Despite some quibbles, Act For Financial Professionals is a customer relationship management system that is making many advisers' short lists.
Children with at least one parent holding a high school diploma are much less likely to be risk-averse than those whose parents have less formal education, researchers found in studying survey data from nearly 3,400 adults.
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.
While industry experts and broker-dealers are working to simplify variable annuity processing and cut down on paperwork electronically, software vendors are trying to help advisers easily compare products to comply with suitability requirements.
While target marketing usually means targeting a specific audience, sometimes a product target also can bring success.
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.
MBIA has pulled away from the Association of Financial Guaranty Insurers, saying it no longer shared the trade association’s views.
MISR Securities International of Egypt allegedly refused to pay the debit balance in its account.
J. Andrew Kalbaugh is replacing Mr. Dixon as chairman of Mutual Service as well as chairman and CEO of Associated Securities.
