Alternative Investments
The latest news and developments about alternative investments and how they can help boost portfolio performance and reduce risk
Alternative Investments Increase in Pension Plans
By Danielle AndrusNearly two-thirds of pension plans utilize alternative investments, a Sept. 13 SEI Quick Poll found, and their use is increasing.
September 19, 2010
Tax-deferral and financing program available for real estate and private businessesLeawood, Kan.-based Creative Marketing Intl Corp. and CrailHuntly, LLC, are partnering to nationally market CrailHuntly's 453 Commercial Loan ProgramTM, an integrated buyer-financing and seller tax-deferral program.
September 19, 2010
Four tips for creating better-trained salespeopleMost salespeople are below or just at their quota because they are not trained on selling skills. This is a hot debate when I go into Fortune 500 companies and tell them their training sucks, or there is a lack of training.
September 17, 2010
Deloitte Hosts Global Regulatory Impact WebinarAdvisors wondering about the impact that global regulation may have on their businesses, and whether they will need to register as private fund advisors, were the focus of a webinarheld on Friday by consulting firm Deloitte & Touche LLP.
September 17, 2010
MFS Adds New 2050 Target Date Mutual Fund to LineMFS has added to its Lifetime target date mutual fund series with a new entry: the MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund (MFFSX).
September 17, 2010
Gold, Silver Futures Hitting New HighsKey gold and silver ETFs (like GLD and SLV) though, traded slightly lower Friday on above-average volume.
September 16, 2010
American Equity Announces Note OfferingAn indexed annuity player will be offering $150 million in debt securities.
September 16, 2010
Six tips to keep your direct mail out of the trashWith direct mail costs on the rise, businesses need to be sure their messages are noticed, and they're reaching the right contacts. Check out these tips from Greg Brown, marketing director of Melissa Data.