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RIAS JAN 06, 2015
CEO of Cantor's wealth unit to depart

Sources say Stanley Gregor, who helped build Cantor Fitzgerald Wealth Partners, is leaving almost two years after the unit's launch.

By Mason Braswell
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2015
Investors' interest in tax-exempt municipal bonds rises with tax rates

But avoid high-grade bonds on the short to intermediate part of the yield curve.

By John Loffredo
Global markets fixate on China's currency play
EQUITIES JAN 06, 2015
Global markets fixate on China's currency play

In today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, markets wonder if the Chinese yuan is the next shoe to drop. Plus: Notes on the default risk rising in China's dollar-denominated debt, President Obama's latest tax grab, and rolling 401(k) assets into a pension plan.

By Jeff Benjamin
iShares says not so fast on passive investing winning the day
EQUITIES JAN 06, 2015
iShares says not so fast on passive investing winning the day

iShares manager says money from active managers was primary driver of record 2014.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RIAS JAN 06, 2015
Wilshire rolls out BDC index, setting the stage for investible versions

Index will mainly act as a benchmark for the universe of six dozen individual BDCs until an investible version is created.

By Jeff Benjamin
Bond fund managers bravely approach beaten down energy debt
EQUITIES JAN 06, 2015
Bond fund managers bravely approach beaten down energy debt

On today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, brave bond fund managers are starting to gobble up the debt from beaten down energy companies. Plus: Home prices are being held down by oil, top 401(k) plan trends, and what the IPO market looks like for 2015.

By Jeff Benjamin
Global markets offer opportunities but central bankers hold the key: El-Erian
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 06, 2015
Global markets offer opportunities but central bankers hold the key: El-Erian

El-Erian, Doll, Krosby say investors will have to work harder for returns in a volatile market this year.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Morgan Stanley fires broker for stealing thousands of clients' data
FINTECH JAN 06, 2015
Morgan Stanley fires broker for stealing thousands of clients' data

Morgan Stanley fired an employee in its wealth management group who had stolen client data and posted some of it online. The theft affected up to 10% &amp;mdash; 350,000 &amp;mdash; of the firm's 3.5 million wirehouse clients.

By Bruce Kelly
$6.3B money manager looking for bargains in oil, European industrials
EQUITIES JAN 06, 2015
$6.3B money manager looking for bargains in oil, European industrials

At a time when U.S. stocks are beating the rest of the world, Sarah Ketterer mostly invests overseas. And at a time when index funds and exchange-traded funds are ascendant, she invests the old-fashioned way: She scouts for well-run companies and buys them when they look cheap.

By Bloomberg
Pimco Total Return suffers worst year for redemptions, with Gross, El-Erian departures
MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 06, 2015
Pimco Total Return suffers worst year for redemptions, with Gross, El-Erian departures

Investors pull $105 billion, bringing assets to 2008 levels, but withdrawals slow in fourth quarter.

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES JAN 06, 2015
As hot as liquid alts are, most can't compete against the bull market

'The only thing that's working right now is the S&amp;P'

By Jeff Benjamin
FINTECH JAN 06, 2015
Using mobile technology to take client relations to another level

Are you missing out on leveraging mobile applications to actively help clients make better financial decisions? Here's what you need to know.

By Bill Crager
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 06, 2015
Finra targets complex, interest-rate-sensitive investments in 2014 exams

In examining broker-dealers this year, Finra will zero in on the sale of sophisticated investment products that can be whipsawed by interest rate fluctuations. What do you need to know to protect your practice?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
EQUITIES JAN 05, 2015
The best- and worst-performing target date funds

The latest data on target date funds through the fourth quarter of 2014, including a look at how J.P. Morgan has thrived in the space.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley data offered on Internet for virtual currency
FINTECH JAN 05, 2015
Morgan Stanley data offered on Internet for virtual currency

Financial adviser accused of pilfering data working with the wirehouse.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2015
How cost-of-living adjustments change Social Security benefits this year

Retiree benefits increase and so do taxes for high-income workers.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2015
$47M in retirement pay for CEO as crisis spreads for average Americans

Target chief's package a stark contrast to still-working retiree living on $1,000 a month

By Bloomberg
Inflation may stay low this year but that won't keep Fed from raising rates
FIXED INCOME JAN 05, 2015
Inflation may stay low this year but that won't keep Fed from raising rates

Economists say that although prices will remain under control, the Federal Reserve will lift interest rates this year. The consensus is that a hike could come as early as June but perhaps be delayed until September.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2015
Key 401(k) Supreme Court suit will shake up retirement plan advisers

Expect more due diligence on funds and fees, and expect to do it more frequently.

By Darla Mercado
EQUITIES JAN 05, 2015
Malkiel on investment opportunities, financial advice and robos

The author of 'A Random Walk Down Wall Street' talks about investing in today's world, the financial advice business and robos.

By Bloomberg