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Natixis Global Associates Rolls Out Managed Futures Mutual Fund
By Michael S. FischerNatixis 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
ING Posts $1.7 billion Q2 ProfitAmsterdam-based ING on Wednesday, August 11, released second-quarter earnings, posting a $1.7 billion net profit for the company, beating analyst estimates of $878 million.
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.
August 09, 2010
Eisner Survey Finds Private Equity Activity Is Picking UpA survey of private equity executives released by Eisner LLP on Friday, August 6, suggests that market activity is improving.
August 09, 2010
EBSA, Treasury to Hold Lifetime Income HearingThe U. S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and the Department of the Treasury plan to hold a joint public hearing on September 14
August 09, 2010
Morningstar Study Says High Fees Are Bad for Investment PerformanceA Morningstar study of the impact of mutual fund fees shows that lower-expense funds outperform higher-expense funds--and expenses are a better predictor of future returns than Morningstar's own star rating.
August 09, 2010
High Fees Are Bad for Investment PerformanceMorningstar has just released a study of the impact of mutual fund expenses on fund performance.
August 06, 2010
CFP Launches "25 Tips Over 25 Weeks" Consumer Financial Planning InitiativeThe Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards is commemorating its 25th anniversary with a "25 tips over 25 weeks" consumer advocacy program.