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Yakuza, International Gang Members Banned From U.S. Markets
By Marlene Y. SatterThe godfather and deputy godfather of a Japanese yakuza and five members of another criminal group were banned from U.S. markets Thursday in an attempt to protect markets from disrupting activities and the use of illicit funds.
February 22, 2012
Muni Funds Record Fifth Straight Month of InflowsAs investors continue their desperate search for yield, municipal bond funds hit their fifth consecutive month of inflows, racking up more than $100 million in January, according to Boston-based Cerulli Associates.
February 22, 2012
A Sterling ReputationThe boys at Sterling Global Strategies started their independent firm in late 2008; yes, 2008.
February 21, 2012
U.S. Economy Shows Strength as Dow at 4-Year High Nears 13,000: Schwab’s AguilarU.S. economic improvement, housing market stability and strong corporate profits have contributed to the stock markets solid performance in 2012 as the Dow hits a four-year high.
February 20, 2012
Major Metals Regaining LusterIn the current environment, investors are likely to continue to favor hard assets, with gold standing out as key focus, experts say.
February 17, 2012
John Bogle on Taxes: Praise for Obama; Raise Capital GainsOften at odds with the modern fund industry he helped create, Bogles comments ran counter to vehement opposition from investment managers and trade organizations over raising taxes on dividends and capital gains.
February 16, 2012
The Landscape for the Facebook IPOWhen Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced earlier this month that the company was finally ready to have its much-awaited Initial Public Offering, the move was immediately hailed as the largest IPO in American history. But will it live up to the hype?
February 16, 2012
5 Regulatory Red Flags for Advisors Who Use Commodity ETFsA legal alert from the law firm Sutherland Asbill & Brennan lists the top issues that Gary Gensler's CFTC and the entire commodity ETF industry will need to address this year.