06, 2016
What to do when smart beta looks like dumb beta

How to deal with clients when your smart beta ETF recommendation goes south.

By John Waggoner
Testing the limits of ETF tax efficiency
EQUITIES OCT 06, 2016
Testing the limits of ETF tax efficiency

Index tweak forces ETF providers to get creative.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES OCT 06, 2016
Smart beta complexity is hurting investors

Plus: The SEC's fuzzy enforcement rules, a fighting chance for active management, and the worst part of being rich

By Jeff Benjamin
Owner of Texas broker-dealer target of $3 million complaint over variable annuities
ALTERNATIVES OCT 06, 2016
Owner of Texas broker-dealer target of $3 million complaint over variable annuities

Complaint naming Jackie Wadsworth, CEO of IMS Securities, centers around sale of VAs and real estate securities.

By Bruce Kelly
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 05, 2016
What you need to tell clients about new money fund rules

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2016
Self-funding employee health care pays off for some small businesses

Estimates of saving $1,000 per employee per year for practices with at least 25 workers is enticing some firms to take on additional risk.

By Liz Skinner
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 05, 2016
MetLife seeks spinoff of U.S. unit after mulling IPO

At least 80.1% of the shares in the unit, Brighthouse Financial Inc., will be distributed to MetLife investors under the plan.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 05, 2016
Bond-fund investors feel the sting of rising Treasury yields

The yield on the bellwether 10-year Treasury note has jumped from 1.37% in early July to 1.70 Thursday.

By John Waggoner
Janus Capital agrees to merge with London's Henderson Global
EQUITIES OCT 04, 2016
Janus Capital agrees to merge with London's Henderson Global

The deal creates a global active management complex with $320 billion under management.

By Jeff Benjamin
EQUITIES OCT 04, 2016
Deutsche Bank shares fall to a record low

The German bank's riskiest bonds also declined after a media report said the German government wouldn't step in to back the lender, fueling investor concerns about its weakened finances.

By Bloomberg