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Columbia-RiverSource to Streamline 62 Funds
By Janet LevauxThe proposed mergers are part of Ameriprise's acquisition of the asset management business, which has about $330 billion in AUM.
August 06, 2010
Allianz SE Loses Profits, as PIMCO Helps Unit Double EarningsThe European insurer's North American life insurance unit says premiums were "ahead of expectations."
August 06, 2010
Allianz SE Loses Profits as PIMCO Helps Unit Double EarningsAllianz SE (AZSEY), Europe's largest insurer, said its second-quarter profits fell nearly 50%, largely due to the sale of shares in Industrial & Commercial Bank of China and a write-down in its investment in Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.
August 05, 2010
Calamos Boosts Earnings on Higher Average AssetsThe company says net outflows from Calamos' SMA accounts were in line with expectations; in the first quarter, the fund manager increased account minimums for convertible-based strategies.
August 04, 2010
Do-It-Yourself Investing: Opportunity Beckons in Online Brokerage IndustryActive investors and active traders are expected to account for more than 40% of the U.S. investor market by 2012, according to a new report released by Celent on Wednesday, August 4.
August 04, 2010
Do It Yourself Investing: Opportunity Beckons in Online Brokerage IndustryActive investors and active traders are expected to account for more than 40% of the U.S. investor market by 2012, according to a new report released by Celent on Wednesday, August 4.
August 02, 2010
Principal Financial Q2 Earnings DisappointDespite remaining in the black during the economic downturn, Principal Financial Group, Inc. reported disappointing second quarter earnings on Monday, August 2.
August 02, 2010
Principal Financial Q2 Earnings disappointDespite remaining in the black during the economic downturn, Principal Financial Group, Inc. reported disappointing second quarter earnings on Monday, August 2.