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Howard Capital Management (HCM) and Folio Institutional have made an arrangement to enable Folio-affiliated advisers and their clients to use HCM’s retirement plan analysis tool.  

WisdomTree is introducing the WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund (WDTI).

Everence Capital Management launched the MMA Praxis International Index Fund (MPLAX for Class A Shares, MPLIX for Class I Shares).

Henderson Global Investors launched the Henderson Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund (HEMAX, HEMCX, HEMIX).

ProShares, a provider of alternative exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has launched what its says are the first "Volatility ETFs."

Western & Southern Financial Group’s member companies have introduced VAROOM -- Variable Annuity for Roll Over Only Money.

The TCW Group, Inc. announced the availability of the TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund.

Van Eck Global has launched a new index-based, open-end mutual fund, the Van Eck CM Commodity Index Fund (tickers: CMCAX, COMIX, CMCYX).

Northern Trust has added functionality to its Trade Order Entry platform that it says will help automate private market investments and global funds.

On January 3, 2011, the Fairholme Allocation Fund will be open to investors.  

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has created the site for people turning 65 years old who want more information about benefits for which they are now eligible.

401(k) Rekon is introducing a rewards program for plan providers who host educational seminars for plan advisers.  

A white paper summarizing the results of The Hartford’s fifth annual college savings survey is now available to advisers. 

Dow Jones Indexes has introduced a country classification system that will apply to all countries covered in its major index families.

Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC has released a new study, “Creating Growth: The Rewards and Challenges of the Multi-Location Model.”

Bandon Capital Management, LLC, plans to launch its first mutual fund, the Bandon Isolated Alpha Fixed Income Fund (ticker: BANIX)

Ascensus, a retirement plan solutions provider for broker/dealers and RIAs, announced enhancements to its retirement platform that it says “simplify retirement plan management.”

Northern Trust upgraded its suite of risk tools by integrating BarraOne to strengthen predictive risk analytics and reporting across asset classes, including derivatives.

Ashmore Investment Management Limited., an investment manager specializing in emerging markets, says that regulatory approvals have been obtained to offer five mutual funds to the U.S. markets.

linkedFA, a social networking/media site that enables financial advisers to be active on the Internet and stick to compliance guidelines, has made upgrades to its Web site.