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Another Day, Another ETFBut This One May Interest You
July 30, 2010If youre a fan of bonds issued in local currencies, your job just got slightly easier.
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The Benefits of Autonomy
July 29, 2010Elliot Weissbluth of Chicago-based HighTower discusses technology, transparency, trust and the possibility of being threat to the big brokerage firms.
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Fortigent Forges Ahead
July 30, 2010New client relationships and the retention of existing clients helped Fortigent, LLC report its best six month period ever on Thursday.
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Hartford Taps Ritchey to Lead Retirement Plans
July 29, 2010Eleven-year veteran with the company begins new appointment immediately.
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Q&A with BofA Merrill's Michael Lynch
July 28, 2010Michael Lynch, head of execution services for the Americas at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, spoke about some of the issues concerning the markets and investors, as well as the future of electronic trading.
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U.S. Small Business Owners Confidence Crumbles
July 29, 2010In a sign that the economy has a long way to go, U.S. small business owners confidence hit its lowest point in 29 quarters, according to the latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, conducted in July.
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Janus Turns to Subsidiary to Co-manage New Balanced Fund
July 30, 2010Janus, a fund shop known for nurturing growth-fund talent, turned to its value-oriented subsidiary, Perkins Investment Management, to co-manage a new fund targeted to risk-averse retiring baby boomers.
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Envestnet Plans to Proceed With Caution After IPO
July 29, 2010Armed with capital from its initial public offering this week, Envestnet Inc.s top executive said the company doesnt have any dramatic acquisition plans on the horizon. Instead hed prefer to maintain its slow and steady approach.
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Black Diamond Lures Another Schwab Manager for Service Team
July 30, 2010Ma-Apfel joins a pair of recent big hires from major custodians.
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Costs of Reg Reform Crowd Big Banks' Radar Screens
July 30, 2010In their first presentations to analysts after the financial reform bill passed, some bank executives treated the landmark legislation like any other facet of business, sandwiching relevant cost estimates between the usual slides on capital ratios and credit losses.
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Citigroup Reaches $75 Million Settlement With SEC
July 30, 2010The Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday charged Citigroup with misleading investors about its exposure to subprime mortgage-related securities.
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Popularity of Web 2.0 Growing
July 30, 2010Insurers want to engage distribution network, drum up sales with technology.
Editor's Choice
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MainStay Investments' and On Wall Street's Third Annual Branch Manager of the Year Awards
This was a year of change for branch managers. During last year's financial crisis, many saw the ground shift under their feet. Some were transformed into producing branch managers. Others saw their jobs change due to the "complex" business model. Check out profiles of our top ten branch managers, coverage of the annual dinner, a slide show of the event and video interviews with some of the honorees.
Current Issue
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The August issue is now online!
The Wirehouse Way
While the lure of independence has traditionally been viewed as the ultimate siren song for many advisors, many in the industry are finding good reasons to stay with the big companies. And it's not all about the money.
Getting A Good Arbitrator
Our legal expert answers your questions.
Tough Career Paths
Changing jobs is harder than ever in this industry, but you're not the only one feeling the burden.
The New Tax Strategy Demands Multi-Year Planning
With two tax jumps coming in 2011 and 2013, it's time to examine what is in your control.
Wirehouses: Not Backing Down From the Fight
Banged up and bruised from the financial crisis, wirehouses are beginning to fight back
Coordinating Global Regulation
Senator who helped hammer out the reform bill says this is just the beginning.
Five Questions With Richard G. Ketchum
The Chairman and CEO of FINRA discusses financial reform and a single fiduciary standard.
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