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Cerulli's Opportunity Index Compares Managed Account Sponsors
By Michael S. FischerAn "opportunity index" to help asset managers focus their distribution efforts is part of Cerulli Associates' new study, "Managed Accounts: Asset Manager Distribution Roadmap," the firm announced on Friday, August 13.
August 20, 2010
Genworth Study: Advisors Need Proactive Marketing StrategiesA Genworth Financial and Quantuvis Consulting study found advisors are sorely lacking in marketing skills. Fewer than one-third of advisors surveyed said they have a marketing plan. Of those, most aren't fully implementing their plan.
August 20, 2010
Fund Managers Still Cautious, Though Less BearishBank of America-Merrill Lynch survey finds that fund managers do not expect much growth; however, most don't believe we'll experience a douple-dip recession either.
August 20, 2010
Four Funds for Natural-Resource InvestingThe recent spike in the price of wheat was a reminder that commodities like foodstuffs offer profit potential for investors. Several top advisors outline the funds they use to invest in this sector.
August 19, 2010
AFLAC: What If the Raters Bail Out?A life insurer is asking the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to help it deal with shifts in the credit rating agency industry.
August 19, 2010
AFLAC: What If the Raters Bail Out?A life insurer is asking the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to help it deal with shifts in the credit rating agency industry.
August 19, 2010
Stocks Drop on Higher Jobless Claims, Lower Philly ManufacturingTroubling U.S. jobless claims figures and a lackluster manufacturing report out of the Philadelphia area drove the equities markets lower and Treasury prices higher as investors ran for cover in thin trading Thursday, August 19.
August 18, 2010
Vanguard's New Target Date Fund Takes Aim at Gen Y'ersGen Y investors will be able to take advantage of Vanguard's latest offering, the Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund.