Top Portfolio Products: New ETFs From State Street and Direxion
By Marlene Y. SatterHedge your currency risk or double down on a leveraged sector stock bet? That's what some of this week's new portfolio products offer.
September 16, 2015
Eye on the regulatory regime in some far-flung placesThere is a constant push and pull worldwide to strike the right balance between protecting consumers and giving advisors the freedom to grow their practices.
September 15, 2015
Women Make Great Advisors — So Why Aren’t There More?When women look for a financial advisor 70% look for a woman. With that sort of demand why are only 30% of advisors women?
September 13, 2015
The Real Cost of Investment FeesPersonal Capital, an online advisory firm, just released a report showing how much money investors lose paying fees to financial institutions.
September 11, 2015
Can Old Wall Street Firm Re-Emerge as Boutique RIA?The team at C.J. Lawrence says it has the "DNA" to address high-net-worth investors.
September 09, 2015
SEC: ‘Financial Myth Buster’ Dawn Bennett Spun a Myth About Her Firm’s AssetsThe host of a radio show, "Financial Myth Busting With Dawn Bennett," and her firm are accused of inflating their AUM.
September 08, 2015
Why Now Is a Good Time to Remind Clients to Save for CollegeSeveral states are offering prize money this month to families who contribute to their in-state 529 plan.
September 07, 2015
Regulation a Bigger Threat to Advisors’ Business Than Market Crash: FSI SurveyCEOs of FSI member firms overwhelmingly agree that potential regulatory actions rank among the top concerns.