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Hasenstab's 'Erin go bond' strategy triggers Templeton turnaround
RIA NEWS JUN 21, 2012
Hasenstab's 'Erin go bond' strategy triggers Templeton turnaround

Bets on distressed Irish debt vault Global Bond Fund back near the top; rough year in 2011

By John Goff
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 20, 2012
New CE Quiz: Investment and retirement planning

This quiz is based on several recent columns and articles from InvestmentNews that explore the use and performance of alternative investments, as well as developments in the retirement and 401(k) landscape.

By Mark Bruno
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 20, 2012
Top RIA Q&A: Alex Murguia

By Paul Menchaca
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 20, 2012
RIAs on markets, management

By DJAMIESON
Where to go when volatility's got you down
EQUITIES JUN 20, 2012
Where to go when volatility's got you down

Prepping for the coming roller coaster ride by looking abroad

By DJAMIESON
As Warren Buffett goes, so goes GM
RIA NEWS JUN 20, 2012
As Warren Buffett goes, so goes GM

Berkshire's investment in automaker an immediate boost to share price; market signal 'unprecedented'

By John Goff
Buffett's latest acquisition a gutsy bet
RIA NEWS JUN 20, 2012
Buffett's latest acquisition a gutsy bet

Berkshire sub to buy Dutch company that makes chicken eviscerators

By John Goff
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 20, 2012
RIAs registered with multiple states get more time for help

By DJAMIESON
RIA NEWS JUN 20, 2012
Kenneth Starr pleads guilty, faces up to 12½ years in jail

Kenneth Starr, the Ponzi scam artist whose clients included top Hollywood celebrities, pleaded guilty today in Manhattan federal court to one count each of wire fraud, money laundering and investment adviser fraud.

By Bloomberg
EMERGING MARKETS JUN 19, 2012
JP Morgan: Dodging the Greek bullet

By David Kelly
Retirement plan providers band together to stop DB proposal in California
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2012
Retirement plan providers band together to stop DB proposal in California

Measure would create public pension for private workers; industry groups cite potential underfunded liabilities

By DJAMIESON
For advisers, client donations are the gift that keeps on giving
RIA NEWS JUN 19, 2012
For advisers, client donations are the gift that keeps on giving

Can bring in more assets to a firm; but survey reveals IAs mostly unaware of charitable contributions

By Emily Yang
Fed puts a number on financial crisis toll — and it's a jaw-dropper
RIA NEWS JUN 19, 2012
Fed puts a number on financial crisis toll — and it's a jaw-dropper

We all knew the financial crisis was bad. We didn't know it was this bad, however. According to the Federal Reserve, the slump obliterated nearly 40% of the net wealth of U.S. households — wiping out 18 years of gains.

By John Goff
GM pension deal heaps 'significant risk concentration' on Pru: Moody's
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2012
GM pension deal heaps 'significant risk concentration' on Pru: Moody's

Insurer faces asset liability management and longevity risks tied to pension obligations; 'credit negative'

By Darla Mercado
GM follows in Ford's tracks, offers lump sum to retirees
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2012
GM follows in Ford's tracks, offers lump sum to retirees

Automaker also shifting balance of pension plan to Prudential

By Mary Beth Franklin
MUTUAL FUNDS JUN 19, 2012
Dems join opposition to fund reform

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIA NEWS JUN 19, 2012
Kony video offers lesson in donor due diligence

By Liz Skinner
BofA sharpens Merrill Edge, adds managed accounts
WIREHOUSES JUN 19, 2012
BofA sharpens Merrill Edge, adds managed accounts

Bank of America sharpens Merrill Edge by adding 10 actively managed portfolios

By Andrew Osterland
More cuts at Bank of America — including wealth management
RIA NEWS JUN 19, 2012
More cuts at Bank of America — including wealth management

Moynihan tells employees additional cost savings needed; 'got to do more'

By John Goff
More good news for Merrill: BofA priced 'as if it's going out of business'
RIA NEWS JUN 19, 2012
More good news for Merrill: BofA priced 'as if it's going out of business'

More good news for Merrill: BofA priced 'as if it's going out of business'

By John Goff