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Shorting surge points to end of commodities boom
Investors are shorting commodities, a sign that the sector's rally may soon be over.
Putnam launches a trio of retirement income funds
Putnam Investments has released a series of three new retirement income funds and paired it with a planning tool for financial advisers.
Putnam goes up against Pimco with fund for VAs
Absolute Return 500 aims to tamp down volatility
Big shake-up happening in Putnam’s retirement unit
Putnam Investments has reorganized the senior ranks of its retirement division and is in the process of getting rid of all non-functional titles among senior executives across the company
Putnam hooks former Hancock, Fidelity execs to boost DC biz
Putnam Investments has tapped former executives from John Hancock Financial Services Inc. and Fidelity Investments to help it expand its defined contribution business.
Nevada launches Putnam 529 for America adviser-sold plan
Offering gives investors access to four absolute-return funds; some fees will be waived through 2012
Big shake-up in Putnam’s retirement unit
Rejiggered, standalone line of business now reports directly to the CEO; meanwhile, investment product management boss departs
T. Rowe Price hires ex-Fidelity exec in surprise move
In twist, firm taps outsider — Scott David — to fill position vacant since September 2009
Putnam cuts fees on absolute-return and lifecycle funds
Putnam Investments has significantly lowered the expense ratios on its slate of Absolute Return funds and its RetirementReady Lifecycle funds.
Nevada tabs Putnam to provide an adviser-sold 529
Firm was recently replaced by BlackRock to run Ohio's plan; 'a foot in the door'
Putnam to expand info for 401(k) participants
Move comes ahead of ramped-up government disclosure regs
Putnam plans to launch multicap-equity funds
Putnam Investments is planning to roll out three new multicap-equity funds in September. For starters, the company…
Moving target: Sky-high turnover in Putnam’s TDFs
Data shows an 83% flip rate over past three years; firm cites revamp of Retirement Ready line
Putnam CEO Bob Reynolds off to a strong start, but challenges remain
When Robert L. Reynolds took over as president and chief executive of Putnam Investments in June 2008, the once-mighty fund company was sinking fast.
Putnam eyeing actively managed ETFs, CEO Reynolds says
Putnam Investments is discussing launching actively managed exchange-traded funds. “As actively managed ETFs become a reality, we want…
Putnam to launch guaranteed fund early next year
Putnam Investments is planning to launch a mutual fund with a guarantee in the first quarter of next year.
Putnam cuts work force by 5%
Putnam Investments laid off about 5% of its staff today.
Lock ‘n’ load: Taking target funds tactical
A handful of big fund companies are revamping their target date offerings in hopes of limiting risk — and preventing another major blowup.
Putnam to launch multiple multi-cap equity funds
Looks to expand investment horizon for managers; rollout follows buildup of equity analyst team
Putnam makes online Roth IRA tool available to both advisers and clients
Move aimed at helping to open up a dialogue between high-income investors and their advisers
