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Top 10 Most Competitive Countries: World Economic Forum Rankings
By John SullivanThe land of perpetual neutrality tops the overall rankings in "The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011," released Thursday, September 9, by the World Economic Forum ahead of its Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2010 in Tianjin, China.
September 08, 2010
Investment Performance Committee Seeks Comment on Standards RevisionsThe GIPS Executive Committee has just released three revised guidance statements--on real estate, private equity and verification--and is seeking comment on the proposed revisions, which are expected to go into effect on January 1, 2011.
September 08, 2010
Goldman Sachs, Incapital Partner to Offer Municipals to Small InvestorsIn a deal announced Wednesday, September 8, Goldman Sachs and Incapital have joined forces to offer sales of municipal bonds to the man in the street, not the man on the Street.
September 08, 2010
Vanguard Introduces Web Comparison Service for AnnuitiesVanguard announced Wednesday, September 8, that it has launched a new Web comparison service for individuals that allows them to compare income annuities from a number of insurance companies.
September 08, 2010
Advisors Asset Management to Distribute WisdomTree ETFsAdvisors Asset Management, Inc. announced Wednesday, September 8, it would market and distribute WisdomTree exchange-traded funds in the independent broker-dealer channel.
September 08, 2010
Fed's Beige Book Confirms Slower GrowthBeige Book results, technically known as "Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District," released Wednesday, September 8, confirm slower economic growth on balance.
September 08, 2010
Safety-Seeking Americans Wary of Annuities, Stock MarketThe constant drumbeat of bad financial news has taken its toll on Americans in more ways than one, according to a survey released Wednesday, September 8, by Allianz Life Insurance Company of America
September 08, 2010
Obama Calls for End of Bush Income, Cap Gains, Dividend Tax Cuts; Assails GOPIn an effort to give voters confidence in a Democrat-led Congress, President Barack Obama drove home his party's support of the middle class and small business Wednesday, September 8.