Unintended consequence of applying fiduciary standard could whack self-directed retirement accounts; DOL went 'a little bit too far'
An SEC rule proposal that would raise the net-worth thresholds at which advisers would be allowed to charge performance-based fees would likely cut into the bottom lines of smaller hedge funds, private-equity firms and some registered investment advisers
Claim Barriger misused fund's assets and issued false statements about returns
Large institutional traders around the world are concerned about the impact that high-frequency trading has on the equity markets, according to a new survey of traders at 630 institutional asset management firms.
More than three-quarters of retail advisers say they have put clients into nontraditional assets; 'huge opportunity'
Celebration over terrorist's death turning to concern about attacks by al-Qaeda cells
Financial advisers play an increasingly important role in helping wealthy clients get the most bang for their philanthropic bucks
Financial advisers who are looking to attract younger clients had better sharpen their tweeting skills.
Greater certainty around taxes spurs increased donations to donor-advised funds
The tax deal reached in December by congressional leaders and the Obama administration is fueling a boost in donations into donor-advised funds.
