Speakers at a gathering of Hatteras Funds advisers chimed in on the markets
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz says Mitt Romney's austerity program would stifle the economy -- and 'significantly' raise the likelihood of another recession.
A new study shows that most post-IPO/merger nontraded REITs over the past two decades have badly lagged industry benchmarks. The reason? Hefty fees.
Finra to make SRO case; adviser group to cite "substantial costs, bureaucracy"
A jury in Houston found R. Allen Stanford guilty of 13 counts of fraud related to the sale of bogus certificate of deposits. The financier faces up to 20 years in jail for each count.
Investors in Alabama's prepaid college plan are a step closer to an agreement with the state that would cap the amount those students receive at an amount less than the full tuition they were promised when they signed up for the contracts.
Firm joins the likes of LPL Financial, Commonwealth and Royal Alliance
Axa aims to offer VA policyholders a hike in account value if they agree to cancel a generous death benefit. If the plan works, expect other insurers to follow suit. Says one industry watcher: 'The floodgates will open.'
New government data shows child-rearing an expensive proposition; pressure an added cost
Europe's debt crisis, 8% unemployment and a decisive GOP recall victory in Wisconsin paint a bleak picture for President Obama's re-election bid.
Hamburger thinks other options — the SEC, a new regulator — not viable; 'bad blood'
New data shows that the difference in pay at wirehouses and independent firms has narrowed dramatically in recent years. This should be big news for advisers contemplating going indie.
Finds problematic numerous exemptions for various groups of investment advisers
