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By John SullivanHow do boomers view themselves? And how do others view the generation, as selfish or selfless? The answer might clue advisors into their plans for...
July 30, 2009
OECD: Regulation should focus on financial literacyAs the financial world gets itself in a tizzy about Rule 151A, and the subsequent decision to remand said rule, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development released a report saying imposing stiffer rules on banks is insufficient to
July 30, 2009
The president's fun with numbersWhen all else fails - drink. Seems to be the overriding lesson from the president's upcoming beer summit. A frosty lager makes everything all right....
July 29, 2009
Readers spot holes in Court decisionLast week we reported that the U.S. Court of Appeals had remanded Rule 151A, sending it back to the SEC for further analysis and investigation. Since that time, we've heard from many of you, voicing your thoughts on this decision. Below,
July 29, 2009
Measuring Full-Service Firms, AdvisorsThe latest J.D. Power and Associates study finds that investors are citing satisfaction with their advisor as the top factor in their overall investment experience.
July 29, 2009
Readers spot holes in Court decisionLast week we reported that the U.S. Court of Appeals had remanded Rule 151A, sending it back to the SEC for further analysis and investigation. Since that time, we've heard from many of you, voicing your thoughts on this decision. Below,
July 29, 2009
Putnam to lower fees in pricing warPutnam Investments has announced proposals to reduce management fees on retail mutual funds and to introduce performance-based fees on other funds. The move is an...
July 29, 2009
Free web content coming to an end? Don't hold your breathBarry Diller, chairman and CEO of IAC/InterActiveCorp, created a stir last Friday when he said Web users will have to pay for what they watch and use. Diller said, "It is not free and it is not going to be."
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