ETF Growth Continues, With Advisors Using ETFs to Help Clients Invest Globally
By Marc Zeitoun, CFAAccording to the latest Rydex|SGI AdvisorBenchmaking report, fees (47%) and specific benchmark exposure (44%) were the most commonly cited reasons for using ETFs in 2011.
January 09, 2012
The Costs of FINRA Oversight of RIAs: Running the SRO NumbersAt last, credible information on the costs of having an SROor notto oversee advisors, and what each scenario would cost RIAs in dollars and cents.
January 06, 2012
Jan. 18 Webinar to Focus on Key Issues, Strategies for Advisors in TransitionUnique data, insights and strategies for advisors considering a change to be addressed in latest AdvisorOne web seminar.
January 05, 2012
Private Equity Firms Snapping Up IBDsThese are tough times for the independent broker-dealer space. Pacific Wests announcement in early December that it was discontinuing operations was the latest in a string of similar announcement from small to medium size firms.
January 03, 2012
LPL Financial to Acquire Alternative Investment Firm FortigentFortigent will continue to operate autonomously from its Rockville, Md., headquarters and its existing management team will remain in place, reporting directly to Robert Moore, LPL Financial's CFO.
January 03, 2012
Advisor Confidence Index Fell in December on Europe WoesThe Advisor Confidence Index, compiled by Rydex|SGI Advisor Benchmarking, fell slightly in December 2011 to close at 99.31, down from 100.33 in November.
January 02, 2012
Former SEC Exam Chief Walsh: SEC Whistleblower Program 'Showing Traction'The former chief counsel at the SEC's exam division, John Walsh, has formed a Whistleblower Response Team with several of his colleagues to help firms develop whistleblower response programs as the SECs 'initiative is beginning to show traction.'
December 22, 2011
Eight Hanukkah Wishes for AdvisorsHere are eight wishes for advisors heading into the New Year.