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Schwab Reaches Tentative Deal on Class Action Settlement—Again
By John SullivanA class action suit brought by plaintiffs' attorneys against Charles Schwab & Co. over the investment giant's YieldPlus Fund appears to be settled.
November 16, 2010
Millionaires Have Remained in the Market: U.S. Bank SurveyMost U.S. millionaire investors have stayed in the market despite the recession, a fragile recovery and continued market volatility, according to a survey released Monday by U.S. Bank.
November 14, 2010
A Good Hedge Beats LeverageThe Dow took a 2.2% haircut this past week. Since stocks on average generate returns of 6.5% above the rate of inflation per year, and...
November 10, 2010
Peng Chen Promoted to Head Morningstar’s Investment Management OperationsPeng Chen, the Ibbotson Associates president, was named Wednesday to the new post of president of the Chicago-based company's Investment Management division.
November 05, 2010
Feds Say Man Misled InvestorsFederal officials have accused an Illinois man of misusing money that was supposed to be invested in a life settlement fund and other investment funds.
November 02, 2010
Taking Barclay’s HNW Financial Personality TestWhat it's like to complete the Barclay's Wealth assessment and emerge as a nervous Nellie client
November 01, 2010
The Price to Pay for Ibbotson’s Illiquidity PremiumRegular readers of this column frequently inquire as to which alternative asset classes or investment strategies may have risk-return characteristics similar to direct investments in startups.
November 01, 2010
Managing Problem ClientsAdvisors are a unique breed! In addition to their core competencies, they also often need to be economists, communicators, educators, therapists and magicians in order...