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S&P Launches Dynamic VEQTOR X Index
Standard & Poor's has launched the S&P 500 Dynamic VEQTOR X Index, a companion strategy index to the S&P 500 Dynamic VEQTOR Index which was launched last November.
Perspective: How to Drive Retirement Plan Participation at Small Businesses
Strategies to increase participation rates and build your business.
J.P. Morgan Announces New Long/Short Fund
J.P. Morgan Funds has launched a new equities mutual fund, the JP Morgan Research Equity Long/Short Fund.
NAIRPA Comments on SEC Target-Date Fund Proposal
In a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Association of Independent Retirement Plan Advisors (NAIRPA) calls for “focused disclosure” of target-date funds and said that...
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Fall 2010 Roundtable Conference
BlackRock, Inc. released research findings on financial advisers' perceptions of and impact from the May 6th market event known as the “Flash Crash.”
Transamerica Teams with AllianceBernstein to Launch Dynamic Allocation Fund
Transamerica Asset Management Group says it will offer the Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP fund.
Funds See $25B in July Flows
Driven by ongoing demand for bond funds, U.S. mutual fund investors added about $25 billion in net new cash to U.S. stock and bond mutual funds in July...
New PIMCO Fund Uses Credit Suisse Commodity Benchmark
The Credit Suisse Commodity Benchmark (CSCB) has been designated as the benchmark for a new U.S. mutual fund launched by PIMCO.
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Behavior Modification
Behavioral finance applies to employers, too. Four decisions they have trouble making, and how you can help.
July Brings ‘Modest’ Pension Funding Recovery
After nearing record deficits at the end of June, U.S. pension plan funded positions have recovered modestly during July thanks mostly to rising equity markets, according to Mercer.
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