Based on what Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said last week, it seems unlikely that mutual funds are going to be designated as systemically important financial institutions under Dodd-Frank
A unique combination of psychology and technology might be just the ticket for getting investors to start taking their retirement savings more seriously
With a number of independent broker-dealers on the block, it's a buyers' market for those firms looking to expand their business through acquisition
Variable annuities, which combine mutual-fund-like investing with income or other guarantees, are as controversial as ever — but investors increasingly are considering purchasing them, financial advisers say
One day in September, “Ralph” was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer
MetLife Inc., the largest U.S. life insurer, has selected Steven J. Goulart as chief investment officer to oversee a portfolio valued at more than $450 billion
By and large, investment advisers continue to ignore workers who are nearing retirement. This, say some, is a sizeable oversight.
With two huge bear markets in recent memory — and buy-and-hold tactics open to question — the popularity of active strategies has never been greater
The Goldman Sachs raw materials index today fell the most in two years. Jim Rogers says the drop is "normal." Others are slightly more worried. Said one investment manager: "This could be one of the most severe corrections that we've seen over the last year."
Proposal would eliminate need to rely on credit ratings provided by S&P, Moody's, et. al; 'much more difficult to police'
The price of gold headed for its biggest one day loss in 18 months. This follow a big selloff on Tuesday. The question: Is the bull market for bullion finally coming to an end?
Officials in Europe act swiftly to protect banks; 'false market rumors'
Struggling B-D ordered to pay $578K over private-placement sale; brokerage down to $80K in net capital
Regardless of deficit outcome, U.S. dollar likely to drop; gold futures now at $1,625 an ounce
Offers exclusive program for high-producing FMOs — if they agree to tougher compliance standards
Templeton's Mark Mobius isn't shy about sharing his opinions. Case in point: the emerging market guru says he sees another U.S. market disaster 'around the corner.' If he's right, staying on the sideline right now might be the best investment play.
Said to be seeking buyer for brokerage and tax-advice firm; part of revamp of wealth management unit?
Survey reveals investors planning to up holdings of greenbacks, reduce exposure to raw materials
Proposal would require broker-dealers to publicly disclose information about shelf space payments from mutual funds
