A trade group's study says tough competition between fund managers is driving fees down — but investors still may not be getting a good deal. Compare your fees to the averages.
Appeals court reinstates arbitration panel's ruling that had been vacated by lower court.
New taxes on foreign bank accounts and investments aim to limit tax evasion, but at what cost?
Regulator emphasizes need for investors to clearly understand products' risks as they search for higher yields.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The (awesome) value of Twitter. Plus: J.D. Power's annual survey of advisers' job satisfaction, mid-year stock review, yes, ETF cost matters, bringing back volatility, and a car maker returns.
On Friday's menu: Inflation without wage growth: Cause for concern? Plus: The Fed has painted itself into a corner, consumer stocks are likely to take a hit, bracing for Treasury yield volatility, silver outshines gold in June, and how to live to be 100.
On Wednesday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: The Fed dons rose-colored glasses. Plus: Junk bond yields get scary low, commodity hedge funds fall out of favor, what you need to know about stock buyback ETFs, and the inequality mob is driving the rich to hoard cash
Custodian's “Lending Ball” tech tool finds matches for securities lending.
Eric Cantor's demise will increase partisan tension in Washington; for investment advisers, whose issues are usually ignored by lawmakers who don't understand their industry, it makes pushing their agenda even more difficult.
New annuities offer uncapped exposure to equities plus downside protection. "It's been a game changer," one exec says.
Financial advisers often ask me how they can persuade their clients to delay collecting Social Security benefits.
Smarsh survey finds 88% of firms issue mobile devices to employees who use them to IM, text and tweet.
'Near ubiquitous' social-media use drives growth in a nascent market, research firm reports
Nuveen's Robert Doll analyzes the market's pullback, says the next few days are critical and provides his longer-term perspective.
CIO Chris Randazzo says 3D has 'turned the corner,' while upgrade continues
Risk management, asset allocation features appeal to younger investors, study finds.
U.S. authorities in Puerto Rico investigating allegations over advice to borrow money to make investments.
With low interest rates providing few fixed-income investment options, broker-dealers see these as a good choice for clients, with more growth potential than CDs.
The new addition is aimed at bolstering the firm's resources to help advisers with retirement income strategies/