State and local governments not nearly out of the woods, analyst says
Data shows investment managers embracing passive funds with a passion; low fees a big draw
Returns for top-rated tax-exempt paper on a par with Treasuries; lower-rated debt the better bet, say experts
First time flagship fund records net redemptions since 1993; performance trailed 69% of peers
In a surprise move this spring, Ron Carson, LPL's biggest rep, announced plans to launch his own B-D and end his relationship with the company and its nearly 13,000 reps and advisers. But a funny thing happened on the way to divorcing 'em.
A new survey shows advisers have one overwhelming worry for 2012. And surprisingly, it has nothing to do with client retention or the mysteries of social media. | <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20111228&Category=FREE&ArtNo=122809999&Ref=PH>The best-performing mutual fund families this year &raquo;</a>
'Rising stars' in developing nations should stay ahead of inflation by passing price hikes on to consumers
Morningstar tabs managers at Sequoia Fund, Janus Overseas and Templeton Global Bond for 'exceptional performance' in 2010
Tenth straight quarter for negative flows; profit off 46 percent as well
Pimco manager's performance dragged down by bank debt; Doubline big bailed early on
