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CFA Institute Board Names Margaret Franklin as New Chair
By Joyce HansonChartered financial analyst Margaret E. Franklin has been elected chair of the board of governors of CFA Institute. Franklin is president and CEO of Kinsale Private Wealth in Toronto.
August 31, 2010
More transparency in store for RIA repsThe North American Securities Administrators Association has enhanced its Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
August 27, 2010
Nasdaq OMX and DWS Investments Roll Out Volatility Target IndexThe Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. and DWS Investments, the U.S. retail unit of Deutsche Bank's global asset management division, have launched a new benchmark designed to provide exposure to the Nasdaq-100 Index in a risk-controlled manner.
August 24, 2010
MWA: Small Bank Annuity Sales DropCommissions from annuities sold in community banks fell to about $28 million in the first quarter, down 14% from the total recorded in the first quarter of 2009.
August 24, 2010
MWA: Small Bank Annuity Sales DropCommissions from annuities sold in community banks fell to about $28 million in the first quarter, down 14% from the total recorded in the first quarter of 2009.
August 12, 2010
Natixis Global Associates Rolls Out Managed Futures Mutual FundNatixis Global Associates added another alternative investment fund to its product lineup on Monday, August 9, with the launch of a managed futures mutual fund.
August 12, 2010
Natixis Global Rolls Out Managed Futures Mutual FundNatixis Global Associates added another alternative investment fund to its product lineup on Monday, August 9, with the launch of a managed futures mutual fund.
August 09, 2010
Mercer Launches New Research Series on Equity and Bond MarketsTwo new series of "Perspectives" have been launched by consulting firm Mercer, one issued by its equity boutique and the other by its bond boutique.