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Survey Finds "Flash Crash" Caused by Issues Related to Market Structure
BlackRock, Inc. released research findings on financial advisers' perceptions of and impact from the May 6th market event known as the “Flash Crash.”
Participants at Non-Profits Seeking Portfolio Mix Guidance
The number of participants in Fidelity Investments’-administered plans at tax-exempt organizations who sought in-person or phone guidance rose 12% in the first five months of 2010 over last...
Natixis Global Associates Launches New Managed Futures Mutual Fund
Nataxis Global Associates has unveiled Natixis ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund (AMFAX) to be managed by AlphaSimplex Group (ASG).
Less Active Investors Seeking Help
Fidelity Investments has released research data that finds varying investor reaction and behavior to the ongoing market volatility.
Putnam New Hire to Drive New Generation of Investment Products
Putnam Investments has hired a recognized academic to help drive development of a new generation of investment products aimed at mitigating investment risk factors.
Perspective: How to Encourage Small Businesses to Not Eliminate Their Retirement Plan
Despite the market's volatility, company-sponsored plans remain a valuable tool
Strategic Insight Sees More Growth for Bond and Alternative Investments
U.S. investors put $176 billion into stock and bond mutual funds (excluding ETFs) in the first half of 2010, according to Strategic Insight (SI), an Asset International company.
Russell Launches Enhanced Asset Allocation Capability for Advisers
Russell Investments has announced a new offering that "provides advisers with a next-generation tool that responds to current market conditions while still providing long-term risk management."
Institutional Investment Managers Lower Growth Expectations
Institutional investment managers have moderated their expectations for global growth in the face of European debt concerns, according to a quarterly survey conducted by Northern Trust Global Advisors...
Russell Launches Multi-Manager Commodity Strategies Fund
Russell Investments has launched what it says is the first U.S. multi-manager mutual fund with a specific commodities mandate.
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The Efficient Frontier
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Widening the Target
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Reconstitution of Russell Global Index Completed
Russell Investments has completed the annual realignment of the Russell Global Index and added 1,190 stocks to the equity benchmark.
House Passes “Doc Fix” Bill With Pension Relief
The House of Representatives has, by a margin of 417-to-1, passed a bill containing pension relief.
May Net Fund Outflow Slowed
Despite the return of extreme volatility to financial markets, U.S. mutual fund investors withdrew a net of roughly $7 billion from stock and bond mutual funds in...