Libor pains: Banks sitting on potential powder keg with scandal
Extent of damages sought by civil litigants could be astronomical
New fee disclosure rules could shake up 401(k) world
Financial advisers who work with 401(k) plan sponsors — as well as those prospecting for new clients in the retirement plan arena — will get a chance to shine this summer when new Labor Department fee disclosure rules kick in July 1.
American, T. Rowe win big in oil M&A deal
American Funds and T. Rowe Price Group Inc. are the big mutual fund winners in Chinese offshore oil producer CNOOC Ltd's acquisition of Nexen Inc. (NXT).
Next NAPFA boss calls Finra ‘colossal failure,’ B-Ds ‘dinosaurs’
Ron Rhoades isn’t happy with the status quo. Since Mr. Rhoades, chairman of the personal-financial-planning program at…
Long-term-care insurance suddenly short on sellers
Pru the latest marquee carrier to exit from the individual LTCI business; last day for sales is March 30
‘Old load’ image a load for American Funds
Brand perception is keeping the fund giant from making inroads with RIAs, survey shows; 'hard to change people's thinking.'
Advisers now more trusted than doctors or accountants, survey shows
Guiding clients through tempestuous times has apparently strengthened bonds; 'to hell and back'
What to watch for when investing in master limited partnerships
In an environment where yields are low and the stock market is lackluster, MLPs offer much desired returns and some legitimate diversification.
Dividend party just getting started: Fidelity
Rising interest in equity income, plus payouts by cash-rich tech companies, cited as triggers; break out the streamers
National Financial Partners to bolster property-casualty arm with acquisition
National Financial Partners Corp. is bulking up its presence in the property-casualty space in an effort to bolster revenue.
Red flag at popular ETN
JPMorgan this week stopped issuing shares in its popular Alerian MLP exchange-traded note. That should be a signal for investors to monitor the situation. Here's why.
‘Old load’ image a load for American Funds
The trouble at American Funds may have started with performance, but the key to turning things around is…
Another summer of lousy news, great buying opportunities
Lessons learned from last year will play again in this climate, says fund manager; going short, going cash are keys
College kids paying credit card rates for private student loans
With interest charges around 10%, graduates saddled with enormous tabs; 'I'll be making payments forever.'
RIAs and insurers are coming together
The demographic wave of 76 million boomers entering retirement over the next two decades is crashing into a…
Advisers keen for model ETF portfolios
The growing popularity of exchange-traded funds has led to a boom among money managers who specialize in using…
Stillwater runs dry as OSU, Pickens come up empty in insurance battle
Judge rejects bid to recoup $33 million in soured funding scheme for school's athletic department; life insurance policies taken on 27 donors
Screening process at DFA inspires devotion, loyalty
Over his 20-year career as a financial adviser, Dave Hutchinson heard all the jokes about Dimensional Fund Advisors…
What does Buffett see about real estate that others don’t?
The Oracle makes $3.85B bid for ResCap mortgage business; 'the worst is behind us'
