Fixed Income
News and analysis of fixed income markets including the key factors affecting performance such as interest rates, Federal Reserve policy and the state of the economy.
SEC Fines 14 Firms for Muni Bond Violations
By Melanie WaddellBarclays, Janney Montgomery and Wells Fargo are among the firms fined.
February 01, 2016
Why Institutional Investors Are Embracing ETFsInstitutions surveyed by Greenwich Associates are using ETFs to gain market exposure and hedge investments.
February 01, 2016
A ‘Big Short’ Lesson About Bond LiquidityRisk analysis can benefit from tuning out the crowd.
February 01, 2016
How to Build a Family Office EnvironmentUBS's Ira Walker explains how he's remaking his service model.
February 01, 2016
How Annuities Will Be Transformed by DOL Fiduciary RuleAfter DOLs rule is adopted this year, advisors will face a very different world when designing or selling annuities.
February 01, 2016
3 tips for success when positioning a fixed immediate annuityA simple, straightforward annuity sale can help ensure your clients get the most bang for their buck and meet their investment goals.
February 01, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Northern Trust Adds Target Date-Like FundsA new twist on the target date fund plus a wellness marketplace for small and midsize companies.
January 29, 2016
Puerto Rico Electric Renews Debt Restructuring AgreementThe contract will be extended to Feb. 16 to enable the utility to cut its debt and create a new customer surcharge.