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DOL, SEC Fee Scrutiny Sparks Shift to Passive Investing
By Melanie WaddellUse of passively managed funds and ETFs at indie BDs and wirehouses will continue to accelerate, says Broadridge.
July 26, 2016
State Street to Pay $382M Over Hidden Markups in Foreign Currency TradesState Street set prices driven by predetermined markups and made no effort to obtain the best prices for clients, regulators say.
July 26, 2016
Asset Managers Gobble Up Smart Beta FirmsThese acquisitions provide another revenue source for acquiring asset managers, and their growing popularity could ultimately result in lower fees.
July 25, 2016
ETF Assets Set Records in JuneFixed income exchange-traded funds and products led asset gathering in first half, according to ETFGI.
July 22, 2016
This Bull Market Is Powered By Your Indifference: Barry RitholtzThe bull market really began in 2013... By that measure, this bull market is only three years old and could easily have a long way to go.
July 22, 2016
How to Save Retired Clients Thousands in Medicare CostsWealthier clients can save tens of thousands of dollars in Medicare premiums by using savings vehicles that the government doesn't consider in its income calculations.
July 22, 2016
Enforcement: Raymond James Fined $1.45M in Vermont Immigrant Visa CaseIn another action, the New Jersey Bureau of Securities revoked a broker's registration after it found that he manipulated bond trades.
July 20, 2016
PIMCO Names Man Group’s Chief Emmanuel Roman as Its New CEORoman to replace Douglas Hodge, who succeeded Mohamed El-Erian in 2014, as asset manager moves to diversify beyond fixed income focus.