Advisers say something has changed dramatically in the minds of affluent, free-spending clients.
Indexed annuity program rewarding big Allianz sellers with exclusive products here to stay
You wouldn't blame Bruce Berkowitz if he thought the world was ganging up on him. This year, he's been embroiled in a boardroom fight at St. Joe's. Clients have withdrawn billions from the firm's mutual funds. Meanwhile, Berkowitz' big bets on big financial companies have failed to pay off so far. And now, Charles Fernandez, co-manager of the firm's flagship fund, has resigned unexpectedly.
Due to a change in credit raters' methodologies, municipal issuers may be subject to substantial downgrades this summer, says one BlackRock big.
Flights to Indianapolis for the Super Bowl are pricey and admission is exorbitant, but the real shocker is what lodging is going for: The $1,333 motel room
Best vendors offer rewards that are automatically deposited into investment accounts, expert says
James Cassella, mayor of East Rutherford, N.J., the town where New York Giants play their home games, wants the team to beat the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, but lose a fight against paying property taxes on their headquarters and training center.
States join federal government in looking to affluent to help trim budget shortfalls
The presidential campaign has failed to offer definitive answers about tax reform, but you can see where it's headed
In something of a surprise, claimants in Finra arbitration cases are warming up to the idea of non-industry panels. <i>Warming up</i>? More than three out of four clients are choosing the public option.
This white paper from Invesco explores why it's critical for advisers to prepare their clients for market cycles and periods of risk, and how investors can position their portfolios to hold up in any economic environment.
For many, 2011 will be remembered as the year the broker-dealer model cracked. Scores of independent firms shut down, unable to keep up with rising legal and compliance expenses.
Clients' homes were worth less again this year. The good news? The decline was the smallest in four years | <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20111027&Category=FREE&ArtNo=102709999&Ref=PH>The lousiest housing markets in America &raquo;</a> <a href=<a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20111025&Category=FREE&ArtNo=102509999&Ref=PH>The best-performing housing markets &raquo;</a>
U.S. home prices will continue to decline through late 2012 or early 2013 as negative equity and weak job growth hinder a real estate recovery, according to a survey by Zillow Inc.
If Ben Bernanke thought 2011 was challenging, wait until the presidential campaign heats up in 2012 and the rhetoric really starts to fly.
