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INVESTING FIXED INCOME FEB 12, 2008
Buffett rides to rescue of bond insurers

Warren Buffett has made an offer to three large municipal bond insurers to reinsure $800 billion in municipal bonds.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 12, 2008
Goldman offers twist on life settlements

Goldman Sachs has created an index for investors seeking opportunity in longevity and mortality risk.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH FEB 11, 2008
Ameriprise requires advisers to attend technology boot camp

Ameriprise Financial Inc. is calling 10,000 of its financial advisers to its headquarters for technology training on a grand scale.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 11, 2008
Legg Mason, Citibank team to offer funds to Chinese investors

Legg Mason Inc. has partnered with Citibank (China) Co. Ltd. to launch mutual funds designed for retail investors in China.

INVESTING ETFS FEB 11, 2008
Competitive yields make muni ETFs attractive

Exchange traded funds that invest in municipal bonds are looking more attractive these days, thanks mostly to their competitive yields.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 11, 2008
Futures markets handicap winners of primaries

Speculators seem to know more than political pundits when it comes to predicting election outcomes.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 11, 2008
Hedge fund advice from an old sage

Because of the market volatility of recent days, determining which hedge funds will perform well is as difficult a task as it has ever been.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 11, 2008
Vanguard edges American as top mutual funds seller

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2008
Annuities gain ground in retirement market

Despite initial concerns about portability, cost and complexity, annuities in defined contribution plans are slowly gaining momentum, according to a new report.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 11, 2008
SEC mulls letting directors delegate some responsibilities

The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering allowing mutual fund directors to delegate some of their duties, but critics say such a move will weaken the ability of directors to act as investor watchdogs.