Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
What Makes a Nonbank SIFI? GOP Lawmakers Demand Answers
By Melanie WaddellBoth FSB and FSOC appear to take a we-know-it-when-we-see-it approach to identifying systemically risky firms, the House Republicans say in a letter.
May 08, 2014
Uncertainty hurts Unum disability resultsRates are low -- and seem likely to rise. Cash has been a burdensome king.
May 08, 2014
Why your clients fire youIt's nearly always about not meeting a client's expectations, but how do you know what they are?
May 08, 2014
China’s Economy ‘Not Going Over a Cliff,’ JPMorgan SaysIts GDP growth is slowing to 7.5% from a 10-year average of 9.9%, according to a JPMorgan portfolio manager.
May 08, 2014
Motif Launches Products to Help Advisors Compete With Robo-AdvisorsA robo-advisor is a robo-allocator, they dont really give advice," says Motif's Hardeep Walia.
May 07, 2014
Sponsored Video: Finding Value in Income After the "Great Rotation"In this video by Aberdeen, Senior Portfolio Managers answer the question, "How can investors still find value in fixed income when many have spoken of "the great rotation" from fixed income into equities?"
May 07, 2014
Gundlach: Golden Age of Housing Is OverCEO Jeffrey Gundlach of DoubleLine says the fundamentals of the housing market are weak and that the recession has scarred a generation of home buyers.
May 07, 2014
Top 10 Richest Prep Schools for 2014: Biggest EndowmentsThe Andovers and Exeters of the world use huge funds to pay for operations and tuition.