New rules that made launches easier and the SEC's approval of nontransparent funds have inspired 14 new firms to enter the market this year
The all-in-one products could also eventually include private equity, Cerulli Associates found
Equity ETFs attracted a record $81 billion as stocks rallied in November
The new platform will be seeded with six funds managing $167 billion in a effort to manage capacity issues
In addition to three new ETFs, Dimensional Fund Advisors will convert six mutual funds
Terms like 'mutual fund' and 'passive investing' are misunderstood, and those who can't define them are less likely to invest and save for retirement, according to a new report
Funds built around a theme have taken in more than $20 billion so far this year
American Portfolios, Benjamin Edwards, Royal Alliance, Securities America, Summit Financial to pay
The multi-level marketing company's plan had allegedly excessive fees, according to the complaint
Chief Executive Jenny Johnson outlined the $1.4 trillion manager's interest in technology and retirement assets at the Spark Forum
The similar cases, against Allstate and Northern Trust, were also brought by the same law firms
Plan fiduciaries could have to prove that nonfinancial factors of ESG funds are in the best interest of workers, one lawyer said
Both small-cap shares and value strategies have taken a beating this year as the coronavirus sparked an economic crisis
Agency also seeks comments on whether additional rules are needed to protect investors buying complex products
The industry is overly dependent on the markets for revenue growth, according to an InvestmentNews pricing study
Former SEC, CFTC official puts mutual fund disclosure, ESG policy at top of agenda
Gabriel Hammond's latest venture is setting its sights on private markets
The Fed's March announcement that it would buy corporate debt ETFs served as a stamp of approve for the sector
A federal judge tossed the excessive-fee claims, though they will likely be refiled
Big new entrants to the exchange-traded fund market are rolling out funds with low expense ratios
