Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
10 Ex-Deutsche Bank, Barclays Traders Charged in Euribor Probe
By Suzi RingHigh-profile trader Christian Bittar is among those accused of conspiracy to manipulate the benchmark.
November 12, 2015
Stock Jocks Get Their Knocks at BDsThe number of transactional representatives will shrink further as their risk versus reward to BDs no longer supports their businessand compliancemodels, Jon Henschen writes.
November 11, 2015
Gundlach: 6 Reasons Fed Shouldn’t Raise Rates in DecemberOnce the Fed starts raising rates, the world changes, the DoubleLine bond guru says.
November 11, 2015
The new "gig" deal for financial repsFreelancers and contract workers are more likely than ever to end up on your list of clients and prospects.
November 10, 2015
About That Roth Conversion Cure: Watch the Side EffectClients may understand the tax benefits of a Roth conversion, but not how the resulting higher income can lead to an increase in Medicare premiums.
November 10, 2015
10 Most Tax-Friendly States for RetirementMaking retirement savings last may be easier in these 10 tax-friendly states, according to Kiplinger.
November 10, 2015
Thiam sees threat of ‘traumatic’ event as rate hike loomsIts quite likely that interest rates will rise and there will be impacts in the real economy, the real world," said Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam.
November 10, 2015
Thiam sees threat of ‘traumatic’ event as rate hike loomsIts quite likely that interest rates will rise and there will be impacts in the real economy, the real world," said Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam.