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The Wages of Sin
By Staff WriterFor investors looking for mutual fund investments that reflect their social values there are hundreds of socially responsible investment (SRI) choices available, not to mention...
December 01, 2007
Fidelity Plans 'WealthCentral'Fidelity Investments says it is developing an online wealth- management platform that integrates registered investment advisors' critical operational systems, including portfolio management, customer relationship management...
December 01, 2007
PowerShares Debuts Bond FundsPowerShares Capital Management has expanded its family of fixed-income exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The company has listed five new funds, including an emerging markets fund as well...
December 01, 2007
Lord Abbett's New SharesLord, Abbett & Company has introduced three new share classes for several of its mutual funds: F, R2 and R3. Also, the firm has reclassified...
December 01, 2007
Industry's Focus: Retirement IncomeMutual funds and the organizations that sell them continue to introduce a variety of retirement-income products to position themselves for further market opportunities. And it's...
November 30, 2007
SEC Seeks Input on Short-Form ProspectusThe Securities and Exchange Commission has published a prototype "summary prospectus" for mutual funds, and has asked for public comment from investors. The proposed streamlined prospectus would let investors quickly learn key information about a mutual fund
November 30, 2007
IFEBP Finds Widespread Adoption Of Target-Date FundsAbout 45% of defined contribution plans may already be offering "target date" funds, or funds designed for employees who expect to retire around certain designated ...