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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 22, 2017
Tax cut optimism may be overblown

Wall Street Journal columnist notes health care resolution must come first, making any tax reform more distant.

By InvestmentNews
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 20, 2017
Rules governing indexed universal life insurance may not go far enough

Recent rules have led to some improvements in policy illustrations, but observers still see room to make them even better.

By Greg Iacurci
EMERGING MARKETS MAR 20, 2017
Expect slow but steady economic growth worldwide

By Gillian Albert
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2017
Large advisory shops build custom target-date funds

The firms are able to deliver the funds at low cost to small 401(k) plans, but some question if there's a potential conflict involved in recommending proprietary funds.

By Greg Iacurci
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 17, 2017
Small funds get less Morningstar attention, says industry watcher

Mutual Fund Observer finds many five-star small funds no longer covered.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2017
Some active target-date fund managers shine as passive management continues 401(k) onslaught

American Funds and American Century saw the largest percentage growth last year among prominent TDF providers.

By Greg Iacurci
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 15, 2017
Investors flee some low-volatility funds — possibly at worst time

Rising rates and markets with already low volatility are the biggest factors causing the drain.

By John Waggoner
Why the best portfolios mix active and passive investments
OPINION MAR 15, 2017
Why the best portfolios mix active and passive investments

Beating a benchmark is an empty victory if an investor cannot meet their financial priorities.

By Andrew Crowell
6 essential ingredients to life insurance advice
OPINION MAR 14, 2017
6 essential ingredients to life insurance advice

Life insurance is the last, largest, most-neglected asset on clients' balance sheets and in desperate need of management.

By Barry Flagg
ALTERNATIVES MAR 13, 2017
Alternatives in the mainstream – A growth opportunity for advisers

By InvestmentNews Research
FINTECH MAR 12, 2017
Helping investors keep their footing in shifting sands

Markets are significantly different than they were 10 years ago. Are Technology and safeguards keeping pace?

By Kara M. Stein
ALTERNATIVES MAR 10, 2017
Investors accuse Nicholas Schorsch of plundering RCAP for own gain

Unsecured creditors claim one-time REIT czar and his partners siphoned revenue from RCAP to enrich themselves, leaving shareholders in the lurch.

By Bruce Kelly
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 09, 2017
Senate panel approves bill to promote ETF research

Measure, passed by overwhelming House majority last year, gives brokers safe harbor for issuing reports.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2017
Brokers-dealers move to trim fund offerings as they adjust to DOL rule

Small fund companies may have to pivot, by embracing a niche specialization or redirecting sales forces toward new distribution channels.

By Greg Iacurci
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 08, 2017
Expect a spring torrent of new mutual fund share classes

Sparked by the DOL fiduciary rule, T shares and clean shares are expected to flood the market

By John Waggoner
ALTERNATIVES MAR 08, 2017
Nasdaq courts advisers with new private-equity trading platform

Marketplace promises PE rarities: liquidity and lower investment minimums.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2017
Study finds most retirees want guaranteed lifetime income

Consumers want products that offer peace of mind and make it easier to manage a budget in retirement.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2017
Advisers embrace elimination of Obamacare taxes, question GOP replacement plan

The House Republican approach kills investment-income levies, but the breadth of coverage could shrink.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 06, 2017
Judge orders advisory firm to give up Ariel name

Ariel Investments wins trademark suit against small Florida RIA with same name.

By Liz Skinner
EQUITIES MAR 03, 2017
Post-election confidence leads to gains for domestic stock funds

SPDR S&P 500 sees biggest inflow since 2014.

By John Waggoner