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Morgan Stanley to cut 1,200 jobs, take $150M charge in the fourth quarter
WIREHOUSES JAN 06, 2016
Morgan Stanley to cut 1,200 jobs, take $150M charge in the fourth quarter

Cuts amounting to 25% of fixed-income trading staff plus reductions in infrastructure and support roles, result in $150M charge.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES JAN 06, 2016
Don't let fear cloud focus on China

What looks scary could be a good opportunity to increase exposure in the Chinese economy

By Nick Niziolek
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 05, 2016
Hillary Clinton takes up fiduciary mantle for financial advice industry

Presidential candidate Hilary Clinton directed Democrats in Congress to stop Republican lawmakers from adding language to a government spending bill that would effectively kill a pending DOL rule.

By Liz Skinner
Boeing settles 401(k) suit for near-record $57 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2016
Boeing settles 401(k) suit for near-record $57 million

The large settlement underscores the need to ensure reasonable fees and asset classes for investments, and that the overall value of services matches up with cost.

By Greg Iacurci
ETF options juggernaut marches on amid market turmoil
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2016
ETF options juggernaut marches on amid market turmoil

As investors rush to protect their portfolios in a tumultuous start to the year, odds are they will be using options on exchange-traded funds to do it.

By Bloomberg
Cetera team jumps ship
BROKER DEALERS JAN 04, 2016
Cetera team jumps ship

Global Wealth Partners, with $400M in assets, joins DFPG Investments Inc., a boutique firm that specializes in real estate

By Christine Idzelis
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2016
No point in comparing Bill Gross' performance at Janus to what he did at Pimco

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> While it might be tempting to pit the Bond King's new Janus fund against the Pimco Total Return Fund, they are different animals.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC report revisits sting of unsolved Aug. 24 market slide
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2016
SEC report revisits sting of unsolved Aug. 24 market slide

That date still leaves some ETF fans shaking in their boots. The report tells us what happened, but not why or what to do to prevent future recurrences.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 04, 2016
Aging boomers are ready for financial advice

New book teaches consumers how to select the right adviser.

By Mary Beth Franklin
EQUITIES JAN 04, 2016
Economic forecasters predict market volatility in 2016

Plus: The Fed's rate hike isn't likely to be enough to derail corporate America's borrowing binge.

By Jeff Benjamin
Errors advisers should steer clear of when updating ADVs
RIAS JAN 03, 2016
Errors advisers should steer clear of when updating ADVs

SEC enforcement targets provide good examples of what to avoid in annual updates.

By Liz Skinner
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 03, 2016
What will 2016 bring?

Results from a survey of advisers reveals their outlook for the year ahead

By Ellie Zhu
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 03, 2016
2016 outlook from top advice executives

<i>InvestmentNews</i> asked some key names in the financial advice industry what changes they expect to see this year.

By Ellie Zhu
EQUITIES DEC 31, 2015
India cover story

By Jeff Benjamin
BROKER DEALERS DEC 30, 2015
How brokers can navigate consolidation in the B-D industry

Advisers should take a deliberate approach to charting their future. Here's what to look for.

By Bill Morrissey
FINTECH DEC 30, 2015
Robos will fare well in market volatility with nerves of steel

Online investment platforms, which for the most part offer passive investment portfolios, say their clients can handle market volatility in 2016.

By Alessandra Malito
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 30, 2015
4 adviser takeaways from 'The Big Short'

Even if you don't get a chance to see the movie, your clients may have some questions for you after they do.

By Grant Webster
EQUITIES DEC 30, 2015
The junk-bond correction is not the next financial crisis

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Why those claiming the junk bond market looks just like the start of the 2008 financial crisis are wrong.

By Jeff Benjamin
What we'll remember about the markets in 2015
RIAS DEC 30, 2015
What we'll remember about the markets in 2015

Some highs and lows, swings and misses

By Jeff Benjamin
IRA ALERT DEC 30, 2015
Beware the early distribution penalty

By Ed Slott