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LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 25, 2008
Ambac looks to banks for bail out

The process could come to a favorable conclusion for the bond insurer early this week.

By Bloomberg
ESG FEB 25, 2008
Ignoring risk of climate change could put companies in hot water

After a sputtering start, the green revolution appears to be steadily making its way into corporate boardrooms.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES FEB 25, 2008
Financial advisers hope to tap timber market for growth

At a time when recession fears are rattling the stock market, some financial advisers are looking to trees for growth.

By Bloomberg
ETFS FEB 25, 2008
Vanguard lowers fees on five ETFs as it chases Barclays

The Vanguard Group Inc. has slashed costs on five more exchange traded funds in its latest effort to play catch-up with Barclays Global Advisors.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2008
Fees push managed accounts off 401(k) default lists

Managed accounts aren't popular default options in 401(k) plans, because fees are too high for plan executives to justify, leaving them concerned about fulfilling their fiduciary responsibility, experts say.

By Bloomberg
ETFS FEB 25, 2008
Revenue weighting is the latest wrinkle in ETFs

RevenueShares Investor Services LLC became the latest firm to enter the exchange traded fund market Friday, launching three ETFs based on indexes weighted by the amount of company revenue.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES FEB 25, 2008
Hedge funds go prime time

Morningstar Inc.'s recent launch of a star-rating system for hedge funds is the ultimate move into the mainstream for an asset class that has long thrived as an exclusive alternative investment.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 25, 2008
Manager defends conservative approach

Some people might describe the American Beacon International Equity Fund (AAIPX) as an international fund for the faint of heart because it doesn't expose investors to far-off and exotic markets.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 25, 2008
Putnam's woes are continuing

As it presses to improve profitability, Putnam Investments may also have to contend with even more upheaval among its mutual fund managers.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 25, 2008
'Failed' auctions spell opportunity, experts say

Closed-end mutual funds caught in "failed" preferred-securities auctions are making investors nervous, but industry experts and advisers say there are opportunities for those who look beyond the current turbulence.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 22, 2008
MBIA breaks ties with trade association

MBIA has pulled away from the Association of Financial Guaranty Insurers, saying it no longer shared the trade association’s views.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES FEB 22, 2008
Hedge funds falter in January

The composite Eurekahedge Hedge Fund Index fell 3.1% in January, the worst performance since the company began keeping data in January 2000.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES FEB 22, 2008
D.B. Zwirn to shutter two hedge funds

The firm was “the unfortunate victim of misconduct by certain former employees,” according to a client letter.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 21, 2008
MBIA blasts Ackerman's bond insurer plan

The New York State Insurance Department also reproached the plan, arguing that it would be “bad for the banks.”

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES FEB 21, 2008
Clinton takes swipes at hedge funds

At campaign stops, Sen. Hillary Clinton argued that hedge fund executives shouldn't be immune from certain taxes.

By Bloomberg
ETFS FEB 21, 2008
ETFs fuel managed account growth

Assets in managed accounts grew by 20.1% last year, hitting $1.49 trillion, according to the Money Management Institute.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 20, 2008
Report: Buffett slammed for bailout plans

Warren Buffett faced is facing criticism after Moody’s Investors Service — in which he is the largest stakeholder —told bond insurers to accept a bailout.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME FEB 19, 2008
Study: Lax standards caused mortgage woes

Academics pin the mortgage crisis on lenient lending criteria.

By Bloomberg
FIXED INCOME FEB 19, 2008
MBIA replaces CEO

Leadership change reflects problems at the company due to subprime mortgages.

By Bloomberg
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 19, 2008
Natixis Global acquires Gateway Investments

Cincinnati-based Gateway will retain its name and portfolio managers.

By Bloomberg